Annapurna Sanctuary trekking holiday

On this trip: We work hand in hand with a local Nepalese owned agency, who employs on our behalf, group leaders, sirdars, porters etc - and whom without our employment would be living a subsistence living as hill farmers. Money from our stay reaches a wide number of people - many of the teahouse owners now gain thier sole income from trekkers.

Together with our local agent in Nepal we are helping to build a community / sports facility that can be used by schools and villagers in surrounding areas. This will consist of a football pitch and centre, with the primary aim of creating a club around sports activities and teaching practical skills that will help communities operate as just that. The first stage of the project has already been completed – land has been levelled to create the sports pitch, an access road has been created and an area excavated, which will form the ground for the community centre / clubhouse. The next stage – which has already begun – is to irrigate the land as the soil is very dry (water also helps local farmers). There’s a long way to go but we hope the $5 pp contribution we make for every person travelling with us to Nepal will help to continue this most worthwhile of projects.

Our Responsible Travel Code: Clients who travel with us will automatically receive a copy of our Responsible Travel leaflet. This contains details and advice on how you can make a positive difference when you travel. If you would like a copy in advance of travel please contact us.

Charity Partnerships: We work in partnership with Plan International. Plan works with some of the world’s poorest communities where three out of four children die before the age of five. We also support Friends of Conservation – an international charity committed to working with local people to develop a balance between their needs and the wildlife with which they share the natural habitat and ecosystems.

Carbon Balancing: Global warming is a real issue and is a direct result of your travel. We have teamed up with Climate Care to give you the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions from your flight. You’ll be asked upon booking if you want to donate – with set amounts from £5. As a company we offset the carbon emissions from all staff travel in full.

Our Foundation: We’ve highlighted a few of the ways in which we offer our support, financially or otherwise, and now you can, too. We have set up our own foundation, which will administer funds donated by you. A small donation of £1 per person will be taken when booking a holiday and that money will be put to good use by one of our carefully selected projects. If you don’t want to make the donation, just tell us when you book.