What is Slow Tourism?

A new way to travel.

Slow tourism, also written as slow-tourism or slow tourisme, is an emerging travel trend. It is a way of traveling that, as the name suggests, encourages travelers to take their time and appreciate every little detail of their journey.

Slow tourism is also about exploring and respecting nature and large open spaces. It is a form of ecotourism that promotes fair and participatory travel, and sometimes even "ecovolunteering". It focuses on promoting alternative travels, such as cycling or walking, and emphasizes on local and environmentally respectful tourism.

It's a way of traveling that, as the name suggests, encourages travelers to take their time and appreciate every little detail of their journey.

Why choose responsible tourism?

Today, environmental preservation is a major societal issue. Experts are clear: we need to change our way of life to preserve the planet we live on, and we must do it quickly. This imperative applies to all aspects of daily life, and numerous initiatives to this end have emerged. More and more men and women are seeking to reduce their waste production, stop consuming highly polluting foods, or even make their own natural cleaning and hygiene products.

This trend also affects everyone's leisure and more and more travelers seek to be responsible travelers. They prefer travels without airplanes, respectful of local populations, and aim to travel differently. It is no longer about being a mere tourist who observes their surroundings, but about being a committed traveler and an agent of change.

How to Travel More Sustainably?

Traveling without an airplane can be a way to travel more sustainably. You also have the option to select trips with sustainable accommodations, as we offer through our partner Vaovert, or thematic trips including sustainable activities or environmental awareness tours.

There isn't just one form of sustainable tourism, but a multitude of possibilities to contribute to the development of conscientious travel. For instance, you can favor custom-made local trips that highlight heritage and local expertise, while still providing you with a feeling of being somewhere new, despite the geographical proximity.

So, ready to become an ecotraveler?