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This holiday not only makes a difference to the country that we visit, but it also provides our passengers with a unique experience of the country. On this trip we use locally owned hotels, transport and leaders, thus helping to put back more than we take out of the country during our visit.
We include many classic highlights such as the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Great Wall at Simatai, Shaolin temple of Luoyang and tranquil rural backwater of Yangshuo. We visit an isolated village called Ping An in Longjj where our hotel is owned by the local people, affording a unique insight into life in rural China and helping to foster an understanding of the threatened minority cultures in this rapidly developing country.
We include a visit to the old Hutongs (residential quarters) of Beijing where we visit traditional houses and gain an insight into Chinese lifestyles. We also have plenty of time to wander the local markets, to meet more of the people and experience the culture.
A visit to the awe-inspiring Kung Fu Show at the world famous Shaolin Temple, enables our passengers to experience and support the continuation of ancient skills and traditions and helps to contribute to the monastic community based there.
Our Tour Leaders are all trained by us in the importance of responsible tourism with guidance given on how they can make a difference. This then percolates down through those they deal with.
As well as the above, we support a variety of charities and projects worldwide which support vulnerable communities and habitats including Friends of Conservation, Hope Worldwide and Send A Cow. We are also actively engaged with UK travel industry bodies which promote best practice in responsible tourism, such as Tourism Concern, The Travel Foundation and AITO. Our commitment to responsible tourism is not limited to our overseas operation and we have measures to ensure our UK office operates according to our responsible tourism policy. Carbon offsets for all flights booked with us are included in the tour cost.
This small group operator is just celebrating its 30th year and was originally set up to enrich people’s lives through adventure travel. They find the family travel experience is very popular and groups gel together quickly. Taking your children to local communities creates an instant fascination and can be a natural ice-breaker. Family adventure holidays can offer an opportunity to learn about other lifestyles and break down barriers. There is great advantage to spending time together, doing things you would never normally consider, as opposed to taking a package holiday where your children are separated and sent off to their own area.
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