Trekking Hiking and
Walking Holidays
Responsible Travel
About Us | AITO Quality Charter
High Places takes its responsibilities to sustainable
and responsible tourism seriously
We are aware that every trip has an impact and we do all we can to ensure that
this is sensitive to the local environment and benefits the local community. We want
our clients to appreciate and respect other countries, their institutions, traditions,
religions and heritage and we are committed to creating positive long-term
relationships with the communities and places we visit.
To ensure we meet these aims, we work with local people, using local staff and
supporting locally owned accommodation. Treks and group logistics are organised
to have minimal impact on the environment: groups are limited (max 12); wood is
only used for fuel when other resources are not available; cleanliness of water
sources is protected at all times; trek leaders are rigorous in ensuring that all litter
is removed from campsites and properly disposed of.
As members of AITO, the Association of Independent Tour Operators, we uphold
their guidelines on Responsible Tourism:
Awarded 3- star status by AITO for our commitment to Responsible Tourism
This is the highest accolade available for commitment to Responsible Tourism. The
award objectively evaluates company performance on a number of criteria including
involvement in local communities, day-to-day trip logistics and responsible business
practice.
High Places is a member of Tourism Concern
Tourism Concern's mission is to ensure tourism always benefits the local communities
they do this through a wide range of exciting and innovative projects. From working
with communities in destination countries to reduce social and environmental
problems connected to tourism, to working with the out-going UK tourism industry
to find ways of improving tourism so that local benefits are increased.
www.tourismconcern.org.uk
High Places supports the IPPG (International Porter Protection Group)
The IPPG works to improve the conditions of mountain porters in the tourism industry
worldwide. This means porters carrying for individual trekkers, organized groups,
climbing expeditions and
those who supply lodges. High Places supports
the work of IPPG and endorses its five recommended guidelines.
www.ippg.net
Responsible office practices
We also believe in being responsible to the environment here in the UK. So we try
to minimise the impact on the environment here. A sample of some of our efforts
are listed below:
0845 257 7500 Email: treks@highplaces.co.uk
