Tunisia 13 day tour

Planet

PLANET
CARBON REDUCTION

Reduction in avoidable internal flights
This tour avoids all internal flights. All travel within Tunisia, from Tunis to Ain Draham, Sousse, Matmata, and Tozeur, is by shared, air-conditioned minibus or 4x4 vehicles, reducing the need for air travel and keeping the group’s carbon footprint low.

Shared local transport
The itinerary is operated as a small-group tour (maximum 12 travelers), with one shared vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing. This shared transport significantly reduces emissions per traveler compared to individual or private transport options.

Human-powered transport
Human-powered travel is an important feature of this itinerary. Guests take part in guided walking tours through the Medinas of Tunis, Sousse, and Kairouan, as well as nature walks and a guided forest hike in Ain Draham and the mountain oases of Chebika, Tamerza, and Mides. These experiences encourage low-impact exploration and immersion in natural landscapes.

Local-sourced and seasonal food
The tour includes several experiences highlighting Tunisia’s local and seasonal produce. Travelers visit markets with a local chef before a Tunisian cooking class, join olive oil tastings at a local farm, and share farm-to-table meals using regional ingredients. Visits to the Women of GDA El Ferch cooperative and family lunches in Ain Draham also showcase traditional, locally sourced food.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

Accommodation environmental impact reduction
All accommodation on the tour is locally owned, using existing hotels and traditional Berber camps. The Berber desert camp operates with minimal environmental footprint and is designed to respect its fragile desert surroundings through low-impact practices.


Entry fees to parks or protected areas
Entrance fees are included for several UNESCO World Heritage and protected heritage sites, including the Medinas of Tunis, Sousse, and Kairouan; the Amphitheatre of El Jem; and the archaeological sites of Dougga and Bulla Regia. These fees help preserve Tunisia’s cultural and natural heritage.

Contribution to nature recovery or rewilding projects
Visits to the mountain oases of Chebika, Tamerza, and Mides include guided walks with local experts who interpret these fragile desert ecosystems. These experiences raise awareness of water conservation and oasis ecology, helping to promote respect for local environments.

Expert nature guides
Local Tunisian guides accompany the group throughout, sharing deep knowledge of the regions visited, from the forests of Ain Draham to the desert ecosystems around Douz and Tozeur, and highlighting the importance of preserving natural and cultural heritage.

People

PEOPLE
LOCAL ECONOMY

Locally owned accommodation
All accommodation, including 3-4-star hotels and the Berber desert camp, is locally owned or operated, ensuring that revenue generated by the tour supports Tunisian businesses and communities.

Local economic opportunities
The tour celebrates Tunisia’s rich cultural heritage through a series of immersive local experiences. In Sejnane, women artisans share their UNESCO-listed pottery traditions, shaping and decorating clay by hand using ancient Berber techniques. Culinary heritage is explored through bread-making and Harissa workshops, hands-on cooking classes, and shared meals with local families that highlight regional ingredients and traditional hospitality. Visits to olive oil farms, rural cooperatives, and vibrant markets showcase small-scale agricultural practices and traditional crafts that remain central to community life.

Together, these experiences create meaningful economic opportunities for local artisans, producers, and families. Income from workshops, meals, and farm visits helps sustain rural livelihoods, supports women-led enterprises, and preserves Tunisia’s intangible cultural heritage. The tour ensures that tourism contributes directly to community wellbeing and the continuation of traditional skills across generations.



EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY

Local employment
All guides, drivers, and workshop hosts are Tunisian, many from the local regions visited. This ensures employment and income remain within the communities, while also offering travelers authentic, local expertise.

Opportunities for marginalised groups
The visit to the Women of GDA El Ferch cooperative provides vital support to rural women who produce traditional foods and crafts. This initiative promotes women’s empowerment, preserves heritage skills, and creates sustainable income opportunities.

Fair wages
Fair employment practices are followed to ensure that all staff are paid at least the legal minimum wage in Tunisia.