Criteria for R2G tours
List of criteria for Recommended Geopark Guide (R2G) tours:
Remark: R2G tours are tours guided by R2Gs being paid an honorarium. Non-revenue seeking ventures do not qualify as R2G tours.
Interested service providers are welcome to contact R2G Secretariat at secretarial@hkr2g.net in connection with the organization of R2G tours.
- The lead geopark guide must be a Recommended Geopark Guide (R2G) .
- The interpretation must be in line with the geopark communication concepts endorsed by the Global Geoparks Network.
- The ratio of geopark guides to participants must be suitably small to ensure that all participants are well taken care of. The maximum ratio is normally 1:25 except under exceptional circumstances and with the prior agreement of the Assessment Board (via the Secretariat).
- The service must comply with all legal requirements.
- There must be no landing activities in the core protection areas of Hong Kong Geopark except in emergency situations.
- The tour must comply with the Code for Visiting Geosites on the R2G website.
- The service must be conducted within Hong Kong Geopark or associated venues endorsed by the Secretariat.
- The service must be ready for inspection every year by the Secretariat or their representatives for renewal of the recognition.
- R2Gs must wear the R2G identification badge.
- The detailed plan of the service must be furnished to the Secretariat for endorsement at least 14 calendar days before the first tour.
- The R2G operator must undertake to comply with any suggestions made by the Secretariat to improve the operation and service.
- Apart from recognized R2G tours or activities, no organization shall use R2G for promotion, publicity or other similar purpose.
- The above requirements are mandatory.
Remark: R2G tours are tours guided by R2Gs being paid an honorarium. Non-revenue seeking ventures do not qualify as R2G tours.
Interested service providers are welcome to contact R2G Secretariat at secretarial@hkr2g.net in connection with the organization of R2G tours.