If the past few years have taught us anything, it's that life is short and precious and so unpredictable. There's just no room for living on the surface or going through the motions. We've found that many are weary of self-gratifying travel, selfie stops and seeing beautiful places through a car or coach window, not to mention the 'us and them' scenario between tourists and locals. Travelers want rich and cultural experiences that support rather than stress the places they visit.

 

A superficial vacation is like a superficial friend. It fills a need but you miss the depth of connection and the lovely surprises found when you get to know them even better. Bonus: We learn more about ourselves through our connections with people and places. So we want to help you: Go for depth. Go often. Get personal. Be changed.

Once you travel with us, you're family. About half of our tour groups are repeat guests. Here's why...

 

Traceless Tours considers our clients, the local Scottish communities and the environment on equal terms. If it's not great for all three, we won't do it. We work closely with communities and organizations in Scotland to make sure we are giving to and not taking from the country we love so much.

 

We book hotels that have a green tourism focus and a commitment to Fair Trade products and Living Wages. Our groups eat at restaurants that support local farmers and limit single use plastics when possible. Beyond a commitment to sustainability, we are passionate about leaving a place better than it was found through empowering relationships between visitors and locals and the environment. We give back a portion of profits from each tour to conservation organizations and projects in the location we travel and maintain a dialogue with these same organizations to prevent leaving unwanted footprints.

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Our path and business are ever-evolving as community-led tourism expands throughout Scotland and needs and projects change. What doesn't change is that, through it all, it remains very personal to us and, when you travel with us, it will become personal for you too. That's how we create lasting relationships and strengthen the bonds of community across continents. In turn, lives are enriched and supported in profound ways.

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Come meet our friends in Scotland and they'll become your friends too.

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Happy Travels,

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