Sustainability & Responsible Tourism

As locals, we care about the Cotswolds, so we’re excited for you to explore this region with us! However, we also know that tourists, tourism and unethical business practices can cause problems for the environment, heritage and local communities.

We want to be part of the solution, not part of the problem, so we’re on a sustainability journey to be as responsible as we can.

We’re not just doing it to score points, to look good, or to make more money – we’re doing it because sustainability is the right thing to do for people and the planet.

💚 We have upgraded our fleet of minibuses to the cleanest, low-emissions vehicles available – all four of our vehicles are now Euro-6 compliant! This means our vehicles emit so little pollution, we are exempt from charges in both Low and Ultra-Low Emissions Zones.

💚 We support the ‘Caring for the Cotswolds‘ visitor giving scheme so we can contribute to the conservation and preservation of the Cotswolds. We match-fund all our tour guests’ donations, because it’s important for us to do our bit too.

💚 We are members of Good Journey, a non-profit organisation which champions car-free travel and tourism, because we think this is important for the planet.

💚 We are members of the Cotswold Way Association. As users of the Cotswold Way and other footpaths in the area, we are proud to support the Cotswolds Voluntary Wardens. They do amazing work to keep our public footpaths accessible for everyone!

💚 We donate to The Rollright Trust. As frequent visitors to The Rollright Stones, a fascinating, ancient Cotswold monument, we believe it’s important to contribute to its upkeep.

💚 We are members of three Visit Britain-accredited tourism organisations: Cotswolds Tourism, Shakespeare’s England and Experience Oxfordshire, which promote responsible tourism in our area. We’re also a Cotswolds Tourism Sustainability Champion.

💚 We are on a journey to obtain Green Tourism certification.

💚 We support local charities because we want to look after people and the planet.

💚 We champion small, independent, local businesses who share our ethics and values.

We promise:

💜 To be honest – if we can’t provide the service you expect, or if something unexpectedly goes wrong, we are kind and considerate humans who will do our best to make things right.
💜 To behave responsibly on the roads – we use designated coach parking bays where possible, never block public roads, bus stops or private entrances, never trespass on private land or use roads we are not permitted to use.
💜 To keep our vehicles well maintained – we adhere to a strict maintenance schedule in accordance with our Operator’s License, to ensure our vehicles are safe, roadworthy and comfortable.
💜 To ensure our drivers are safe – all our driver-guides are qualified minibus drivers with a Certificate of Professional Competence. We stick to strict Driver’s Hours Regulations, using a tachograph at all times to record and monitor safe driving.
💜 Never to buy fake reviews or fake social media followers. All our online reviews are genuine – we never pay anyone to unfairly promote our services, and we never copy or rip off other operators.