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Our Thoughtful Travel Charter & Initiatives


  • Retracing the steps of the Stampeders route over the Chilkoot Pass. |  <i>Mark Daffey</i>

 

  • Ferns on the Franklin |  <i>Glenn Walker</i>
  • Huilloc Healthy Cook Stove Project, Peru Community Project
  • Arnhem Land Aboriginal culture, Northern Territory |  <i>Tourism NT</i>
  • Relaxed Mother and Son onlooking the streets of Cambodia |  <i>Peter Walton</i>
  • Beautiful gorilla in Rwanda |  <i>Ian Williams</i>
  • Trekking with a full pack through the Himalayas |  <i>Heike Krumm</i>
  • Help us keep the places that inspire us clean by taking part in our 10 Pieces litter initiative |  <i>Lachlan Gardiner</i>
  • Our Positive Impact Projects, such as the Bac Lieu Vietnam Wind Project, supports local economies and their sustainable development. |  <i>South Pole</i>
  • Local school boy Kenya |  <i>Trent O'Donnell</i>
  • Clearing nets and marine debris from the Arhnem Land coastline

Our positive environmental impact

 

Ways we support local communities

 

Our philanthropic arm


Endorsements


  • “IPPG would like to congratulate World Expeditions on its ongoing support and efforts to make the conditions of their porters safer and easier. By following IPPGs five porter care guidelines such as providing tents, cooked food and warm drinks in addition to full outdoor clothing and boots when porters are above the tree line, World Expeditions has set a high standard of porter care for large trek companies. In addition, World Expeditions’ initiative in flying large quantities of clothing to Nepal for the porter clothing bank in Kathmandu and sponsoring fundraising talks is greatly appreciated. Keep up the good work.” - Dr. Jim Duff, Patron IPPG
    www.ippg.net


  • “The International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) was founded in 1986 with a vision of travel and tourism becoming the world’s first ‘global peace industry” and the belief that every traveler is potentially an “Ambassador for Peace.” As an integral part of this vision, IIPT has promoted a social and environmental ethic within the travel and tourism industry. It is most gratifying to know that a global adventure travel company has simultaneously been aiming for a similar objective. World Expeditions’ Responsible Travel Guidebook is testimony to their inherent vision to make travel a valuable player in the health of our world and its people” - Louis D’Amore, Founder, International Institute of Peace Through Tourism
    www.iipt.org


  • "World Expeditions were the winners of the "Environmental Achievement Award 2001" for their outstanding publication of 'The Responsible Travel Guidebook', highlighting ways to minimise the impact of your travel, and encouraging every participant to only take photos' and leave only Footprints. WWF decided to be involved in the award to encourage tourism strategies and practices that have a positive effect on the environment. This award to World Expeditions not only acknowledges and rewards progress towards better environmental management, but also identifies the practices that can be promoted and adopted by others, internationally as well as in Australia. Congratulations World Expeditions for helping us to make and sustain a better environment for all of us to enjoy!" - www.wwf.org.au


  • "As the world's oldest and largest international ecotourism association, TIES is a global source of knowledge and advocacy uniting communities, conservation, and sustainable travel. TIES is proud to have World Expeditions as a Premium member since 2014. We commend them for their exemplary sustainable tourism initiatives which include the World Expeditions Responsible Travel Guidebook, eco campsites in Nepal, carbon offsetting, and their porter and animal welfare programs." - Julia Guerra, TIES Director of Operations
    www.ecotourism.org


  • "As an international development agency working within communities around the globe serving the most vulnerable, it is incredibly inspiring to align with an organisation like World Expeditions who has a strong commitment to responsible travel and child safe tourism. With a high ethical footprint and a genuine desire to encourage their customers to be mindful of the impact they can have while travelling, their dedication is testament to their organisational philosophy" - Shona Langridge, Corporate Partnership Manager
    www.worldvision.com.au


  • “Since 2005, World Nomads has partnered with World Expeditions to help to fund, film and share their Community Project Travel initiatives and the stories behind them. From repairing a village school in Rajasthan to rescuing marine wildlife in Northern Australia to bringing solar power to remote Andean communities in Peru, World Expeditions truly strives to give back to the places in which they operate. We are proud to partner with a tourism business that really believes in social impact, promotes responsible travel and supports travellers to make a difference in the world.” - Alicia Crosariol, Programs Marketing Manager
    www.worldnomads.com


  • "Our Ethical Tour Operators Group (ETOG) was set up with the purpose of highlighting how tourism can be a force for good. This is achieved by collaborating with socially responsible tour operators, such as World Expeditions, who are passionate about minimising negative impacts within the industry.
    The long-term vision is to promote a fairer way to travel – one that respects local communities, culture and the environment and holidays that are welcomed by local people. ETOG achieves this through the way in which they conduct business and especially on how they influence their supply chains to create long-term dividends to local people. Our responsibility lies in ensuring that their relations with their suppliers and clients are beneficial, sustainable and equal." - Luke McMillan, ETOG General Manager
    www.tourismconcern.org.uk


  • “World Animal Protection is thrilled to partner with World Expeditions on their animal welfare in tourism policy and code of conduct. This progressive adventure tourism company was a leader in removing elephant rides from all of their itineraries in 2014 and we were happy to help expand on that commitment to protect all animals everywhere they travel. World Animal Protection works with the organizations and people who have the most direct impact on improving the lives of animals and through our partnership with World Expeditions we can take a big step forward in ending the needless suffering of animals in tourism and ensure that wild animals stay in the wild where they belong.” – Elizabeth Sharpe, Communications Manager, Canada
    www.worldanimalprotection.org


  • "The Wilderness Society is dedicated to the protection, promotion and preservation of wilderness areas. Achieving this has never been easy. It is therefore extremely encouraging when a business takes leadership in developing respect for our fragile environmental and cultural landscapes. World Expeditions has displayed this leadership and committed themselves to act in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. They are striving to minimise the impact of their business, assist local communities in their efforts to care for the environment and educate their travellers. This ethical policy puts into writing a philosophy that they have been operating for many years. We commend them on their ongoing attempts to find a true balance between the enjoyment and the preservation of our physical and social environs." – Matt Brennan, Business Operations Manager
    www.wilderness.org.au


  • "The Himalayan Trust UK is proud to be associated with World Expeditions and gratefully benefits from their support and fund raising efforts, which continue to put something back into the needy communities visited. Thanks for all your support and long may it continue." - Tony Astill
    www.himalayantrust.co.uk


  • “World Expeditions commitment to responsible trekking practices, their leader training and enviable track record as a founding member of the IPPG are among the reasons why it is the Australian Himalayan Foundation's preferred partner for operating its support treks in the Himalaya.” - Garry Weare, Director www.australianhimalayanfoundation.org.au

  • South Pole Group

    "South Pole proudly partners with World Expeditions to help travellers act on climate change. As well as compensating for the emissions from air travel, South Pole's carbon offset projects invest in communities and their sustainable development. World Expeditions supports a range of renewable energy projects in developing countries which provide a sustainable solution to growing energy demand."- Chris Perceval, Director of Technology and Transport
    www.southpole.com


  • “The Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation (SEHF) has partnered with World Expeditions since 2007. The SEHF Huma Treks to the Solu Kumbu area of Nepal, have been an important vehicle in the foundation’s fundraising efforts. We have found our collaboration to be most beneficial in helping attain our goals of funding the operation of the Kunde Hospital, granting medical scholarships to Sherpa candidates, building and operating the Zeke O’Connor High School in Phaplu Nepal, providing Women’s Literacy classes for women over the age of 35, and in our reforestation efforts in the Khumbu area of Nepal.” – Zeke O’Connor, Founder and Executive Director
    www.thesiredmundhillaryfoundation.ca


  • "10 Pieces is proud to have World Expeditions as its Founding Partner due to their ongoing commitment to minimise their environmental impact and their complete dedication to responsible and sustainable travel. Believing in the collective power of individuals and the potential of a grassroots organisation, Donna Lawrence, Responsible Travel Manager at World Expeditions, was the driving force behind integrating 10 Pieces into their trips and providing continuous program improvements. 10 Pieces would like to thank World Expeditions for providing us with strong local and international support so together we can create a cleaner world" - Lisa Vitaris, Founder and Director
    www.10pieces.com.au


  • “2003 was a tremendously exciting year for me with the 50-year anniversary of my 1953 summit of Mount Everest with Tenzing Norgay. The 29th of May heralded celebrations all over the world, including the banquet tent at Thyangboche where 150 enlivened World Expeditions trekkers gathered for one of Nepal’s largest mountain dinner parties. The event helped to raise a substantial donation for the Himalayan Trust – funds that are so vital in continuing the work that the trust invests in schools and medical facilities for the Sherpa people of the Everest region. I am so grateful to World Expeditions and its participants, for the continued efforts, contributions and support of the Trust over the years.” – the late Sir Edmund Hillary
    www.edhillary.com


  • "Right from the early days World Expeditions has been a strong supporter of The Fred Hollows Foundation. World Expeditions’ staff and clients have shown real enthusiasm and a willingness to help us achieve our vision of a world where no one is needlessly blind. There is no better example of this than the See the World Challenge, which offered individuals and organisations the chance to raise money for The Foundation and be rewarded with an adventure trip of a lifetime to Nepal, Vietnam and Cambodia and the Northern Territory. As part of the trip participants got to visit one of our programs to see how the money they raised is making a difference. World Expeditions’ commitment to this program was second to none – it was just outstanding!” – Gabi Hollows
    www.hollows.org


  • “Our Planet Travel applauds World Expeditions dedication to protecting our environment through promoting responsible travel. As a world leader in responsible travel, World Expeditions are an inspiration. Our Planet Travel is proud to be a media partner and supporter of the company’s Community Project Travel projects, and the initiatives of the World Expeditions Foundation – an excellent role model for all businesses in the tourism industry. Working together with World Expeditions to promote responsible and sustainable travel gives us great pleasure. Well done guys, and keep up the great work. We love working with you!”- Melanie Grevis-James
    www.ourplanettravel.com.au


  • "Paddy Pallin has worked closely with World Expeditions for many years. One reason that we have partnered with this business is the consistently high ethics and respect that WE have always paid to the environment and people of every country that they operate in. World Expeditions, also works to improve the knowledge and understanding of all the clients that travel with them. Many trips can include an element of giving back to the country that you are visiting, in my case a day spent fixing and painting a school house in Nepal. This was a small effort on our part, however greatly appreciated and a great way of stepping beyond just being a tourist, into becoming friends with the people and being a part of the community." - Tim Pallin
    www.paddypallin.com.au


  • "Leave No Trace (LNT) Australia is pleased to welcome World Expeditions as a partner which enables World Expeditions to align its internal minimal impact practices and messages with the growing international LNT program. Operating in locations with high biodiversity and cultural values World Expeditions has striven to be a leader in ensuring places and people are beneficiaries of travellers visiting their chosen destinations and in setting industry standards.” - Cameron Crowe, Executive Director
    www.lnt.org.au

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