Responsible tourism in the USA
Our USA Vacations
National Parks vacation in America
A medley of man-made and natural wonders
Family camping vacation in America
Camp under the stars in America
Alaska Glacier Bay small ship cruise
Get close up to Alaska where the big ships can't go
Deep South Delta Blues tour
A journey through America's cultural and musical heritage
Denali National Park vacation in Alaska
Experience untouched wilderness off the beaten path
Colorado vacation, self drive tour, USA
Explore the varied National Parks of the United States.
Self drive tour of the National Parks of America
Explore the United States fantastic National Parks.
Los Angeles to Las Vegas tour, USA
Discover California, Arizona and Nevada's best attractions
Alaska adventure vacation, salmon run
Active small group adventures in a retrofitted school bus
Wolf watching vacation in Yellowstone, USA
Expert guided trips to track & watch wolves in Yellowstone
West Coast tours in America
Spectacular journey along the USA's West Coast
Route 66 small group tour
The famous American road trip in a small group
Alaska adventure vacation
Go deep into the wild on this active Alaskan adventure.
Zion, Bryce and the Grand Canyon vacation
Take in some of the USAs greatest landscapes
California, Nevada and Arizona vacation
Journey into the remote wilds of Western America
Kenai Peninsula adventure vacation in Alaska
Orcas, Humpbacks and Glaciers: Experience Alaska's coastline
National Parks hiking vacation in America
A superb hiking adventure through the USA's most famous national parks
Yunnan small group vacation, China
An ultimate Alaskan adventure with wildlife and wilderness
South Carolina self drive vacation in USA
Tailor-made itinerary to South Carolina
Outdoor Alaska vacation
A wildlife trip to awaken the senses
Walking the Western US National Parks vacation
Explore the Grand Canyon, Zion & Bryce
America's canyonlands walking vacation
Iconic national park trails in America’s desert southwest
Hawaii Islands adventure vacation
An active island hopping adventure
American National Parks walking vacation
Hike surreal red landscapes and deep desert canyons
Coastal California self drive vacation
Discover coastal California on this tailor made tour
Camping tour of Yellowstone, USA
Wildlife, thermal pools, mountains and walking in Yellowstone
Grand canyon rafting vacation
White water rafting down the Grand Canyon
Alaska Glacier Bay and wildlife cruise
Glaciers, Humpbacks, grizzlies and mountains - Get up close
California hiking tour, John Muir Trail
Follow John Muir on one of the finest hikes in North America
Cajun country tour in Louisiana
Experience the sights, sounds and flavors of Cajun Country!
People & culture in the USA
American gun culture
Gun violence and access to arms is a complex issue in the USA but with gun violence deaths exceeding any other country of its size and wealth, the resolve to do something about it is growing in intensity. While others countries might look at the incredible rate of tragedies in the USA every year and despair, we need to appreciate that this is one of the most bitterly divisive issues in the country and in all likelihood it will, sadly, be years before it’s fixed. Until then, understand that there are many people across the United States that are standing up to be counted in the fight against gun violence.
What you can do
Apart from supporting the work of organisations like Amnesty International USA, which is insightful in highlighting the importance of fixing human rights abuses domestically as well as internationally, don’t be afraid to engage with Americans on your travels about such issues.
“Don’t go to areas you’ve been advised not to because you’re too cool for school. The US has guns.”
"One thing that annoys me is that Europeans come here and are quick to complain about Americans. The guns, the food, the obesity etc. But I try to tell people that America has a different culture and so like, other countries on your travels, you need to try and embrace that, talk to people and hear their arguments. You don’t have to agree with them, but you don’t have to be rude about it. Just give them a chance and hear their points of view, as you can learn something too."

What you can do
Look into the people behind the place, the legacy behind the landscapes. Read up before you go, and find out if there is some way in which you can contribute to the indigenous cultures of the regions you are visiting, particularly around the national parks. In the past, many tribes were moved on from these lands, and allocated reservations nearby. The national parks will be on the tourist trail, but the reservations are often just as spectacular if you can manage to gain a guided tour by local guides. Some of our favourites are Ganondagan in New York State, Havasupai near the Grand Canyon and the Ute Mountain Tribal Park near Mesa Verde National Park. Colorado. Two superb books to take on your travels are: I Am the Grand Canyon: The Story of the Havasupai People by Steven Hirst, and American Indians and the National Parks by Robert H Keller and Michael F Turek.
Responsible tourism tips
“Never order the ‘large’ in an American restaurant! You won’t be able to finish it. And lots of places are starting to offer alternatives to disposable plastic cutlery now, such as bamboo.”