Helen Bateman Travel
Travel better
We believe travel and sustainability should go hand in hand. Our mission is to bring you the very best in adventure and tailor-made travel which is kinder to the planet, it's people & our wildlife. Sustainable travel which enriches experiences for everyone.
Trees 4 Travel
We've partnered with Trees4Travel to plant two trees for every client who travels with us. It's only a small contribution, but every little helps. The trees are planted with verified planting partners in developing countries, to help restore ecosystems, biodiversity and support local communities.
Scientists ‘know of no other current carbon drawdown solution that is quantitatively as large in terms of carbon capture.’ Science, May 2020
Reforestation takes time, so each tree planted is connected with to UN CER renewable energy project carbon credit.
Andina Travel, Peru
Community-based tourism
Travelling in a way which brings you closer to local communities is not only good for the people and places we visit, it's also the best way to get to know a country & its people.
Community-based tourism is led by the local community, on their terms, so that they benefit from the exchange as much as we do. It's really important and has the potential to support the local economy, preserve heritage and culture, reduce inequalities and protect wildlife and habitats.
We'd love to share some ideas with you about where you can get involved in community-based tourism.
Animal Welfare
"It's surely our responsibility to do everything within our power to create a planet that provides a home not just for us, but for all life on Earth."
Sir David Attenborough
We're 100% committed to ensuring that your wildlife encounters are not only great experiences for you, but are ethical & respectful of the wildlife. I believe wildlife is best experienced, when in it's natural habitat.
For working and domestic animals, we work with suppliers who maintain the highest standards of animal care. You can read my animal welfare policy here.
Masai Mara
Fivelements, Bali
Brilliant Sustainable Hotels
Let us take care of finding the best eco-escapes for you. It can feel overwhelming with all the options or sometimes no options at all.
Our Green Leaf symbol is awarded to hotels that have proven to be maximising social and economic benefits for the local community, enhancing cultural heritage, reducing negative impacts on the environment, and have effective sustainability planning.