Overtourism has turned once-serene locales into overcrowded hotspots, wearing down infrastructure, and generally spoiling the experience for both visitors and locals. Overloved destinations struggle to cope with the sheer volume of visitors, leading to degraded environments, and unhappy locals. So, how can we be part of the solution, not the problem?
How can we help?
The good news! We and many other adventure travel companies are uniquely positioned to help. How? By dispersing tourism through promoting lesser-known destinations, designing our experiences towards sustainable practices, and creating a culture of responsible travel for everyone involved.
The Good News
More and more "conscious" travel companies are reworking their itineraries to focus less on major tourism hotspots. We've spent the last two years reviewing our Asia trips to find safer alternatives to busy routes while creating a more immersive experience – this means we stay away from the usual tourist tracks where possible, reduce time in bustling attractions or cities, and seek out quieter neighboring areas for our bike routes.
Off The Beaten Path
“Seeing the world differently” is an idea we love because visiting remote and less-developed destinations always offers more authentic connections to communities and places. The challenge has always been to find ways to reach these places safely and enjoyably. That's why our local guides work closely with our team to carefully design each of our routes, stops, and itineraries down to the very last detail.
Small Group Adventures
Bicycle travel, by its very nature, is low impact, sustainable travel at its best. By traveling in small groups, our hope is to leave the smallest footprint possible, allowing riders to bond with each other while having a positive impact on the places we visit along the way.
Want To Know More?
See what others are doing to promote sustainable travel by reading more from our partner Sustainable Travel International on their website. Sustainable Travel International is an organization dedicated to minimizing the negative impacts of tourism and maximizing its positive benefits for people, cultures, nature, and wildlife around the globe. We’re proud to be partners with them as we work together to create a better path forward!
