When it comes to responsible travel, Community Based Tourism (CBT) is a key component. The term refers to tourism experiences and accommodation managed and/or owned by local communities, and where the economic benefits are proven to remain in the community rather than ending up offshore. While it is by no means prescribed, many Community-Based Tourism experiences also have a sustainability angle or encourage visitors to learn about the local culture and way of life through authentic interactions. We believe that a growing focus on Community Based Tourism will only help to make travel what it should be:
a genuine force for good, and our aim is to greatly increase the number of these experiences and accommodation providers over time. We will inform clients when accommodation or experiences are owned by the community, so they can make informed decisions on where their money can have the most positive impact.

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Community Based Tourism Holiday Ideas

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Atlas Mountains,Marrakech

Atlas Mountains,Marrakech

Atlas Mountain Explorer

Get lost among the ochre-coloured streets of Marrakech's medinas

9 days, from £ 1,365 to £ 2,175

Swedish Lapland

Swedish Lapland

Family Break in Lapland

Fight each other (not literally!) to be the first to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights

4 days, from £ 1,670 to £ 2,665

The Fjords

The Fjords

Reconnect in Norway: From Cheese-making to Sami Crafts, Step Back in Time to Learn Traditional Skills in the Fjords

Learn about traditional methods of cheese-making and eat the delicious end product

5 days, from £ 1,710 to £ 2,725

Albania

Albania

Coast, Countryside & Culture: A Tailor-Made Tour of Albania

Explore colourful and lively Tirana, the beating cultural heart of the country

10 days, from £ 2,235 to £ 3,570

Antigua Guatemala,Lake Atitlan

Antigua Guatemala,Lake Atitlan

Adventure in Guatemala

Visit the famed highland market, Chichicastenango

9 days, from £ 2,310 to £ 3,685

Georgia

Georgia

Mountains and Monasteries in Georgia

Enjoy the culinary delights of Tbilisi

10 days, from £ 2,485 to £ 3,970

Jordan

Jordan

Getting Under The Skin Of Jordan

Visit the ancient Greco-Roman cities of Gadara and Jerash on a daytrip from Amman

8 days, from £ 2,560 to £ 4,080

Greece - Serifos - Folegandros - Athens

Greece - Serifos - Folegandros - Athens

Athens and the Secret Cyclades

Visit Serifos and Folegandros, two lesser-known Grecian gems, on this trip which combines the fascinating history of Athens[...]

8 days, from £ 2,735 to £ 4,375

Laos,Bangkok ,Luang Prabang,Chiang Mai & The Golden Triangle

Laos,Bangkok ,Luang Prabang,Chiang Mai & The Golden Triangle

Northern Thailand and Laos

Temple tour in the lush northern Thailand region of Chiang Mai

15 days, from £ 3,060 to £ 4,885

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