ECOTOURISM IRELAND CERTIFICATION

Ecotourism Ireland is an organisation set up to stimulate the development of ecotourism in Ireland.  Its label is approved as the national ecotourism label and it acts as an independent certification and standards authority in Ireland.  Core to ecotourism and to the Ecotourism Ireland philosophy is the concept of environmental sustainability and the label has been developed in order to ensure that the environmental impacts of certified ecotourism products are minimised.  The label also encourages proactive nature conservation and the promotion of local cultural values, while at the same time developing local economies and the long term viability of ecotourism destinations.  The Ecotourism Ireland label helps you to find high quality experiences and guarantees a high quality of delivery of services – it reassures you that the holiday and travel experience is the genuine article.

As members of the Burren Ecotourism Network, we subscribe to the Ecotourism Ireland philosophy.  Our environmental policy/ecotourism policy underpins all of our day-to-day activities and is a cornerstone of our business philosophy.  

Our National Park Walk was awarded Ecotourism Ireland Gold certification in 2011.  This certification assures you of the authenticity of this travel experience and the measures taken to minimise its environmental impact.  You are also assured of two principles underlying all aspects of our business:
- that steps have been taken to minimise the impact of our operations on the local nature and culture
- that we are actively contributing to the conservation of our local biodiversity and cultural heritage. 
As a visitor, you can expect to gain privileged insights and knowledge about the Burren.  You can also be assured that we have adopted environmentally sustainable practice and that we actively contribute to the conservation of our local biodiversity and cultural heritage.
For further information visit Ecotourism Ireland.