Community Based Tourism

"responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of

local people."

Community based tourism takes this a step further..

Advantages to CBT

Creating jobs in the village

Locals sell their craftsJabusii, Thailand

Chinchero, PeruChinchero, Peru

Donations from groups

Work projects- Kenya

Building a school Merrueshi Kenya

Finished SchoolMerrueshi

When villagers remain in their communities they can continue to add to the overall prosperity of the village. This prevents the village to city exodus so common today in rural areas throughout the world. CBT helps create jobs in the communities.

Avoiding emigration

Preserving culture

Honoring traditional knowledge

Demonstrations Classes Walks Presentations

Offering local guided nature walks.Merrueshi Kenya

Mitigating environmental impact: Minimize outside garbage and remove

all that is brought in. Be prepared to filter their own water. Limit showers and don’t expect hot

water. Accommodations should be simple and

appropriate to the area. Bring warm sleeping bags so extra

wood is not burned. Be prepared to eat local foods.

Home stays

Lodge Stay and Guest Houses

Time to work in the fieldsVicos Peru

Ladahk IndiaLadahk India

Fun time to play with the children of the village Pokhara Nepal

Experiencing traditional dressLadahk India

Learning about local culture during talks with localsLadahk India

Sharing musicLadahk India

Learning to cook local style New Delhi India

Chinchero, Peru

Demonstrations of traditional arts

Vicos Peru

Oaxaca Mexico

Learning to weave

Making photography interactive, fun and responsibleSarangkot Nepal

Language LessonsBhaktapur, Nepal

Eating traditionallyLingshed Ladahk

Learning with the locals

Time to talk, laugh and share.

Time to appreciate the local sites

Quiet time for reflection in the village.Sarangkot Nepal