Community Based Tourism in Thailand is becoming an increasingly vital component of the tourism industry. Community tourism provides the local people an opportunity to become involved in all aspects of the tourism product to create a genuine, rewarding experiences for hosts and guests alike, in addition to generating some real economic benefits for the community at large. A significant number of tourists today are interested in both a fun vacation in Thailand and having an opportunity for meaningful cultural exchange with indigenous people and communities. If you’re interested in visiting the rural areas and staying in the village of a hilltribe or rural community, there are a number of excellent homestay options available in Thailand, the Land of Smiles.

Calypso Island Tours is a good source of information on community based tourism and natural history tours

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