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CONSERVATION, COMMUNITY, RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL

We learned a long time ago that when we hire a guide from a small places remain to be explored now and in the future. It’s no secret,
village, we’re hiring a family and supporting a community. Our that eco-tourism is providing compelling new economic reasons
commitment to making you an integral part of these relationships for protecting rainforests, wetlands and coral reef habitats. As

is built into every aspect of our trips. In your travels you’ll see that we explore our world, we are more than ever aware of the need to
the solar-powered telephone in a remote Maya village came about financially support wildlife and habitat conservation, education
because of people like you that saw a need. Around camp, after a and sustainable development in the regions we visit.

day of challenge and bonding with your guide, he may relate to you Many of our trips are operated in association with, and
how proud he is of his eldest daughter’s achievements in school. help to fund the work of the Belize Zoo and the Belize Audubon
At the end of the trip you’ll perhaps meet a shy young woman who Society in Belize, CONANP and village co-operatives in Mexico;
now has a world of opportunity ahead, made possible through our organizations whose hard work has led to the creation of parks,
very own High School Sponsor Program and your participation in an wildlife sanctuaries and marine reserves throughout the country.

Island Expeditions adventure. This is not only a responsible way to travel; it is an extremely
Our unwavering commitment is to support communities and rewarding way to travel. Through our philosophy of supporting
help sustain the environments where we travel. When you travel local communities and working in partnership with local and

with Island Expeditions, you are a part of the action – tourism international organizations, we gain access to renowned leaders,
and local communities working together so that wild unspoiled wildlife managers, artists, scientists and educators.

Great job in making our trip one of the best ever. I like the way your company is involved in supporting local communities, workers

and Belize’s resources. Very admirable!
Michael Jennings, Cameron ON Ultimate Adventure

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