China vacation and Yangtze river cruise

Planet

Carbon reduction

By traveling in a small group, we ‘tread lightly’ to minimise our impact on local resources and the environment.
Accommodation and restaurants in the itinerary use locally sourced food, which has not been transported long distances.
On Days 2, 4 and 18, we use public transport for the city tours, which reduces the carbon footprint of the group.

Environment and wildlife

We visit the Chengdu panda breeding center and the fees collected fund their important work on conservation of this endangered species.
We rewild 1,075sqft (100sqm) per passenger to compensate for all trip and flight emissions.
Our trips adhere to ABTA’s industry-leading animal welfare guidelines to ensure the best possible practices regarding working animals and wildlife viewing.
We work with our partners on the ground to proactively reduce waste; this includes eliminating all single-use plastic water bottles by providing refills for reusable bottles.
The payment of entrance fees to natural reserves and archaeological sites generates income, which is used for upkeep and development of these important sites.
Our local partners have reached B Corp Certification, which requires that they demonstrate high social and environmental performance.

People

Local economy

This trip visits local communities in Beijing hutongs and in the Xian Muslim quarter. This provides an opportunity to gain an insight into culture and heritage.
During this trip, we have lunch with a local family, which enables the sharing of cultures.
Local guides keep you well informed about local traditions and cultural-social sensitivities.
This trip brings income and opportunity to the destination community through the inclusion of locally owned hotels, restaurants, and other enterprises, and by championing locally produced food wherever possible.