Adventure ecotourism involves travelers looking for excitement, while respecting and learning the environment they are a part of. For example, Turkey offers visitors excursions from the coastal region or the mountains. Tours offer hiking and mountain climbing in the Kackar Mountains as well as exploring Mount Ararat. Kibris Canyon, in the Taurus Mountains, has several springs and waterfalls for activities such as canoeing. On the coast, the Antalya region provides many places to scuba dive like a French shipwreck at the opening of Antalya harbor.
Nature ecotourism gives travelers a chance to be out in the natural environment. Visitors to these types of settings can catch glimpses of native animals or participate in bird watching. The PAN Parks Foundation works to protect wilderness areas of Europe while promoting ecotourism guidelines. Majella National Park in Italy is an example of this work. In the park, Orfento Valley Canyon provides sights such as old growth forests as well as canyon bridges. Guests can tour the area at night to observe wolves, bears and bats in caves. Bulgaria's Rila National Park contains secluded forests of trees over 90 years old. A mineral springs is on hand in Sapareva Banya.
Local and agricultural ecotourism interconnects travelers with local people to see how they live while also learning about agricultural aspects. An association in Romania, The National Association for Rural, Ecological and Cultural Tourism, pulls together places from ecotourists seeking local and agricultural related experiences. Farm Stay UK of the United Kingdom is a farmer-based cooperative. It markets accommodations from farmers who open their homes as well as farms to visitors. This allows tourists to learn about the English countryside and experience how residents of the area live.
Some countries in Europe such as Italy, Romania and Germany, allow travelers to spend their trip volunteering on projects. These countries usually need extra assistance but also want volunteers to take back information about the area as a way to spread ideas. For example, Germany's Harz National Park offers work with park rangers and coordinators. Activities include restoring a mountain stream or dried out bog. In Italy, volunteers help with archaeological digs on Tuscany's coast. Jobs include cleaning and cataloging artifacts.
