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On this trip: Our small group adventures are designed to impact as little as possible on the regions through which we travel, whilst putting any money that we spend back into the local economy – this trip is no exception. We employ Egyptian Group Leaders, drivers and local guides where necessary, The groups stay in independently run Egyptian hotels, eat in local restaurants and on one occasion on this trip dine with a local Nubian family. All this ensures that money from our visit reaches a wide range of people in all the areas that we pass through. Our small groups have minimal impact on the environment, and our interaction with local people helps demonstrate the importance of preserving the region’s cultural heritage whilst protecting sites of historical and natural importance.
Travellers on this trip also get the opportunity to visit one of the projects which we support in Luxor, the Sunshine International Project. The organisation aims to provide an education and home for children in the area who otherwise would have neither. They currently have 68 residents aged between a few months old and 12 years – visitors are always assured of a cheery welcome!
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.
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