Phoksundo Lake in Upper Dolpo |  <i>Bill Quinlan</i> Climbing the sand dunes of Sossusvlei |  <i>Peter Walton</i> Chilling out on Phewa Lake, Pokhara |  <i>Timothy Starkey</i> Salkantay Pass, Peru |  <i>Mark Tipple</i> Wildlife viewing in Chobe River |  <i>Peter Walton</i> Camp set up on Kilimanjaro |  <i>Charles Duncombe</i> Hiking along the edge of Karakol Lake, on the Chinese side of the Karakoram Highway |  <i>Jarryd Salem</i> A young Mongolian boy herds Bactrian camels |  <i>Cam Cope</i>

Leave No Trace

Take only pictures, leave only footprints

We are aligned with Leave No Trace, an international organisation that has set the global standard for outdoor ethics. Through targeted education, research and outreach, its mission is to ensure the long-term health of our natural world while maintaining sustainable recreation in nature.

World Expeditions subscribes to The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace, encouraging travellers to take only photos and leave only footprints.

  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare

  2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces

  3. Dispose of Waste Properly

  4. Leave What You Find

  5. Minimise Campfire Impacts

  6. Respect Wildlife

  7. Be Considerate of Your Hosts and Other Visitors

The World Expeditions Travel Group is a member of Leave No Trace Australia and Canada.

Visit Leave No Trace to learn more:

Leave No Trace - Australia
Leave No Trace - New Zealand
Leave No Trace - United Kingdom
Leave No Trace - Canada
Leave No Trace - USA