Responsible Travel in Asia

Himalayan High Treks’ Enlightened Travel to Tibet, Bhutan, Ladakh, Sikkim, Nepal and India
Himalayan High Treks offers small-group treks throughout the Himalaya: Tibet, Bhutan, Ladakh, Sikkim, Nepal and India. We draw up 18 years experience offering personalized services and full itineraries for unforgettable Himalayan travel. We offer organized treks to prime locations (average 6 participants) or custom itineraries and arrangements for independent travelers.

Visit: www.hightreks.com

Lao National Tourism Administration
Ecotourism Laos
This site showcases ecotourism program and projects recognized by the Lao National Tourism Administration

Visit: www.ecotourismlaos.com

Mandore Guest House in India: Homestay and Volunteer Work
We believe that tourism should be about interacting with other cultures, not exploiting them. This could mean more working and travelling with local people on public buses rather than looking at them through the window of a private tour bus. We bring people together from different regions, states, countries, cultural heritage, social and political backgrounds. We do have a priority and positive role in preserving and protecting our cultural and natural resources which also meets the need for ecologically sensitive travel.

Visit: www.mandore.com

Sacred Earth Trust
Sustainability Project in the Heart of Buddhist India
Sacred Earth Trust is a registered non-Governmental organization (NGO) working for environmental sustainability in one India's most historic centers — Bodh Gaya. Located in the central Indian state of Bihar, Bodh Gaya is the place where the Buddha attained enlightenment some 2,500 years ago. Sacred Earth Trust is looking for volunteers to help design and implement projects. Volunteers live in Bodh Gaya and have the unique opportunity to work with community members on sustainable agriculture, youth and women's environmental leadership, and community-based waste management. For more information please see our website.

Visit: www.sacredearthtrust.org

Thailand Hilltribe Holidays Cultural & Authentic Tours — Northern Thailand
Thailand Hilltribe Holidays offers cultural and authentic tours around Northern Thailand, in a non-tourist setting. Specializing in trips to hilltribe villages and homestays — based on responsible and sustainable travel principles that aim to preserve the environment and allow locals to benefit directly from tourism. Offers small group travel and customized trips around your interests.

Visit: www.thailandhilltribeholidays.com

WWOOF International (Willing Workers on Organic Farms)
Many countries in Asia participate in this unique worldwide exchange organization. In return for volunteer help, WWOOF hosts offer food, accommodation and opportunities to learn about organic lifestyles. WWOOF organizations link people who want to volunteer on organic farms with people who are seeking volunteer help. Each country works slightly differently, but generally a very small membership fee is charged in exchange for a listing of available opportunities.

Visit: WWOOF