Making a difference

Your visit to our village will show locals that the outside world is interested in their way of life, giving them a sense of pride in their community and encouraging them to become actively involved in conserving their natural heritage. It will also contribute to the village economy. There are many 'reconstructed' tribal villages in Thailand but through our homestay you will get to experience life in a real village and spend time getting to know your homestay family. At a time when there are a few spots left in Thailand that remain untouched, we believe it is important to conserve the culture and traditions of these hilltribe families through well managed tourism of small groups.

Our Travel Philosophy

We aim to offer travellers a way to visit the hill tribes and locals of northern Thailand in an authentic and respectful way. We believe in local travel away from the tourist crowds of package tours and commercial tourism. Our small private group tours, allow for more intimate and meaningful connections between locals and travellers, so we don’t believe in going to villages only to take photos. Small groups also mean we can carefully manage the impact of tourism and optimise the benefits. We like to visit off-the-beaten-path areas, so that travellers can enjoy visiting areas that are closer to the local way of life, this also brings tourist revenue to remote rural communities who may not have benefitted otherwise. Our service goes beyond providing only a travel service, to a genuine mission of channelling tourism to improve the welfare of host destinations. For ways in which we do this please see our Responsible tourism principles.

Responsible Travel tips

Buy locally made products rather than imported goods.  For example, you can support local artisans by purchasing their handicrafts, this is a great way to help them become self-sufficient Hire a local guide, you'll have a much deeper insight into the local culture and way of life whilst providing an income Choose locally owned guesthouses, restaurants and shops  Pay a fair price. Avoid excessive bargaining, a few baht may not mean much to you, but means a lot more to the vendor Respect the environment. Do not interfere with the natural surroundings or litter Do not waste resources such as water, electricity and gas It may be an idea to learn a few simple phrases in the local language such as 'Hello' and 'Thank You' Respect local cultures, traditions and values. If you are in doubt about what is good practice for any aspect of your travels, always seek advice first Remember that locals can have completely different concepts and thought systems. Be open to these new ways of thinking, instead of going in with answers beforehand If you have promised to send pictures or gifts to locals please remember to do so. It can be very disappointing for locals if they are expecting to receive something and it never arrives Provide your tour operator with any feedback or comments you have about the trip. If you had a positive experience offer to write a testimonial or review. Travel with an open mind and open heart, and remember a smiles goes a long way :)