According to the explanation put forward by Carter, sustainable tourism and ecotourism are not the same, many forms of ecotourism may not be sustainable, and if ecotourism is to contribute to sustainable development, then careful planning and management will be required The term ecotourism is surrounded by confusion (Cater, 1994).  The term is defined by Blangy and Wood (1993: 32) as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserve the environment and sustain the well-being of local people.”  However, it is argued here that, regardless of its definition,

ecotourism is a trigger for change.  It is undeniable that the influx of tourists to areas previously sparsely visited by outsiders will place new demands on the environment associated with new actors, new activities, and new facilities.  This will involve the establishment of new relationships between people and the environment, between communities with different lifestyles, and between various forces for change and stability.

Change is desired by most players involved in ecotourism, many of whom want to see what they perceive as an improvement on the existing situation.  Tourists want a change from their daily lives and want to have special experiences available in special places.  Entrepreneurs want to earn a livelihood and encourage tourists to visit before it’s too late! They are often assisted by governments seeking to “develop” peripheral areas and increase foreign exchange and tax revenues.  Other commercial interests may see opportunities to sell transportation, hiking boots, binoculars, diving equipment, experiences and memories.   Although most players involved in ecotourism want change, there is usually disagreement over the changes desired.  In fact, there are likely to be tensions and, in some cases, contradictions between the outcomes desired by the various participants in ecotourism as well as between those directly involved and those indirectly affected by its introduction and operation.  Therefore, compromises and trade-offs must be sought between the legitimate aspirations of the various parties.

There are several ecotourism destinations that can be visited in Bali.  which of course these destinations support environmental issues that occur today, the following are ecotourism destinations :