Group tours of the Balkans

The Impacts of this Trip

As regular travellers, one thing that never ceases to amaze and inspire us is the kindness and generosity of local people, often people who have very little to their name. We firmly believe that they are who make these places special should and that they should benefit from our visit. Therefore, as first preference, we use local guides and locally-owned lodges, shops and eateries. We do our best to ensure that the benefits of our tours reach as widely as possible into the communities where they operate.

In the Balkans, we ensure that all of our tour guides, drivers, and handlers are local individuals, offered good working conditions and fair pay. Similarly, we endeavour to use locally purchased supplies across the entirety of the trip. We believe these things are of particular importance when travelling in small communities such as those included on this itinerary; we are proud to benefit these communities in any way possible, whether it be through economic growth or any other means. Tourism is a vital and significant source of growth and development both within these remote regions and for the Balkan countries as a whole.

This tour features many opportunities for traditional meals, wine & honey tastings, visits to local handicraft shops and even a brandy tasting with a local family. Additionally, in the free time this tour provides offers our travellers an excellent opportunity to continue this support of local people and businesses at their leisure. Not only are these stops an excellent way for the people of the communities we visit to share their rich cultures and traditions, but they receive economic support in the process.