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As part of our continued commitment to responsible tourism we operate this trip in a way that aims to reduce our impact on the environments visited. During our time in China we visit various sections of the Great Wall paying an entrance fees (included in the trip cost), which supports the upkeep and conservation efforts taking place specific to that area.
We spend a night at a farmer's guesthouse/homestay and have the opportunity to see how families live in the area. By using this and other local owned accommodation and employing local guides we channel money back into the economy at a grass roots level and at the same time we increase our understanding of the environment that we are visiting.
We recycle wherever possible on the trip and all leaders are trained in responsible tourism to enable them to follow best practice and enforce our ‘leave no trace’ policy. The maximum group size on this trip is restricted to 16 in order to reduce the environmental impacts of visiting remote areas.
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We have worked to reduce our carbon footprint through a reduction of energy use and energy conservation measures. We also actively reduce the waste produced by having active reduction and recycling policies in place. We run annual staff workshops on Responsible Tourism.
Carbon balancing
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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