This type of travel adventure gives you the opportunity to live amongst villages and cultures and experience life through native’s eyes. These trips can be as remote as you like, and with them you get glimpses into lives that very few people ever get to see. If you are tired of the monotony of lying on a beach, and really want to push the boundaries, these are a way of opening your heart and mind to a whole new world.
Check out some of the amazing ideas below!
Social Tours & Immersion Trips around the world
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Envia Social Tours Mexico
They offer tours to villages around Oaxaca to support local business of entrepreneur women and educational programs. They believe that tourism can be have a positive economic, environmental and social effect for everyone, visitors, local people, their communities and the planet.
As a social business all of their profits are donated to Fundación En Vía, their partner organization.
Our tours offer a unique glimpse into life in Oaxacan communities through the perspective of individual business women. They visit small communities located just outside of the city, where they meet hard-working, optimistic, and problem-solving women who are part of En Vía’s program.
You will hear directly from these women about their businesses, their communities, and their experiences, and have the opportunity to ask them questions. Their tours are an educative experience and an opportunity to share a cultural exchange.
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Community Homestay Network Nepal
The Community Homestay Network has been set up to bring tourism to Nepal responsibly and sustainably, and to help build an entrepreneurial journey for the local communities they work with, significantly benefitting the women, youths, and marginalised communities while safeguarding the local culture and tradition.
The Community Homestay Network operates in partnership with local communities in Nepal to advance responsible community tourism. This creates tourism experiences that support the entrepreneurial journeys of women, youth, and marginalised groups, while preserving their cultural heritage.
The organisation prioritises boosting economic benefits through community homestays.
Women are encouraged to lead the management of tourism activities within homestays, enabling them to achieve financial independence, build confidence, and develop new skills.
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Local Living Italy Amalfi Coast
Enchanting hilltop villages, endless stretches of lemon orchards and vineyards, and miles of breathtaking cliffs caressed by deep blue seas…
Officially known as the Amalfi Coast, this enchanting region is rightfully called “paradise.”
On this journey, you’ll embrace the lifestyle of the fortunate locals, exploring charming small towns, winding mountain trails, and rich local traditions unique to this stunning area.
Begin your day wandering the ancient ruins of Pompeii, spend your afternoon hiking along the Mediterranean coastline, and retire at sunset to your beautifully restored 17th-century monastery accommodation.
Here, paradise isn’t just a dream — it’s your everyday reality.
This trip is an 8 days and starts and finishes in Naples.
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Local Living Ecuador Amazon Jungle
The Amazon Rainforest is a vibrant tapestry of life, offering an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in its rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. Embark on a transformative week that will take you from the bustling city of Quito to the heart of the jungle, where you will settle into your new home for the next four nights with a welcoming Quichua family.
You will experience a facinating shaman ceremony.
During your stay, explore the jungle on guided walks that lead to breathtaking waterfalls, revealing the secrets of the rainforest’s flora and fauna.
Paddle through winding waterways by canoe to visit a dedicated animal rescue centre, where you will witness efforts to protect and rehabilitate local wildlife. Gain firsthand knowledge about the powerful medicinal plants used by the Quichua people, and learn traditional skills such as using a blowgun.