Responsible tourism in the USA
Our USA Holidays
Zion, Bryce and the Grand Canyon holiday
See the Grand Canyon & Monument Valley
Denali National Park holiday in Alaska
Experience untouched wilderness off the beaten path
New York State holiday, USA
Discover the best of New York State on this tailor made tour
National Parks holidays in America
Explore the historic lodges of America's National Parks
Alaska holiday, classic camping tour
Camp and discover the delights of Alaska
New England and Canadian east coast tours
Rugged, unspoiled and off the tourist trail
Alaska adventure holiday, salmon run
Active small group adventures in a retrofitted school bus
California, Nevada and Arizona holiday
Journey into the remote wilds of Western America
National Parks holiday in America, Western explorer
A medley of man-made and natural wonders
Colorado holiday, self drive tour, USA
Explore the varied National Parks of the United States.
West Coast tours in America
Spectacular journey along the USA's West Coast
Alaska Wilderness and wildlife tour
The ultimate Alaskan adventure
Yellowstone and Grand Teton tour, USA
National parks of Wyoming small group tour
Walking holiday in America, National parks of the West
San Francisco, Las Vegas, Yosemite & Grand Canyon
Small group camping holiday in America
Explore the delights of the National Park system
Appalachian Trail walking holiday in America, camping
Discover jewels of New England's state and national forests
Canadian Rockies and National Parks of America
Explore the natural wonder of the Canadian Rockies
Wolf watching holiday in Yellowstone, USA
Expert guided trips to track & watch wolves in Yellowstone
Family camping holiday in America
Camp under the stars in America
USA & Canada wildlife tour of the Pacific coast
National parks of the Pacific North west tour
Appalachian Trail walking holiday in America
Discover New England's state and national forests
Kodiak bear tracking tour in Alaska
Alaskan adventure looking for the large grizzlies
Volunteer with horses in Florida, USA
Care and rehabilitate wild mustangs
Los Angeles to Las Vegas tour, USA
Discover California, Arizona and Nevada's best attractions
Family rafting holiday on the Salmon River, Idaho, USA
Fun rapids, huge white sand beaches and great scenery
Yellowstone NP winter wildlife tour, USA
Action-packed and incredible winter tour of Yellowstone
Alaska Northern Lights holiday, activities & Iditarod
Meet the mushers at Alaska's greatest dog sled endurance run
Hawaii small group tour
Explore tropical Hawaii travelling from Honolulu to Maui
Grand Canyon white water rafting tour
Raft down the Grand Canyon
People & culture in the USA
American gun culture
Gun violence and access to arms is a complex issue in the USA but with gun violence deaths exceeding any other country of its size and wealth, the resolve to do something about it is growing in intensity. While others countries might look at the incredible rate of tragedies in the USA every year and despair, we need to appreciate that this is one of the most bitterly divisive issues in the country and in all likelihood it will, sadly, be years before it’s fixed. Until then, understand that there are many people across the United States that are standing up to be counted in the fight against gun violence.
What you can do
Apart from supporting the work of organisations like Amnesty International USA, which is insightful in highlighting the importance of fixing human rights abuses domestically as well as internationally, don’t be afraid to engage with Americans on your travels about such issues.
“Don’t go to areas you’ve been advised not to because you’re too cool for school. The US has guns.”
"One thing that annoys me is that Europeans come here and are quick to complain about Americans. The guns, the food, the obesity etc. But I try to tell people that America has a different culture and so like, other countries on your travels, you need to try and embrace that, talk to people and hear their arguments. You don’t have to agree with them, but you don’t have to be rude about it. Just give them a chance and hear their points of view, as you can learn something too."

What you can do
Look into the people behind the place, the legacy behind the landscapes. Read up before you go, and find out if there is some way in which you can contribute to the indigenous cultures of the regions you are visiting, particularly around the national parks. In the past, many tribes were moved on from these lands, and allocated reservations nearby. The national parks will be on the tourist trail, but the reservations are often just as spectacular if you can manage to gain a guided tour by local guides. Some of our favourites are Ganondagan in New York State, Havasupai near the Grand Canyon and the Ute Mountain Tribal Park near Mesa Verde National Park. Colorado. Two superb books to take on your travels are: I Am the Grand Canyon: The Story of the Havasupai People by Steven Hirst, and American Indians and the National Parks by Robert H Keller and Michael F Turek.
Responsible tourism tips
“Never order the ‘large’ in an American restaurant! You won’t be able to finish it. And lots of places are starting to offer alternatives to disposable plastic cutlery now, such as bamboo.”