Socialtours specializes in curated offbeat travel experiences in the Himalayan region. They were founded in 2002 with a commitment to "be sensitive to the environment, be sensitive to the culture, and contribute to the local economy." They offer experiences in multiple categories. Go Local is for half-day, day, and overnight programs around Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan. Be Active includes experiences like trekking, rafting, mountain biking, and paddling. Be Immersed are programs that go deep into topics like yoga, shamanism, culinary skills, or agriculture. Be Involved includes service learning experiences that place students or professionals in communities. Go Broad covers multi-destination experiences in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, or India. Socialtours was the first tour operator in Asia to receive Travelife certification and has played a leadership role in developing responsible travel in Nepal. They spread the benefits of tourism by working through a network of partners, contributing ten percent of profits to vetted social projects, and contributing an additional ten percent to staff welfare.