Code of Conduct

We promote egalitarian values when traveling-- do not expect to be served or waited on, rather, we hope you ask yourself how you can be more engaged with your guide, your travel mates, and the local community. Therefore, we require that all participants agree to and sign the following Code of Conduct before being allowed to participate on a trip through the Network.

1. Support each other-- offer a helping hand, attentive ear, or words of encouragement to your fellow travelers, trip leaders, guides, and locals you meet along the way.

2. Embrace the experience-- sometimes you may feel uncomfortable, sometimes situations are unfamiliar, it’s all part of the experience of travel; embrace it, live it, learn from it and reflect upon it.

3. Treat others with respect, but remember respect is a two-way street.

4. Engage in respectful dialogue and respect the opinions of others.

5. Cause no harm.

6. Respect and protect the environment-- pack it in, pack it out (we’re talking garbage and plastic waste here), take only photos, and leave only footprints.

7. No harassment, bullying, or discrimination against anyone.

8. Follow and abide by local laws at all times, especially as they relate to drugs and alcohol. Understand that if you break them, your guide/fixer cannot help you.

9. Complaining diminishes the experience for everyone-- if you’re upset about something talk with either a member of our team or your guide/fixer privately and we will do our best to help you. We’re all people working together to make amazing experiences.

10. Please understand that failure to abide by the Code of Conduct may result in your removal from the trip without a refund at the discretion of the guide/fixer.