Laos and Cambodia holiday

On this trip: On this trip we work very closely with an local agent who ensures that throughout the trip our money is distributed to a wide range of people; they employ our professional Group Leaders, our local guides, and the drivers we use. Working together we pick small, independently run accommodations and seek out local restaurants to eat in. The aim with everything is to give our travellers the best possible trip, all the while putting money back into the local economy. Our agents are then able to support local initiatives designed to make a real difference to lives, such as an orphanage in Chiang Mai.

On this trip there is also the opportunity to have lunch at a restaurant run by street children and visit the Apsara Foundation, whose aim is to educate poor Cambodian children to become professional dancers and musicians and simultaneously conserve Cambodian arts and culture. Our visit encourages local people to preserve their culture (especially important for hilltribe villagers) and contributes to the upkeep of historical and natural sites, such as Angkor Wat.

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. Other charities that we work closely with include Born Free Foundation and The Travel Foundation, a UK charity that has been established to promote responsible travel practises throughout the whole of the travel industry.

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.