Adventure Sports and Ecotourism: An Examination from a Nature Tourism Perspective
Chapter from the book: Uluç, E. A. & Özgider, C. & Yıldız, M. (eds.) 2025. Sports Sciences Research 5.

Günseli Duman
Aydın Adnan Menderes University

Synopsis

Nature tourism refers to a tourism approach that centers on interaction with the natural environment and is shaped in accordance with the principles of environmental sensitivity and sustainability. In this context, adventure sports and ecotourism stand out as two fundamental components of nature tourism, transforming the relationship individuals establish with natural areas into an experience-based structure. These activities carried out in the natural environment encourage a more conscious, participatory, and responsible form of travel, moving away from the classic mass tourism concept.

In conclusion, this study states that when adventure sports and ecotourism are evaluated within the framework of nature tourism, they form a strategic link between experience-oriented tourism and sustainability goals. A holistic and planned approach to these two areas ensures the protection of natural areas while providing a strong foundation for the qualitative, responsible, and long-term development of nature tourism.

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Duman, G. (2025). Adventure Sports and Ecotourism: An Examination from a Nature Tourism Perspective. In: Uluç, E. A. & Özgider, C. & Yıldız, M. (eds.), Sports Sciences Research 5. Özgür Publications. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58830/ozgur.pub1064.c4787

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December 31, 2025

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