SUSTAINABLE ADVENTURES
Sustainability is our cornerstone
We're dedicated to preserving the natural wonders and cultural heritage of our destinations. Our journeys are carefully designed with strict sustainability guidelines, following the Global Sustainable Travel Council’s criteria and list of partners. Here’s how we're turning our commitment into action:
Empowering Local Communities
Sustainable Engagement
Resource
Mangement
Conservation Commitment
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Empowering Local Communities
Our commitment to community empowerment involves actively supporting local infrastructure and social development initiatives. By prioritising local employment and engaging journey leaders from the community, we ensure economic empowerment. Additionally, we foster sustainable economic growth by giving preference to local entrepreneurs and suppliers, fostering grassroots development.
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Sustainable Engagement
In our efforts towards sustainable engagement, we prioritise livelihood preservation, ensuring our activities don't hinder access to basic services. We also promote cultural interactions by adhering to international and local guidance, facilitating meaningful exchanges while minimising adverse impacts.
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Resource Management
Our approach to resource management involves prioritising environmentally preferable purchasing and strictly prohibiting single-use plastics. We also focus on energy and water conservation throughout our operations and identify and minimise greenhouse gas emissions to reduce our carbon footprint.
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Conservation Commitment
We are committed to biodiversity conservation, actively supporting efforts to preserve natural ecosystems while minimising disturbances. Additionally, we prioritise the highest standards of animal welfare in all wildlife interactions, promoting proper care and handling practices for animal well-being.
Our compliance methodology
To ensure compliance, we apply strict protocols and standard operating procedures to ensure our sustainability efforts are measurable, concrete and fully integrated in our operations.
Impact Assessment & Monitoring
Minimising
Impact
Contribute to Conservation
Responsible Travel Education
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Impact Assessment & Monitoring
Our process involves understanding and measuring impact through the following steps: 1) We assess the level of local community involvement and integration in promoting and preserving the destination. 2) We create a risk and sustainability impact assessment for each of the journeys. 3) We collaborate with ground operators to ensure mutual understanding and compliance. 4) We regularly monitor the improvements of our impact
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Minimise Impact
Our focus is on minimising environmental impact through strategic measures. We design itineraries that prioritise nature and reduce carbon footprint, emphasising small group travel. Additionally, we ensure compliance with GSTC criteria by training staff, partners, and local communities, promoting responsible practices throughout the journey lifecycle.
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Contribute to Conservation
Our commitment to conservation extends beyond preservation to active collaboration with local communities. We believe in empowering communities to benefit from preserving their natural and cultural heritage. Through employment opportunities, engagement, and support for community initiatives, we ensure that conservation efforts are sustainable and inclusive, fostering mutual benefit and long-term stewardship.
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Responsible Travel Education
Our approach to educating travelers revolves around promoting responsible behavior throughout the journey. We provide clear guidelines to guests, emphasizing respect for the environment, visited sites, and hosting cultures. With zero tolerance for disrespectful actions, we aim to foster awareness and ensure meaningful, impactful travel experiences for all involved.
The greater the challenge, the greater the achievement
Our tours are designed around challenges. We believe that overcoming the physical rigours of our multi-day expeditions has the potential to drive personal growth and leave you with a sense of deep accomplishment. We'll guide you through it all and provide you with appropriate strength conditioning plans prior to the real challenge so you can face them with confidence every step of the way.