Two responsible tour operators have worked with mountain villagers to set the standard for long-term community tourism with a female touch A new community-based hill trekking route in remote northern Laos has been created, based on the principles of responsible tourism. The inaugural four-day trek will commence on 16 February, with the participants being six women from Australia. The trip, organised by Camino Women (Australia) and Khiri Travel (Laos), will be part of a 12-day northern Laos journey which includes a slow boat ride on the Mekong river, a train ride, visits to Buddhist caves and an elephant park, walks in paddy fields, meetings with various ethnic group villagers, and experiencing the UNESCO world heritage township of Luang Prabang. However, it is the inclusion, su...
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