We consider that that promoting tourism in Laos in a way that emphasizes ethnic oddities is disrespectful as it ultimately freezes hill tribe culture within a narrow perspective, a dead and shiny artifact from the past.
People from the mountainous forest have a deep knowledge of their environment, plants and wildlife. The Gibbon Experience relies upon the local people to operate inside Bokeo Nature Reserve.
Therefore, our team strives to highlight what tribes are doing to protect and manage thier nature and cultural heritage, now and in the future.