Good Cause Tourism in South East Asia

Many travellers visiting South East Asia cite Angkor Wat, the Mekong Delta, Luang Prabang, and the beaches of Thailand as highlights of their visit to the region. Whilst these sights are certainly symbols of the heart and soul of the region, few tourists venture beyond these glorious attractions into the wider countryside of the countries they are visiting to discover other aspects that make up these diverse and captivating countries.

South East Asia is rich in culture, nature, history and tradition. However, to one extent or another the region has been devastated by war and natural disasters. Although tourism to the region has grown dramatically in recent years much of the South East Asian population still lives in poverty. Increasing numbers of visitors can also have negative environmental, social, and cultural consequences and typically these impact on the poorest of people.

Asia Adventures is actively involved in promoting sustainable / responsible tourism. This is a form of tourism that is commercially viable, but at the same time creates broader benefits for society and supports conservation of the natural, historic and cultural resources on which tourism depends. This section of our website presents a wealth of remarkable initiatives which not only provide for a richer travel experience, but also the opportunity to contribute in some way to improving the welfare of local people. Through these initiatives you will have the opportunity to learn more about the lives of the South East Asian people and the challenges they face, marvel at the stunning scenery, get up close with the local wildlife, or help to conserve the cultural heritage for future generations. We also work closely with the small but growing number of Community Based Tourism initiatives in the region, for more information please take a look at our 'Community Based Tourism' section.

By choosing Asia Adventures as your travel partner and visiting the ‘Good Cause’ initiatives described on the following pages, not only will you have an even more memorable experience, but you will also ensure that tourism is benefiting a much wider range of people.