Biblical Vacations Biblical Vacations is an international Christian travel agency that has been leading Christian churches from different denominations in the land of the Bible for over the last 8 years. Biblical Vacations has been leading people to a deeper spiritual experience and understanding of the cultures of the region, and learning about the ancient world with passion, love and a new perspective.
Biblical Vacations Responsible Tourism Policy Biblical Vacations has been in the tourism and travel business since 1980 We cater to travelers who want to go beneath the surface, expanding their knowledge and experiencing the authentic land and culture of the biblical world.
Biblical Vacations believes that responsible travel protects the environment and benefits local communities. We have partnered with like-minded local organizations to further our mission and to promote a more positive impact by tourism in the region.
Policy Aims Our aims include and are not limited to:
Decreasing the unemployment rate among locals Improving the quality of life through Education and training. Decreasing cultural misunderstanding between the East and the West by allowing travelers to interact with locals. Improving the knowledge and expectations of the tourist prior to their arrival and during their stay in the holiday destinations. Assisting communities in preserving their local crafts and art. Promoting non-intrusive eco-tourism Supporting local groups, especially those who care for children and animals.
Economic Responsibility Biblical Vacations hires local guides, camel drivers and sailors to ensure positive impact on the local economy.
We use local, family owned and operated services, such as Feluccas, Dahabias, small hotels and restaurants. We assist our travelers in supporting and investing in the local economy in many different ways.
Enviromental Responsibltiy Biblical Vacations take serious measures to avoid any negative impact on natural environments during all tours.
Our trip guides advise all our groups not to purchase any products made from endangered local wildlife. Biblical Vacations supports natural reserves and protected areas by paying entry fees. Biblical Vacations encourages hotels and Nile cruises to give guests the option of not having their bed sheets and towels laundered every day to reduce water and detergent consumption. In all of our tours we dispose of all waste and rubbish properly.
Social Responsibilty We feel responsible for our society.
Biblical Vacations provides local guide services and invests in educating and training them. We take our guest to home hosted meals to foster understanding between different cultures We provide valuable cultural information to minimize the negative social impacts of tourism. Our guides inform guests of local practices and customs and help them learn the local language.
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