Responsible Tourism

At Trekkaro, we are focused on Responsible Tourism through policies and practices which pervade all parts of our business, ensuring that all of our treks are embraced in a way which is socially, environmentally and culturally stable. Responsible Tourism stays at the very core of all that we do as an expedition operator. If you have any suggestions or comments in regards to our Responsible Tourism policy, please get in contact with us.

We feel sound that every one of our treks should profit the local communities, ensure the environment by limiting pollution and respect local traditions, religion, and legacy. We tread lightly - low volume, low impact treks are the most ideal method for safeguarding the picturesque and delicate places we visit.

We are guests of the communities we pass through and with some idea and care, we can ensure that everybody benefits from the experience. We suppose that our clients have an important role to play also, with each person ultimately determining the overall impact of the group in the area visited. The following are some ideas you would like to consider:

Economic:

Buy craft locally made and support local skills to encourage the positive aspects of tourism.
Consider tipping a reasonable amount for good service.
Bargaining is an accepted practice in all the treks we visit - but do so in good humour and bear in mind the amount of money you are haggling over!
hink carefully about giving money to beggars, it is often more effective to give money to local charity to reduce reliance and expectation.

Social:

Learn a few words of the local language, it is appreciated and often resulted in getting more than the experience.
Ask for permission before taking the photographs from the respect of local people.
Enjoy the regions you visit but if possible, try and leave in a better state than you found them in.
Respect the local laws, culture and customs beliefs.
Observe the dress code of the region and be aware of differences in social behaviour and norms.
Do not buy ancient artifacts or relics made from endangered species.

Environment:

Do not try to damage any plant seen on the trek.
Wild animals should not be disturbed, touched or fed and do not encourage local people to parade animals.
Please burn all bio-degradable and bury away from the source of water (30m) and please use toilet facilities if they exist.
Our policy is to carry out all the non-biodegradable rubbish if any is left behind in the morning, please bring to the guides attention.
Bring along environmentally friendly shampoos and detergents and use as little as possible to keep fresh water supplies free from pollution.
Be economical in using fresh water for washing and showering as often it is in short supply.
Consider balancing environmental impact by contributing to Climate Care.

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