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Friday, November 12, 2021
Ecological recreation is most often associated with outdoor recreation. In many ways this is true, but there is an important nuance: travelling to places of pristine nature makes such tourism ecological. And the purpose of this type of tourism is to study natural and cultural features. And one more important criterion is that such tourism should not harm the environment. This makes travelling even more interesting and exciting. As you see, we have prepared several options for you to test ecological tourism in practice.
Birdwatching in the Vygonoshchanskoye reserve
Half of all species of owls inhabiting in Belarus live in this reserve and tourists come here to watch them. Most often you can see a long-eared owl which is less afraid of people. But the most “desirable” bird is the great grey owl, whose wingspan is one and a half meters, and it itself reaches up to 80 centimetres in length!
But tourists can see not only owls here: black grouses, capercaillies, spotted eagles, great snipes and godwits still live in the reserve. In order to see them travellers come to specially equipped places where they are engaged in photo hunting.
In addition, beavers, wild boars, roe deer, otters and even lynxes live here. All walks are accompanied by an employee of the reserve after submitting a preliminary application, which should be kept in mind when planning a trip.
Website: https://www.vygon.by/
Ecotrail Blue Lakes in Narochansky
Naroch is not the only lake in the Narochansky National Park, so if you come here, you should also see the Blue Lakes. They are located on the territory of the reserve, so you can look at them only in permitted places. And these places are located along the ecotrail.
The trail itself starts near the village Olshevo, and you can walk along it for 4 or 7 kilometres - depending on how much you want to see and on your physical fitness.
There are rest areas, benches and arbours along the trail, so tourists can always take a break during their walk. Mooses can also be seen here, so tourists will be impressed not only by the landscapes, but also by the inhabitants of the wild!
Website: https://narochpark.by/
Horse riding in Berezinsky
If you do not like hiking tours, but you want to see nature, then the horse ride called Forest Secrets is at your service! It can be done in the Berezinsky National Park. The peculiarity of the Forest Secrets tour is that here tourists not only enjoy the beauty of nature, but also visit the monuments to the victims of the Great Patriotic War. The route is designed for 1 or 2 days.
If you want to learn horse riding, then in Berezinsky you will be offered a week-long tour called Knight's Move. During this tour you will understand how to interact with a horse and immerse yourself even more in the beauty of the unspoiled nature of the reserve. The tour program includes accommodation, breakfasts and lunches in the hotel complex Surguch, and for an additional fee guests can use the services of a sauna and play billiards.
Website: https://www.berezinsky.by/
Ecological tourism is notable for the fact that tourists enjoy almost untouched nature. This allows one to see the natural beauty of our country, which has been created for many years and which cannot be recreated artificially. Therefore, each such attraction is unique in its own way and is worth seeing with your own eyes.
Interest in such places motivates to preserve and protect them, so visit the natural attractions of our country more often and be responsible tourists! Continue exploring travel opportunities in Belarus with Belarus Travel!