Ecotourism aims to involve low-impact travel to fragile natural areas that emphasizes experiencing flora, fauna, and culture. It strives to educate visitors about their environmental impact and support conservation efforts while benefiting local communities. However, ecotourism faces challenges regarding who it prioritizes and how its goals are decided. The researcher argues ecotourism should enlighten individuals by teaching children about interconnectedness. Exposure to natural and cultural areas may "convert" people with low environmental ethics into conservation supporters. The researcher hypothesizes tourists who visit eco-cultural attractions before leisure activities in an area will demonstrate more responsible behavior there in the future. A study found this hypothesis was supported, with some tourists expressing