Travel Tips

Be a responsible traveller...

· Dispose your waste properly, separate organic and non-organic trash.  

· Leave what you find. Leave rocks, plants and other natural objects as you find them. Take only pictures, leave only footprints..

· Observe wildlife from a distance, do not follow or approach animals except that you are conducting scientific research.

· When walking in forest, walk in small group and stay on the path, as you can reduce damaged of ground plants and animals in forest cause by your foot steps. 

· Never feed animals. Feeding wildlife damages health and alters natural behaviors.

· Wear clothes that do not incite offense, suspicion or envy among local people. Avoid wearing tank tops, short shorts, clothes with a military appearances, or jewelry. 

· Respect other visitors and protect the quality of their experience. Let nature’s sounds prevail. Avoid making noise.

· Be courteous. Yield to other users on the trail. 

· When meeting villagers, greet them politely.

· Do not give money to villagers, unless it’s to compensate them for assistance for their assistance they have provided.

· Avoid purchasing product made from endangered species, hard woods or ancient artifacts 

· Use local resources - you'll discover more about local culture and lives. Remember that by spending locally, you’ll do more that aid the local economy – you will also enrich your journey because of your increased interaction with local.

"Culturally and environmentally responsible tourism can be a powerful force for conservation and community development"
The Earth Preservation Fund