Communicate Directly
Masai village Day Tour Experience
This is an exclusive well detailed tour of the Masai culture and various activities from both men and women. The making of the Manyatta by women, Spear throwing, use of Masai herbs, and the intricate details of Age sets in Men and Women.
An authentic day experience of the historical and cultural tour of Masai land. This is a step-by-step experience of their culture from both Men and Women. The Maa community is privileged to have preserved their culture from the 17th and 18th Century. There a reference point when it comes to the culture of the East African communities both in Kenya and Tanzania.
A highlight of your safari vacation is a visit with these Maasai people. The Community is welcoming and happy to share their culture and ways of life.
Part of the tour funds is directed to supporting the community where we visit.
Community project cooking class and Medellin social transformation tour
Via Cocina combines social transformation and healthy eating with delicious cooking classes, and many say the project’s inspiring story is worth the trip alone. I've traveled to 70+ countries as an international development volunteer since 2003, and this is my life project coming to fruition!
When you book an experience with us, the proceeds directly support Via Cocina activities, subsidizing cooking classes and training for low income community members who cannot afford to pay market value. We even show you what past activities have helped us accomplish, and how your participation and contribution will have impact on the project's future development. But above all, it's a very relaxed, fun opportunity to share stories and flavors in the kitchen, and most guests leave with a time-saving trick or two that changes the way they cook for the rest of their lives!
Maasai village visit and Chemka hot-springs with hot lunch.
Tanzania is well known for its landscape and wildlife, but visitors are often left wondering about the lifestyle and culture of the country’s indigenous communities. Separate the fact from the fiction on this day tour to a Maasai village and hear first-hand insights into Maasai traditions directly from community members. Benefit from the personalized attention and insights of your private guide and travel the distance easily with round-trip transportation from your Arusha or Moshi hotel.
– Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of Arusha or Moshi
– Learn about Maasai culture directly from community members
– Receive personalized attention from your guide on a private tour
– Round-trip transportation from your hotel ensures a hassle-free trip
Flamingo & Mangrove Trip with Local Guide
The mangrove forest of Lac Bay is one of the best-preserved mangrove forests in the Caribbean. For generations, this lush, green environment has served as a home and incubator to native fish, baby rays, lobster and seahorses. The bushy and beautiful trees and their deep, webbed roots protect Bonaire from extreme weather conditions. It’s rumoured that they’re strong enough to withstand the wind and water to slow a tsunami!
While driving south to the Mangroves, your guide will inform you about the history and sites of Bonaire. You’ll also have a chance to ask questions and explore before arriving at beautiful Lac Bay.
Tel Aviv: Community Resilience Following October 7th
Discover the resilience of the Tel Aviv community on a guided tour of the city. Visit businesses run by army reservists, volunteers, and evacuees. Explore new local communities formed in response to the crisis. Discover powerful street art reflecting wartime experiences.
Meet people whose lives were directly impacted by the events. Learn about businesses that reopened or shifted their focus. See how new communities have formed. Discover street art that tells the story of this time with no filters, capturing feelings of loss, frustration, and resilience.
End the tour at Cafe Otef, a symbol of community resilience. The café is dedicated to the memory of Dvir Karp, a chocolatier who was killed on October 7th while protecting his children. The café now serves as a vibrant social center in Tel Aviv. It’s a place that symbolizes both community resilience and ongoing recovery from trauma.
Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rentals – Very Close To The Bridge!
Rent a bike at the bicycle rental shop nearest to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Bike along waterfront paths and across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, where you can return by ferry (ticket is your own expense). A helmet, lock, and map are all included with your rental.
Through the Favelas of Lima, Helping local communities by booking
This is an eye-opening experience where you will be able to learn about local life and how progressive these people are.
Walk up the steep steps through the community while you are listening to our guide about the development of the "barrio". See and get the best pictures of the art murals painted by the locals who had a very dark past, but now they have changed their lives through the art. At the end, we get to the top of the barrio to get a general view of Lima.
We run this tour along with "Color Energía '', an organization created by local artists and neighbours of Leticia,, which is a "barrio" located on the hillsides. We support each other in this activity to promote this project as a tourist attraction. A percentage from the money you pay is going directly to the cleaness and the neighbor who comes with us on the tour.
Full Day trip To Rabat City From Casablanca
enjoy a full day trip to Rabat city, the capital and the captivating city with a pick up from your hotel or the port in Casablanca
Renovate / Touch Up a Community Facility
Get immersed in this experience hosted by a local changemaker! Enter the inspiring world underneath Cape Town's touristy surface.
A Side by Side experience is the perfect, hands-on way to escape the tourist trap, live like a local, and make an impact. A percentage of every booking goes directly back to the changemakers we've partnered with in the form of year-end gifts: equipment, bursaries, and cash grants.
To ensure your changemaker-hosted experience runs smoothly and guests' every last need is met, an SbS guide will be by your side throughout, from pick-up to drop-off (if you add the Hotel Pickup add-on). Your guide will provide you all the background info you need to know and settle the entrance fees on your behalf.
Optionally add the Photoshoot add-on for HD pics/vids of you in action sent by Google Drive same day.
Learn, laugh, imagine, bond, and come away a changed person after sharing this experience with some seriously inspiring locals.
Charubala Homestay: A Community-Based Homestay in, Bangladesh
What sets our experience apart is the heart behind it. I’m not just a host—I’m a passionate tourism advocate working to bring meaningful change to my village. As the founder of Bangladesh’s first government-recognized community-based homestay, I’ve created a space where travelers experience authentic hospitality while directly supporting local families.
Set in the culturally rich and naturally beautiful village of Juri, Moulvibazar, our tours are more than sightseeing—they are about real connection. Guests engage with tribal communities, explore lush tea gardens, hike to waterfalls, and share stories over traditional meals.
Every booking helps us empower villagers, preserve indigenous culture, and build a more inclusive local economy through tourism. If you want to explore Bangladesh off the beaten path—and help a community grow in the process—this experience is for you.
Tour Stairs and Cemetery Commune 13
This Tour is directed by the guides and social leaders of the territory itself, who have lived and have been part of the transformation of the commune.
Cleanup of Community / Environment with Kids add-on
Get immersed in this experience hosted by a local changemaker! Enter the inspiring world underneath Cape Town's touristy surface.
A Side by Side experience is the perfect, hands-on way to escape the tourist trap, live like a local, and make an impact. A percentage of every booking goes directly back to the changemakers we've partnered with in the form of year-end gifts: equipment, bursaries, and cash grants.
To ensure your changemaker-hosted experience runs smoothly and guests' every last need is met, an SbS guide will be by your side throughout, from pick-up to drop-off (if you add the Hotel Pickup add-on). Your guide will provide you all the background info you need to know and settle the entrance fees on your behalf.
Optionally add the Photoshoot add-on for HD pics/vids of you in action sent by Google Drive same day.
Learn, laugh, imagine, bond, and come away a changed person after sharing this experience with some seriously inspiring locals.
Build Upcycled Furniture for a Community Garden
Get immersed in this experience hosted by a local changemaker! Enter the inspiring world underneath Cape Town's touristy surface.
A Side by Side experience is the perfect, hands-on way to escape the tourist trap, live like a local, and make an impact. A percentage of every booking goes directly back to the changemakers we've partnered with in the form of year-end gifts: equipment, bursaries, and cash grants.
To ensure your changemaker-hosted experience runs smoothly and guests' every last need is met, an SbS guide will be by your side throughout, from pick-up to drop-off (if you add the Hotel Pickup add-on). Your guide will provide you all the background info you need to know and settle the entrance fees on your behalf.
Optionally add the Photoshoot add-on for HD pics/vids of you in action sent by Google Drive same day.
Learn, laugh, imagine, bond, and come away a changed person after sharing this experience with some seriously inspiring locals.
Taquile Community Homestay – Responsible Tourism
A trip until the heart of Titicaca lake, to discover the traditions and the culture of Taquile Island, where the community lives defending its authenticity and simplicity.
Back to Communism Walking Tour
A comprehensive time-trip to the cold war times guided by those who have experienced it and survived.
Emberá Village Tour in Chagres – Indigenous Culture and Nature
, Direct and authentic contact with the community: It is not a staged show, but a real experience with the Emberá, where you are welcome as a guest, not as a tourist.
Expert and bilingual local guides: Complete accompaniment with guides who explain the history, worldview and customs of the Emberá with deep respect and knowledge.
Support for sustainable tourism: A portion of the tour value directly benefits the community, contributing to its economy, education and cultural preservation.
Traditional canoe tour: You sail along the Chagres River in handmade boats, as they have for generations.
Personalized experience: Small groups to ensure close attention and authentic connection with hosts.
Typical food included: You taste a traditional lunch prepared by the community, fresh and with local ingredients.
Discover Local Communities and Traditions in Cape Town
Our Township Tour offers a unique, immersive experience that takes you off the beaten tourist path and into the heart of Cape Town's local communities. What truly sets this tour apart is the opportunity to engage directly with the people of Langa Township, hear their stories, and experience their vibrant culture firsthand. You'll walk the streets, visit local landmarks, and explore community initiatives that are making a difference, all while guided by an expert who understands both the history and the current reality of township life.
The tour also includes a visit to the impactful District Six Museum, where you’ll learn about South Africa’s complex past during Apartheid. The optional African beer-tasting session at Guga Sthebe Arts and Cultural Centre adds an authentic local flavor to your journey.
This tour is perfect for those looking to gain a deeper understanding of Cape Town beyond the tourist highlights, while supporting local communities.
Sing with a Community-based Change Org w/ Kids add-on
Get immersed in this experience hosted by a local changemaker! Enter the inspiring world underneath Cape Town's touristy surface.
A Side by Side experience is the perfect, hands-on way to escape the tourist trap, live like a local, and make an impact. A percentage of every booking goes directly back to the changemakers we've partnered with in the form of year-end gifts: equipment, bursaries, and cash grants.
To ensure your changemaker-hosted experience runs smoothly and guests' every last need is met, an SbS guide will be by your side throughout, from pick-up to drop-off (if you add the Hotel Pickup add-on). Your guide will provide you all the background info you need to know and settle the entrance fees on your behalf.
Optionally add the Photoshoot add-on for HD pics/vids of you in action sent by Google Drive same day.
Learn, laugh, imagine, bond, and come away a changed person after sharing this experience with some seriously inspiring locals.
Pop-Up Cinema in the Community + Post Film Discussion with Locals
Get immersed in this experience hosted by a local changemaker! Enter the inspiring world underneath Cape Town's touristy surface.
A Side by Side experience is the perfect, hands-on way to escape the tourist trap, live like a local, and make an impact. A percentage of every booking goes directly back to the changemakers we've partnered with in the form of year-end gifts: equipment, bursaries, and cash grants.
To ensure your changemaker-hosted experience runs smoothly and guests' every last need is met, an SbS guide will be by your side throughout, from pick-up to drop-off (if you add the Hotel Pickup add-on). Your guide will provide you all the background info you need to know and settle the entrance fees on your behalf.
Optionally add the Photoshoot add-on for HD pics/vids of you in action sent by Google Drive same day.
Learn, laugh, imagine, bond, and come away a changed person after sharing this experience with some seriously inspiring locals.
Hoi An ( Da Nang): transfer to/from Hue directly – budget taxi.
– The driver is fiendly and careful while driving.
– Ask to stop for photos whenever you want.
– Flexible with timings for your itinerary.
– Enjoy local dishes, meet local friendly people.
– Air-conditioned car with safe driver.
– Driver speaks good english and explain sights along the way.
– Pickup and drop-off at flexible locations as your request.