Our 2020 & 2021 Tour Programme

South Africa is a big and truly beautiful country with a unique history. This holiday explores the wide-open spaces, culture and history of the Western Cape Provinces of the country. Visits to Fairtrade wine and salt producers and a variety of other development projects help us to better understand life in this complex country. After arriving in Cape Town and enjoying a few days in the university town of Stellenbosch, we travel north up the coast to the white sandy beaches of Langebaaan. This unspoilt fishing village typ...

Travelling from Delhi to Kolkata, via the holy city of Varanasi, the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort at Agra, this is a trip which immerses you in the richness of India's vibrant culture and its often complex but nevertheless fascinating history. On the way you'll meet stone carvers, jewellers and craftworkers who, thanks to fair trade, are keeping skill and tradition alive and creating new opportunities for themselves and their families. At Noah's Ark in Moradabad we meet the artisans behind the popular hand-painted colourfu...

Welcome to the land of Earth, Fire and Ice! From the towering Andes to the thundering waterfalls of Salto del Laja, or the majestic Villarrica volcano reflected in its serene lake, evidence of the elemental forces which sculpted this amazing and beautiful land is all around you. As we travel through breathtaking natural scenery we are introduced to some of the most passionate stories of cooperation, determination, and of Fairtrade making a difference. Combining all this with a fascinating insight into Chile's cultural h...

Vietnam is packed full of incredible landscapes and welcoming, warm-hearted inhabitants. You will have the chance to experience typical Vietnamese handicrafts in villages and cities as we travel from the north, right down to the south of Vietnam. Along the way we encourage you to meet local people and explore a side to Vietnam that the tourists rarely see. We begin the tour with a visit to Craft Link and their showroom in Hanoi. From here we will travel out of the city to spend the night in a traditional rural village, w...

Akwaaba! Welcome to the land of sunshine. Whether it's the glories of its palm-fringed coast or the dazzling mulitude of its textiles and crafts, there is always something to fascinate and delight. As well as enjoying a friendly and spectacular country, you'll visit Kuapa Kokoo and meet the farmers who not only grow the cocoa for Divine Chocolate but also own a majority share in the company. We'll learn about cocoa production and visit projects funded by the Fairtrade premium. We'll also discover how the banana farmers o...

Forget the Thailand of the mass-tourism brochures! This trip will introduce you to a land rich in culture, beauty and diversity seldom seen by those who think only of its beaches and bars. Thailand is a country rich in cultural and ethnic diversity. It has a remarkable heritage of ancient crafts of all kinds. Setting off from Bangkok, this tour takes us north, through some stunning areas seldom visited by tourists and where you will have a real opportunity to appreciate authentic Thai life and meet the craftsmen and wome...

Dominated by the braiding strands of its mighty rivers, Bangladesh is a beautiful country of winding waterways, fertile farmland and a rich and fascinating culture. It's also home to a fantastic network of producers and you will have an opportunity to meet the people behind fair trade in Bangladesh and visit development projects that address the problems caused by war and flooding. You are unlikely to find a tour that visits so many different fair trade organisations and gives you the opportunity to learn and enjoy so much. ...

Towering palms, sandy beaches and vibrant towns provide a stunning backdrop to our journey around Cuba, but it is the rare opportunity to learn about and enjoy this intriguing country that attracts people to this tour. The striking friendliness of the people of Cuba enables us to learn firsthand from farmers about the challenges and benefits of organic farming and permaculture techniques, and throughout our tour we see how a unique political setting impacts on the lives of ordinary people. We visit sugar and tobacco farm...

With the majestic Himalayas supplying their stunning backdrop, this is a unique and unforgettable visit to a truly amazing country. As we explore the Kathmandu Valley with its many ancient temples, we spend time with weavers and handmade paper producers, members of the vibrant network of fair trade producers in Nepal. We also search for rhino in Chitwan National Park and spend time in the lakeside city of Pokhara which provides dramatic views of the Annapurna Himal. During our time in Nepal we visit Get Paper Industries ...

How do you take your coffee? With volcanoes or hot springs, in the rain forest or cloud forest, on the beach or by the lake? Well, on this trip you get to enjoy them all! Our adventure starts on the white sands of the Caribbean and as we travel through this beautiful green country we meet cooperatives and farmers who will share with us the benefits that Fairtrade has brought to their community. We make memorable stops at some of the incredible National Parks and Reserves teaming with birds, butterflies, plants and an...

As we travel through the stunning coastal and mountainous landscapes of southern India we leave the well-travelled tourist trail and are invited into villages and communities for an amazing insight into rural life. Starting with Fair Trade Alliance Kerala we visit smallholder farmers in the Western Ghats. In an area under threat from deforestation and the commercial use of natural forests, the farmers of organic coffee and spices see themselves as guardians of one of the most important areas of biodiversity in India. We ...

Famous for its textiles, crafts, and the richness of its society and culture, our Western India tour offers the perfect opportunity to experience this diverse and fascinating country. Led by our experienced Indian tour facilitator, Ranjith Henry, this tour takes us through the states of Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Gujarat and has a strong textile flavour. We begin in Mumbai, the commercial capital of India, home to some of Asia's largest slums and where we will see both sides of this complex city. From Mumbai we move on ...

Stunning scenery, exotic wildlife, a rich and fascinating culture - Sri Lanka has something to delight any traveller. And with all this packed into one small island, there's something to marvel at and enjoy every day, as we explore the wonders of its ancient cities, the lush tea estates surrounding Kandy and delight in the warm welcome from handloom workers at Selyn. From its modern capital, Colombo, to the glories of its ancient past, this tour provides the perfect introduction to all that Sri Lanka has to offer. We see...

It's not for nothing that Malawi is often called 'the warm heart of Africa'. This tour will take you off the beaten track to the lesser-visited northern part of the country where you will find stunning scenery, incredible wildlife and warm-hearted people. From the exotic shores of Lake Malawi, watching fishermen in dug-out canoes against a backdrop of palm trees, to the undulating plateaux of the great highlands and the Nyika National Park, northern Malawi is unspoilt Africa at its very best. You will meet coffee far...

The Kingdom of Eswatini may be the smallest country in the southern hemisphere but what it lacks in size it certainly makes up for in experiences! Formerly known as Swaziland, the country was renamed Eswatini in 2018 to mark the 50th anniversary year of the country's independence. This tiny nation stands as sub-Saharan Africa's last remaining absolute monarchy, ruled over by King Mswati III. Our Meet The People journey takes us to the iconic Swazi Candles, Ngwenya Glass and the growers of Black Mamba's famous chillis...

A real Andean experience! As we walk along ancient Inca trails in the beautiful Sacred Valley exploring historic cities and vibrant markets, Peru's cultural legacy and the skills and crafts of local communities are brought to life with visits to fair trade producers. In Lima we learn more about fair trade enthusiasts Manos Amigas and Allpa. As well as visiting their offices, we make a visit to one of Allpa's workshops to meet some of their silversmiths and learn about their work. From the capital, we travel up into the A...

Our wonderful tour to the "Land of the Incas". Travelling from Lima into the Andean Mountains, we visit fair trade craft producers, stay with their families, experience life in the Andes. Alongside visits to quinoa farmers and the islands of Lake Titicaca we'll explore ancient Inca ruins at Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu. An exciting itinerary for this spectacular country! Starting in the capital we visit Allpa and see their silversmiths at work before travelling up into the Andes and along the Sacred Valley of th...