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Kathmandu

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Activities / Experiences, Itineraries, Trip Planning

Locally-owned

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About Us

We develop custom trip plans for individuals and small groups in Nepal that offer immersive experiences and the soft adventure that we are famous for. We are also market leaders in terms of sustainable tourism practice, as you will find out as you start talking to us. Our operation started in 2002, so we have very deep local experience that we use to develop these experiences of a lifetime!

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Painted Circle is partnering with this and other purpose-driven business to bring you elevated experiences and value through our RADIUS program.

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RADIUS

Great news - you have access to special offers at

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10% off all expereinces

So long as you are coming to us from here, we will honour this discount - please mention "Painted Circle" when you make your booking inquiry with us. Even if we develop a trip for you, we shall be very transparent about how the costing works, and then still offer you the discount!

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Inclusion

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is part of the movement

We join Painted Circle in the effort to make travel more inclusive and welcoming for all. We are committed to creating welcoming experiences for all guests, and seek all opportunities to exercise respect and civility. Together with Painted Circle we are taking a stand that travel must be for everyone.

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Environmental Impact

We're sharing information about our environmental strategy and impact. Here's the status of our environmental plan:

Partially-integrated environmental impact plan in use

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Social Impact Strategy

We have a strategy in place for having a positive impact on our community.

Socialtours is a responsible tourism company that aims to create social and environmental impact through its tours and activities. Here are some ways that Socialtours is making a social impact:

Empowering local communities: Socialtours works closely with local communities to design tours and activities that promote sustainable and responsible tourism. By involving local people in tourism, Socialtours creates economic opportunities and supports local livelihoods.

Promoting cultural exchange: Socialtours offers tours and activities that provide travelers with opportunities to learn about local cultures and customs, and to interact with local people. This promotes mutual understanding and respect between people from different backgrounds and helps to break down stereotypes.

Supporting environmental conservation: Socialtours is committed to minimizing its environmental footprint and supporting conservation efforts. It offers eco-friendly tours and activities that promote responsible tourism practices, such as waste reduction and energy conservation.

Fostering social entrepreneurship: Socialtours supports local social entrepreneurs who are working to create positive social and environmental impact in their communities. Through its tours and activities, Socialtours showcases these social enterprises and helps to build their capacity and visibility.

Engaging in advocacy and education: Socialtours engages in advocacy and education initiatives that promote responsible and sustainable tourism practices. It collaborates with local and international organizations to raise awareness about tourism's impact on local communities and the environment, and to promote more responsible and sustainable tourism practices.

Overall, Socialtours' social impact is aligned with the principles of responsible and sustainable tourism, which aim to create positive social, economic, and environmental outcomes for all stakeholders involved in tourism.

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