Late availability for tours in 2010:

We've had a busy start to the year and we are set to have more people going on tours in 2010 than ever before! Quite a few tours this year are already full but if you are looking to head off on a trip this year then click here to view late availability. Our two favourite tours that still have space this year are South Africa and Costa Rica and Nicaragua:


Costa Rica and Nicaragua - 06 to 20 November 2010
Our first tour to Costa Rica and Nicaragua in February this year was completely sold out and so for those who can't wait until 2011 we have added a new tour this November. Starting in Costa Rica we enjoy visits to coffee producers supplying Cafédirect and pineapple and sugar farmers before venturing north to Nicaragua where we visit the coast and historical cities before a visit to more coffee farmers and a trip to a local butterfly farm.


South Africa - 12 to 24 November 2010
With the World Cup just round the corner we'll be seeing lots of images of the stunning sights of South Africa. Our tour is scheduled for later in the year when football hype is dying down, the weather in the UK is turning towards winter and the summer is just beginning in South Africa! As well as enjoying the company of Fairtrade raisin, wine and seed producers we see some of the sights of the Rainbow Nation including Cape Town and Table Mountain. 


Looking ahead to 2011:

With so many tours in 2010 already fully booked we have alreay started looking ahead to 2011 and have begun to take bookings on all tours. If you are looking for an inspiring start to the year have a look at some of our first tours of the year: 


A Taste of Southern India - 09 to 24 January 2011
Start the year off in style with an amazing tour around the southern states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Beginning in Calicut on the West coast we take a fantastic journey of boats, mini buses and trains right over to the old French town of Pondicherry on the east coast. Along the way we visit Fairtrade coffee and tea farmers in the hills of Kerala, the incredible temples in Madurai and potters and incese and candle makers in Auroville.

Sri Lanka - 15 February to 02 March 2011
Our tour to Sri Lanka has returned and this year will be our first visit to the rubber farmers who are part of Dipped Product's Firstlight project who have been supplying the rubber for Traidcraft's new range of rubber washing-up and gardenning gloves. As well as seeing the coast and tea estates we will also visit the craft producers at Gospel House who are supplying Triadcraft with their wonderful range of wooden children's toys.


Western India - 05 to 20 February 2011
Western India is famous for its textiles, crafts, and cultural and social diversity. Led by our experienced Indian tour facilitator, Ranjith Henry, this tour takes us through the states of Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Gujarat and has a strong textile flavour. Along the way we visit embroiderers, weavers and organic cotton farmers, some of whom have been working with Traidcraft for well over 15 years. 


Bangladesh - 06 to 19 March 2011
A stunning country of fertile farmland and winding waterways where tourists are few and far between. Visiting many fair trade producers you can see the production of Traidcraft's cards from paper-making, through printing and embroidery to the final packaging. As well as sharing their work, you will be warmly welcomed to enjoy all of the sights and sounds of Bangladeshi culture.


If you are looking further ahead you can click here to see our full programme of tours planned for 2011.

For more infromation about any of our tours or to check availbility then you can call Lizzie or Paul on 0191 2651110 or email us at traidcraft@skedaddle.co.uk