Travel agent: Good morning. What can I do for you?
Mr Collins: Good morning. We’re thinking about a trip to Australia.
Travel agent: Do you want to know more about culture and nature there? Or do you just want to relax?
Mrs Collins: Nature…. Both of us love nature.
Travel agent: In that case, I suggest an eco-tour.
Mrs Collins: Eco tour? What’s that?
Travel agent: Well, eco tours involve travel to areas of natural or ecological interest to observe wildlife and learn about the environment. Ecotourism is also sustainable.
Mr Collins: That sounds interesting. What can we do on an eco tour?
Travel agent: You can see different kinds of animals like crocodiles, snakes, frogs, birds, butterflies and other rare animals. You can go scuba-diving and see the coral reefs.
Mrs Collins: How many days do we need to do all these activities?
Travel agent: About three days. If you also want to go on a camping safari, you’ll need another three days.
Mr Collins: Um… I’m not sure if we can manage a week. But if we could take the seven-day tour, how much would it be per person?
Travel agent: About 3,000 dollars, including airfare.
Mr Collins: OK, thanks for your help. We’ll think about it and come back tomorrow.
Travel agent: Another thing… if you book early and pay two months before departure, you’ll get a two per cent discount.
Mrs Collins: Sounds good! Thanks for letting us know. Goodbye.