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42 Ultimate Adventure Pass A leader in responsible travel, World Expeditions actively employs policies to prevent further deforestation of Nepal, including a no burning wood policy at their private eco-camps. Instead, biodegradable briquettes of yak dung are burnt as a renewable and sustainable fuel source. The eco-campsites used in the Everest and Annapurna regions also play an important role in preventing the deforestation in mountain communities, as well as employs 25% more local people than a lodge-based trek. With fresh fruit and vegetables purchased from local communities, you can be sure your trek with World Expeditions gives back to the local communities in more ways than one. Porter welfare is one of World Expedition’s key focus areas, with porters receiving fair working conditions including regular meals, a good working wage, life and income protection insurance, comfortable sleeping conditions and age and pack weight limitations to minimise health risks. World Expeditions is a leader in unique adventure travel opportunities, so you can also organise customised itineraries for specialised adventure holidays that give complete flexibility on departure dates, destinations, group sizes and special features, so that it is tailor made to achieve the objectives you desire from your holiday. If you’re after a mental and physical challenge that