Tour Guide, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Travel with Don to Paradise of Asia is committed to practicing responsible tourism and have the pledge to take for ward the concept, focusing on local culture and environment. Because unregulated visitation and inappropriate behavior by tourists can cause serious damage to ecologically and culturally sensitive areas - we offer the following guidelines to our guests.
In Natural - Protected Areas:
Please obtain the service of an official tracker when entering a national park or reserve, and listen to his instructions.
You are entering the domain of wild animals. Please treat them with respect. Do not crowd or annoy them to get the perfect photograph.
The best way to observe animals is to be quiet and avoid sudden movements. Point rather than speak. Keep mobile phones on silent mode.
Avoid wearing bright colours on a bird walk, as birds respond the colour and fly away. Earth coloured cloths - Brown and Dull greens, are the best cloths.
Adhere to specified speed limits and time limits, when visiting national parks or reserves.
Refrain from off-roading and drive along prescribed paths. Off-roading damages habits. Unless permitted, do not get down from the vehicle.
Do not pick or collect any specimens.
Refrain from feeding wild animals and using headlights, flash lights, sound, or call lures to attract animals.
Refrain from smoking or traveling under the influence of liquor into the national park or reserves.
At Historically / Culturally important sites
Archaeological sites and historical places are unique and irreplaceable. Destruction of a site is permanent and irreversible. Never climb, sit or stand on archaeological structures or remains.
Never remove any thing from the archaeological site. If you pick some thing up from the surface, return it to the same spot before you move on. It is best to not pick anything up. Also, remember that removing objects from archaeological sites is illegal.
At temples, dress modestly respectfully covering knees and shoulders. Remove shoes and caps/hats.
At temple and religious sites, photography and filming are usually permitted. However, please note that persons should not be seen posing in front of any religious sites, statues or temples for the cameras as it is considered disrespectful.
Entry fee you pay at the entrance to the historical/archaeological sites you visit contribute to the maintenance and upkeep of the site.
Visitors should respect the feeling and beliefs of the local culture and communities, and respect the letter and spirit of laws meant to ensure protection and conservation of both the natural and human heritage of all protected areas.