Ethical Holidays
Much Better Adventures was born from a desire to tell the world about the amazing, inspiring and unforgettable trips out there which carry the true essence of often overused terms like eco holiday, ethical holiday or responsible travel. Here are some of the most pioneering and awe-inspiring ethical holiday options we have discovered so far.
Some pioneers of eco and ethical holidays
This company runs kayaking and rafting trips in Nepal. They have also created RapidRunner Chance, a charitable organisation.
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A guilt free diving resort in Indonesia. They establish a 1220sqkm protected no take zone around the resort.
For further diving and scuba holidays click here.
For an eco-friendly and community aware surf school that won the January 2011 Sustainable Trip's 'Making a Difference' Award.
For further surf holidays click here.
For walking and activity holidays in India and has implemented 26 community tourism projects in remote areas of north-east India.
For further trekking holidays click here.
A social enterprise that organises guilt free, customised cycling tours of lesser known parts of Cambodia.
For further cycle and bike holidays click here.
Relief Riders International-India
Horse riding relief expeditions through India . Experience less visited places whilst helping with vital charity projects.
For further horse riding holidays click here.
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How do we choose these ethical holidays?
Local and independent:
We work only with local and independent tour operators, accommodation providers and guides around the world. That means you can be sure that, whoever you choose, you will be staying with local experts who can show you the REAL destination, and more of your money will be going straight into the local economy. This is the single most important factor in making sure your trip benefits the places you are going.
Muchbetter approved:
It doesn’t stop there though. In search results you will see a stamp next to all companies that have met our strict criteria for eco friendly and socially responsible travel, and continue to progress year after year. This is all displayed on their company profile, so that you can go on your holiday safe in the knowledge that you have in-depth information about what is being done, and what is planned to be done to improve the sustainability of these companies. Find out more about how the screening process works here.
Pioneers:
If there is a gold shield on the company or listing this shows that they are one of our Pioneers. These are the people going above and beyond the call of duty to make the world ‘muchbetter’. They have set up their travel company not just for profit but to solve an environmental or social problem, or to benefit their local community. We think these are perhaps the most mind expanding and life affirming holidays on the site, due to the wider mission of their work.
Useful Links
There are a lot of debates and issues around whether holidays and travel can ever be eco-friendly and ethical. Below are links to our take on some of these important issues. Your comments are welcome.
The pros and cons of travel, can it ever be good for the world?
Responsible travel and green certification
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