Bicycle Trips and Eco Tours

Bicycle Trips and  Eco Tours

Eco tours have become very popular these days. The number of people going for eco tours is increasing day by day. An eco tour includes visit to some natural places (i.e. places in nature) and observing or enjoying the environment there. In the same way a bicycle trip also is one of the most popular activities today; most of the eco tours today feature bicycle trips.

Generally, eco tours consist of visit to a place and exploring different parts and regions of that place. For visiting such places people usually first reach the destination through some mechanized mode of transport like car, bus, etc. Then after reaching the place, they start exploring it by walking.

However, when we say eco tour it is better that everything involved in it is natural. Therefore, combining bicycle trips and eco tours is a very good idea. The bicycle is a natural mode of transport and therefore using it is in accordance with the basic aim of eco tourism.

Moreover, bicycles can be used for exploring place instead of walking. The bicycles are light in weight and they are mechanically operated, therefore we can take them to uneven terrains as well. That is why relation of bicycle trips and eco tours is important. The benefits of using bicycle instead of walking in eco tours are:

* It is a natural and efficient mode of transport.
* Paddling a bicycle instead of walking is much more convenient and healthy – for you and the environment (it takes and emits no fuel).
* It is less tiring and faster as well. 
* Maximum area can be observed by riding a bicycle which is more comfortably.

A bicycle trip does not always refer to an adventure sport. If you want adventure, you can choose a rough and uneven terrain for your trip. However if you do not want this you can choose a places which are easy to access and have good and smooth routes for that purpose. There are a number of such places where you can ride the bike very comfortably and enjoy nature to its full.

Bicycle trips especially for the purpose of eco tourism are also arranged in almost every part of the country.  Some environmental organizations, local organization or clubs arrange these trips. Many people also plan such trips with their friends or family.

During a bicycle trip, you may have to paddle your way up to the final destination. Therefore, generally, destinations selected for such bicycle trips and eco tours are not far from the hometowns. They are short trips, generally of 1 or 2 days. However, some longer trips are undertaken as well, which include a number of halts all the way.

Bicycle trips and eco tours have some advantages; as use of bicycles saves money. Moreover, biking provides a very good exercise to the entire body. People with health problems like blood pressure will fear to take bicycle trips and eco tours. However if the trips are properly planned these problems never arise. Therefore, it is a very good option for spending a holiday or just for refreshing mind and body.