Responsible & Ethical Travel
Great trips should be good for the places you visit. We partner with suppliers who respect people, wildlife, and the environment—so you can travel well and feel good about it.
Plan a responsible tripOur commitments
- Animal welfare: We avoid wildlife experiences that involve riding, petting, or performing wild animals. When wildlife viewing is appropriate, we favor conservation-focused operators with strict distance and welfare protocols.
- Child protection: We don’t promote orphanage tourism and prefer partners with child-safeguarding policies and staff training.
- Fair work & community: Preference for locally owned partners, fair wages, and community-led tours that keep benefits local.
- Environment: Small-group options where practical, leave-no-trace briefings, and suppliers with credible sustainability practices or reporting.
- Accessibility & inclusion: We match mobility, sensory, and dietary needs with suitable suppliers and confirm on-the-ground details in advance.
- Overtourism spacing: Thoughtful timing and routing to spread spend beyond hotspots when it makes sense for your trip.
How we vet suppliers
We aim to recommend reputable suppliers and review available information to help you make informed choices. Our review may include:
- Safety & licensing: Confirmation of general licensing/insurance as represented by the supplier.
- Policies in writing: Stated positions on wildlife, child protection, labor, and environmental practices where published.
- Track record: Publicly available information and guest feedback when accessible.
- Fit for you: Ship size, pacing, accessibility, and value based on your preferences.
For expedition cruising, we prioritize small-ship lines that follow landing quotas, biosecurity procedures, and wildlife-distance rules—and that provide expert briefing by naturalists.
Important: Our review is not an audit, certification, or guarantee of a supplier’s ongoing compliance, operations, or field conditions. Conditions can change quickly and policies may vary by destination. Final decisions are yours; we’ll share information we have at the time and help you evaluate options. See our Booking Terms & Conditions and applicable Supplier terms.
What you can do as a traveler
- Pack light; bring a refillable bottle. In reef areas, choose reef-safe sunscreen.
- Ask before photographing people; respect local customs and dress codes.
- Choose local guides, eateries, and artisans; tip fairly.
- On expedition trips: follow the briefing, keep wildlife distances, and stay on marked paths.
Questions we love to answer
Do you work with animal sanctuaries or wildlife encounters?
We avoid attractions that involve riding, petting, or performing wild animals. When wildlife viewing is appropriate, we use conservation-focused operators with strict distance and welfare protocols.
How do expedition cruises minimize environmental impact ashore?
We recommend small-ship lines that follow landing quotas, biosecurity procedures, and expert-led briefings. Guests use designated paths, follow “leave no trace” practices, and respect wildlife distances.
Can you plan accessible trips responsibly?
Yes. We match mobility and sensory needs to suitable suppliers, arrange accessible rooms and transport, and confirm suitability with local partners before you travel.
Will this limit my options?
Not really. It focuses choices on higher-quality experiences and partners with better safety, service, and stewardship—without sacrificing comfort.
Plan with confidence
Tell us what you want from your trip—dates, budget, interests—and we’ll build an itinerary that aligns with your values.