OUR CLIENT CODE OF CONDUCT

The following are some suggestions to make your experience with us a responsible and respectful one. Please note that these are just suggestions, not rules. Ultimately your actions on your trip are up to you, but we ask that you consider these points as guidelines for your trip.

We work very closely with the communities where we ride - our reputation and the reputation of our clients is very important to us. If you have anything you'd like to add to the list, or just want to comment, drop us a line.

• Be considerate of the communities and environment you visit.
• Don't litter. Try to carry your own shopping bag to avoid contributing to the plastic problem in many countries of the world.
• Avoid excessive waste and the use of plastic bottles (in many countries there is no way of disposing of these, therefore creating plastic mountains due to tourism).
• Reduce energy consumption. Unplug your mobile phone charger, turn off the lights...
• Conserve water. Take shorter showers... the average hotel guest uses over 300 litres of water per night! In a luxury hotel it is approx. 1800 litres!
• Always ask before taking photographs. If someone says no, respect their wishes.
• Educate yourself about the place you are visiting and the people.
• Respect cultural differences - and learn from it! People in different places do things differently - don't try to change them - enjoy them.
• Dress respectively. Cover up away from the beach. Cover your head in religious places. Notice local dress codes and adhere to them.
• Do not purchase or eat endangered species (e.g. turtle egg soup, crocodile handbags) Support the local economy. Buy locally made souvenirs, eat at local restaurants - enjoy the local culture!
• Purchase your souvenirs directly from local artisans or in shopping areas that are known to support local artisans
• Do not give pens, candy or other gifts to local children - it fosters a begging economy. If you wish to donate, contact a local school or tour operator who can ensure the gifts are distributed fairly and properly.
• Do not support the illegal drug trade or the sex trade.
• Support a local charity or organisation that works towards responsible tourism
• Support responsible tourism organisations - those operators who publicly are aiming to make tourism more responsible.
• Support local organisations - either in the place you visit or where you live