| If you want a truly unique family vacation, then | | | | For one thing, these are not short adventures. If |
| an Eco Vacation is just what you may be looking | | | | you think you are just taking off for the |
| for. Focusing more on native environments, and | | | | weekend, think again. Many of these are 7 days |
| keeping as eco friendly as possible, these trips can | | | | long, some 10 or more, depending on the type of |
| bring you and your whole family up close and | | | | trip. Two, they are not cheap either. Even local |
| personal with some of Natures most majestic, | | | | vacations, in the United States, start at around |
| and in some cases extremely endangered species. | | | | $3,000 for adults, and $2,000 for children. |
| Guides can take you to pet a real gray whale, or | | | | However, you do have all of your lodging, meals |
| sit among a group of gorillas, as well as many | | | | and activities covered, as well as experienced |
| others. | | | | guides for safety. |
| Not only are there many local destinations, like | | | | Another thing to consider is that because these |
| Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks, but you | | | | are long, and adventurous, they may not be right |
| can find destinations all over the world. There are | | | | for some families. Older family members, or even |
| Amazon Rainforest spots, real African safari trips, | | | | little kids may not be able to deal with all of the |
| and even a trip to the Galapagos Islands, just to | | | | physical activity that may be involved, or the |
| name a few. While these are family oriented, | | | | inclement weather conditions, like tours to the sub |
| there are a few things you should take into | | | | arctic in northern Canada. |
| consideration. | | | | |