Holidays in India & Ethiopia, hosted by village communities

Places you will love to visit ~ Holidays that provide economic benefit to the host communities

Remarkable new award-winning responsible tourism initiatives - Village Ways holidays offer the opportunity to enjoy some of the most beautiful and remote places on Earth, meet the local people and experience their culture.
Designed in partnership with local communities, Village Ways projects build on local resources to provide practical, positive and sustainable benefits for all.

Indian Himalayas
Binsar

Secret hills

Wildlife sanctuary, wooded foothills, hidden valleys, tiny stone-built villages, majestic mountain views. Walk from village to village staying in special guest-houses.
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SOUTH INDIA KARNATAKA & KERALA

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Enjoy winter warmth in the spice gardens of Karnataka and the backwaters of Kerala.
Great, gentle escapes hosted by hospitable village communities.
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GUARDIAN GREEN TRAVEL LIST 2011- VILLAGE WAYS IN TOP 20 more about awards...

Small Group Holidays

Join a small group for a special interest holiday. The next group holiday will be running in the Spring.

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Ethiopia Highlands
Wollo

High plateaux

Timeless landscapes, escarpments, valleys and rock churches. Discover the agrarian existence of one of the world's oldest civilisations.
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Indian Himalayas
Saryu

High pastures

Waterfalls, glaciers and great peaks above busy valley villages. Fine guest houses from ancient buildings to a tented camp, a balcony to the Himalayas.
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NEW RAJASTHAN AND KERALA HOLIDAYS NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING

Unique social enterprise

Find out more about what makes the Village Ways model a unique social tourism enterprise, and review our responsible tourism policies.
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Ethiopia Highlands
Tigray

Tigray's wonders

Incredible landscapes, charming village communities and recently created hedamo guesthouses. Explore the magical Tigray highlands.
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