{"id":18748,"date":"2020-01-27T09:41:39","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T02:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/?p=18748"},"modified":"2023-11-04T09:06:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T02:06:56","slug":"travel-and-give-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/en\/travel-and-give-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel and Give Back"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Travel doesn\u2019t just have to benefit those doing the travelling and at EXO, we place communities and the environment in which we operate at the forefront of our operations.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>

One of the ways we ensure how we walk the talk is by making it easy and transparent for agents to identify tours that are responsible. With our destination product teams on the ground scouting experiences that make a difference, our EXO sustainability team have created five categories<\/a> to assess our short tours and experiences from a responsible travel perspective, including<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Below we take a look at just some of the experiences and tours that are deemed exceptionally responsible, making a positive impact on the people and places visited.  <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cycling from Southern Vietnam to Angkor Wat, Cambodia<\/a>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0There\u2019s nothing more carbon-friendly than relying on your own body power to get around. A 12-day cycling adventure from Saigon to Angkor Wat will provide for some experiences that most tourists miss out on.\u00a0 Follow the Mekong River upstream from the heart of the delta along narrow paths, past fields of sugar cane, fruit plantations, and lush green rice paddy fields, and enjoy watching the activities of the locals and soaking in the atmosphere as you pedal along the waterways. Cycle down roads lined with Khmer temples and fascinating river scenes. Spend some time on the coast before visiting Cambodia\u2019s capital, Phnom Penh and moving north to Tonl\u00e9 Sap and finally Siem Reap and the ancient ruins of Angkor Wat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Vintage bike tour of Shanghai, China<\/a>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Carbon friendly doesn\u2019t have to mean challenging though. For a less epic cycle adventure, see Shanghai at a slower pace on a half-day cycle tour.\u00a0 Travel beyond the modern skyline of Shanghai and discover the city\u2019s rich, exotic traditions by exploring quiet labyrinthine alleys by vintage bike and witness daily life at every turn. Pedal through hidden neighborhoods and become immersed in the local culture for one morning.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Rail and Ride – Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Thailand<\/a>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Many visitors to Thailand fly straight from Bangkok northwards up to Chiang Mai.\u00a0 However for a more carbon-friendly approach take things at a slower pace by using train travel \u2013 and see the ancient Siamese capitals of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai along the way, on fascinating walking and cycling tours.\u00a0 Board an overnight train to Chiang Mai feeling good about your carbon emissions and having gained an insight into Thai history.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Circus and dinner experience, Siem Reap, Cambodia<\/a>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Make a positive impact on a local community whilst taking in a different side of Cambodian culture \u2013 and be enchanted by an evening at Phare Cambodian Circus Show. Set up by refugees of the Khmer Rouge era, Phare promotes performing arts as a way to cope with trauma. Over the years they have not only helped hundreds of Cambodians but also helped to promote traditional Khmer culture. The hour-long show tells stories of modern life in Cambodia through a rich spectacle of song, dance and acrobatics. The performers combine traditional Khmer theatre with modern influences resulting in an entertaining and enthralling show.\u00a0 The evening also includes a delicious dinner of traditional Cambodian dishes, and a chance to meet and chat with the show\u2019s cast afterwards.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Make a difference in Myanmar<\/a>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0A 16-day trip around Myanmar covers some iconic as well as lesser-known sites while leaving a positive impact on local communities and the environment. Visit traditional villages and markets and support community based tourism and projects that directly benefit the locals.\u00a0 Visit a responsible elephant camp in Shan State, and for a truly unique experience visit the Burmese Star Tortoise Conservation Centre between Bagan and Mandalay. Discover the lesser-known sites of Bagan on an e-scooter, zipping past ancient ruins, traditional villages and age-old trades in an eco-friendly way, and enjoy a hands-on cooking class there. Travel by rail from Kalaw to Inle Lake and enjoy the gentle pace of travelling by train through the countryside of Myanmar. Leave the lightest carbon footprints with eco-friendly transportation where possible, and stay at responsible hotels. This is an amazing way to travel Myanmar with a heart.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Orou Sapulot community adventure, Borneo, Malaysia<\/a>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Discover the lesser-known side of Sabah on a community adventure, staying in Labang village in Sapulot, with the indigenous ethnic group of the Murut tribe. Sapulot is Sabah\u2019s best kept secret and is perfect for discovering local life, villages, nature and culture. Experience the warm hospitality and partake in an adventure in the natural environment of rivers, jungles and caves that they call home. See the amazing Pungiton Caves and a multi-levelled hidden waterfall. Experience the livelihoods of the Murut tribe, and learn about the projects and initiatives to help educate and support the Murut people, driven purely by local villages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Sustainable Laos<\/a>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Support sustainable tourism initiatives and interact with locals to understand their culture on a 9-day \u2018Sustainable Laos\u2019 experience. From Vientiane to Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang, cultural tours are blended with activities designed to preserve Laos\u2019 heritage. See family-run weaving workshops and pottery making, and support local Lao traditions by enjoying a performance of traditional dance.\u00a0 Enjoy browsing for handicrafts at local markets to understand Lao culture. Visit an association working to help landmine victims and gain an in-depth understanding of the history of the Vietnam War and the lasting impact of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in the area, as well as the efforts underway to clear them. Join socially-responsible activities by donating books and other items to a rural village in need. Take a trek to promote conservation of Laos\u2019 natural wonders. The tour also minimizes the environmental impact of tourism by including treks, bike rides and and using local boats where possible to get around.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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