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Responsible travel policy

RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL UPDATE
Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage
We regret that we can no longer promote or offer visits to Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage following adverse reports from the Born Free Foundation and some of our own customers. For more details, please click Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage

Carbon neutral flights
To reduce the impact of long-haul flights on the environment, we are asking each traveller to pay a voluntary contribution to Climate Care. Please contact us for more details.

Travel advice
For up to date advice on travelling to Sri Lanka and Maldives, please click Travel advice



Code of Conduct

  • What is 'Responsible Travel'?
  • Carbon neutral flights
  • Our travel philosophy
Local Employment and Environmental Awareness in Sri Lanka
  • Guides
  • Transportation
  • Accommodation
  • Restaurants
  • Crafts, souvenirs and shopping
Community-led Projects in Sri Lanka
  • Forgotten Village Sri Lanka
  • Village homestay
Environmental Projects in Sri Lanka
  • Turtle Conservation Project, Rekawa
  • Elephant Transit Home, Uda Walawe NP
  • Born Free Foundation
Office-based Environmental Policy in the UK

Travellers' Code of Conduct

  • Background
  • Information for travellers
  • Conduct and behaviour
  • Tipping and begging
  • Bargaining
  • Reducing water consumption
  • Limiting non-degradable waste production
  • Responsible trekking
  • Responsible diving and snorkelling
Complaints Procedure