The Villageways network

Most important are the communities, in India and Ethiopia, with whom you'll stay: each village through its tourism committee will manage your guesthouse accommodation; preparing the house, cooking and serving meals, and also introducing you to themselves and their way of life. Guides and porters as well as cooks and cleaners are all part of their team. In each location Village Ways support staff are on hand to give guidance and arrange training for the villagers.

Whatever destination you choose, India or Ethiopia, your booking will be made through our sales team in India. Phone a UK number or send an email or online reservation: we will handle your queries and help you through your booking.
Once on holiday you will be supported by Village Ways local staff, who work with the communities to ensure that you are well cared for.

As an international enterprise, Village Ways has managers in India, Ethiopia and the UK; we are a small team and despite being spread out geographically we work to share experience and professional skills. Our local knowledge and close links with the communities ensure a rich experience for our guests in all our destinations.

Behind the scenes is the Village Ways Partnership, its goal being the improvement of rural livelihoods through community-based tourism. It is the guardian of Village Ways' standards, nourishing on-going projects and researching and encouraging new ones. It also provides international promotion and marketing, IT development and links with responsible tourism and other relevant bodies.

The Village Ways Trust raises funds and works to spread the livelihood benefits of Village Ways' tourism projects more widely, to reach beyond the immediate communities involved.