Responsible travel is about bringing you closer to local cultures and environments by involving local people in tourism. It's about doing this in a fair way that helps ensure that they will give you an even warmer welcome. For example, a local guide from the destination will open your eyes to their cultures and ways of life far better than an expat guide could ever do – they will also earn a much needed income from you.

Responsible Travel at Lotussia Travel

Lotussia Travel has had a Responsible Travel policy from its inception over 5 years ago. We have gained respect from the locals because of it and are privileged to work with them so that you can visit some of Asia’s most remote regions.

What you can do

As a traveler, you also have a role to play in continuing Lotussia’s efforts on your trip, which is why we have written some guidelines on Responsible Travel for you to read.

These guidelines are not intended to be overbearing but simply clear and informative. They outline the standards of behavior that we expect from everyone who participates in our trips. The guidelines exist because we are privileged to be guests in local homes and communities, plus we want to promote sustainable tourism for both the benefit of the locals and so that travelers in the future can also visit and enjoy the same experience.

When you read the guidelines, you may find yourself considering issues that might never even have crossed your mind before. The area of Responsible Tourism is not black and white, it raises some ethical questions to which there are no clear answers. But with a little preparation in advance of your trip and by reading these guidelines, you can rest assured that the only impression you will leave behind after your travels is a positive one.

What we do

It has always been at the heart of Lotussia Travel’ ethos to not exploit local communities’ culture and environment. We ensure our tours are:

• low impact on natural resources
• respectful and observant of local customs and
• supportive of local economies

The vast majority of Lotussia Travel’ staff are locally employed and all our guides are, ensuring a more authentic experience for travelers, as well as sensitivity to local customs and culture. We also involve local communities in remote areas that we travel to.