ToursByLocals, a tour company specializing in conscious travel is offering Brits a variety of community-driven tours as well as positive impact experiences for the summer.
Travellers can choose half-day, full-day and multi-day tours which are private, personal, and conscious while directly and positively supporting local tour guides.
The company promises responsible tourism with “genuine experiences” and “authentic connections” with its selection of tour packages.
From Crop to Cup – Help Local Farmers with Coffee Production in Lake Kivu: Take a hands-on approach to support nearby communities and businesses with this coffee cultivating experience from a local guide. Tour the farm and learn about the process of coffee making, help cultivate, hull and grade the beans. Travellers will also enjoy their very own coffee and see it roasted in traditional methods before their very eyes and take a trip on a small wooden, motorised boat. Priced at £197 for up to two people.
Support endangered Orangutans at a Wildlife Sanctuary in Borneo. Travellers will head to the Labuk Bay Sanctuary where they will join a local wildlife expert on a full-day trip, introducing them to the incredible lives of Sepilok Orangutans.
Located in the centre of the mangrove forest near Kampung Semawang, groups can observe the rare species leaping from tree to tree before coming down for an intimate and personal feeding session with the park rangers. The tour also includes a visit to the Borneo Sun Bear Centre to see the world’s smallest species of bear. Priced at £244 for two people.
Become Part of Aymara Culture by Staying with a Local Family. This experience allows travellers to actually join an Aymaran family for two days in Peru. The private, customisable tour includes exploring islands, including visiting Taquile Island, where its inhabitants are widely considered some of the best knitters and weavers in the world. Also, helping with some of the family responsibilities on the farm such as sowing, harvesting, taking care of their animals and sailing in the lake. Priced at £513 for up to four people.
Hike the Himalayan Peaks Ethically and Sustainably. Join local expert hiker for a more responsible exploration of these iconic mountains where every penny is recirculated back into the local community, supporting schools and training for future guides.
This six-day epic adventure will see private groups travel from settlement to settlement as they navigate the mountains, with plenty of stops along the way to spend time with the locals and enjoy the traditional cuisine. Guests will stay in community eco-lodges along the way to reduce their impact on the environment for future generations’ use. Priced at £1,561 for two people.
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