Locally Based Tours by Country

This directory lists locally based tours, lodges, guesthouses, etc by country of destination. Contact details for these projects are updated regularly on Tourism Concern’s website at https://www.tourismconcern.org.uk" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">www.tourismconcern.org.uk. Key ACCOM

accommodation only (camping, guesthouse, lodge, etc)

ACCOM+

accommodation plus activities (cultural displays, etc)

AGRI

‘Agritourism’ – ie learning about local farming methods and lifestyles

BUDGET

no-frills, backpacker-style facilities

CENTRE

visitor centre or museum

DAY

day tours or shorter

RAINFOREST

rainforest lodges, tours

LUXURY

upmarket, luxurious

ORG

NGO (non-governmental organization), marketing organization, trade association, etc: sources of more information about local community tourism

SAFARI

wildlife tours, lodges

SAFARI+

wildlife tours, lodges, which also feature cultural tours

SCHOOL

language or other school

TOUR

multi-day tours, complete holidays

VOL

volunteer work placements

Cost

A cost per day indicates an all-inclusive price including accommodation, food and tours. A cost per night indicates accommodation only. Prices are per person, usually based on sharing a double room. All prices are approximate, subject to change and for guidance only: contact each tour/project for exact prices. All dollar prices refer to US$ unless indicated.

⬛ contact name/address

ⓣ telephone

ⓕ fax

ⓦ website

ⓔ email

Telephone codes

When dialling internationally, drop the initial zero from local numbers. In a few cases, we were unsure whether a number had an initial zero when dialled locally. If a number doesn’t work as listed, try redialling with or without an initial zero.

English-speaking?

Some Latin American tours are in Spanish only. Check with the tour operator. Unless specified, tours in other countries are in English, or can provide English-speaking guides.

Help us Update

If you know of similar community tourism projects or changes to these listings, please email Tourism Concern on info@tourismconcern.org.uk.

Index of Countries

Australia – Aboriginal tourism

Belize

Bolivia

Botswana

Brazil

Canada – First Nations tourism

Costa Rica

Cuba

Ecuador

Egypt

Ethiopia

Fiji

The Gambia

Guatemala

Honduras

India

Indonesia

Kenya

Kyrgyzstan

Malaysia

Mexico

Morocco

Namibia

Nepal

New Zealand – Maori tourism

Nicaragua

Pakistan

Palestine

Panama

Peru

Philippines

Russia

Samoa

Senegal

Solomon Islands

South Africa

Sri Lanka

Swaziland

Tanzania

Thailand

Uganda

US – Native American tourism

Venezuela

Zambia

Zimbabwe