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Community
As a part of our continued commitment to responsible tourism, we operate this trip in a way that aims to reduce impacts and to give as much back as possible to the local communities. We believe that the majority of negative impacts produced by group travel can be significantly reduced by keeping the groups to a manageable number. This is why for this trip we feel that the maximum group number should not exceed 14 people.
Our local operator runs a non governmental organisation, whose aim it is to involve those communities we have an impact upon, into the local tourism infrastructure. This includes tour leader training leading into future employment and supplying training to communities regarding local economic development, conservation techniques and the possibilities surrounding such initiatives as community based tourism and agro-tourism.
This trip involves sites, such as Petra, where the fees paid will help towards cultural, social and environmental conservation. Whilst in Wadi Rum you will be looked after by a local Bedouin family. This family make sure that everything that we need for our stay comes from the local community. This will include food, transportation and optional camel treks provided by the local owners cooperative.
We have worked closely with our operator to help train staff in all aspects of their jobs, to help improve their knowledge and future prospects and this includes Responsible Tourism training. The leaders will give a briefing including Responsible Tourism issues to help you understand how you can help reduce you impact throughout your visit.
Environment
We have at our offices worked to reduce our carbon footprint through a reduction of energy use and energy conservation measures. We also actively try to reduce the waste produced by having active reduction and recycling policies in place. We run annual staff workshops on Responsible Tourism. Global warming is a reality and to help you make a difference by reducing the carbon dioxide that is produced when you travel we offer a chance to carbon balance your flights. We encourage all our clients to do this and do so for all our staff travel. Go on do your bit!
The three founders of this adventure company drove from London to Kathmandu in 1974 on an itinerary they made up as they went along, ending with a hike up to Everest Base Camp. Believing activity holidays offer you greater insight into a country, they set up as trekking tour operators. The staff all come from adventurous backgrounds, have led dozens of trips all over the world and have collectively climbed Kilimanjaro over 100 times. Whether you want a hardcore trek or a softer experience, rest assured your guide will have the expertise to take you firmly out of your comfort zone.
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