With EXO’s ‘Off the Beaten Track’ experiences, we introduce travellers to remote areas and less mainstream destinations, offering a raw, unfiltered glimpse into a destination’s true character.
These experiences highlight cultural authenticity and natural beauty, untouched by the commercial trappings of mass tourism. They offer not only unique adventures and discoveries, but also hold significant value in promoting sustainability.
Popular tourist hotspots often face the adverse effects of overcrowding, which can lead to environmental degradation and strained local resources. By diverting attention to remote areas, EXO hopes to alleviate some of the pressure on these overburdened sites, allowing them time to recover and regenerate.
In addition, off-the-beaten track experiences bring value to local communities that may not otherwise benefit from travel. This comes both in the form of financial benefits, by creating additional income streams, and as cultural benefits, whereby communities are incentivised to preserve their traditions and heritage to be shared with travellers. By widening the reach of tourism beyond the ‘classic’ destinations, EXO aims to expand its positive impact to more communities.
Off-the-Beaten-Track is just one of ten categories used in Travel for Good, EXO’s innovative, comprehensive rating system that gauges the sustainability of our travel experiences. Experiences that meet the Travel for Good criteria are tagged with icons on our website and within our digital tools, making it easier for our partners to identify and book responsible experiences that generate positive impacts.
The rugged hills of Lombok island, the authentic lifestyles in Vietnam’s rural towns and the uncharted territories of Saudi Arabia’s are a few examples of places awaiting discovery with EXO’s off-the-beaten track experiences. Read on to learn more.
Experience local village life with an interactive and impactful day away from the tourist crowds.
At a special homestay project in Sukau learn how to make handicrafts from coconut husks, join a local family for an interactive cooking class and assist in one of the community’s conservation projects.
Embark on a hiking adventure on Jabal Sawda, considered Saudi Arabia’s highest peak.
Follow the guide on a three-hour hike, passing juniper trees and enjoying spectacular mountain views along the way. The descent unveils breathtaking valley scenery that defies expectations in this desert country.
Convene with nature and connect with local culture on this journey deep into the heart of Lombok Island.
Spend a morning immersed in a typical Sasak village then hit the trails, trekking through dense ancient forest. Come face-to-face with wild monkeys and gaze in awe at the majestic waterfalls.
Bike along Hoi An’s Thu Bon River on a journey of local discovery.
Follow countryside roads and hidden tracks, stopping to explore handicraft villages, interact with local residents and learn about the connecting between the people, land and the river itself.
About Travel for Good
Travel for Good is EXO’s innovative, comprehensive rating system that gauges the sustainability of our travel experiences.
Each of our experiences, tours and hotels goes through a ratings process inspired by the three pillars of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. Following the evaluation, products are then tagged with Travel for Good icons on our website and within our digital tools.
Through this analysis, we’ve identified an array of sustainable travel experiences and tours. Our overall goal is to guide you, our partners, towards responsible choices that generate positive impacts in our destinations both for locals and for our planet while ensuring your guests have feel-good trips of a lifetime.
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