Self guided walking vacation in Sardinia
How this vacation makes a difference
Environment
Our destinations are selected on the basis that we can make a difference throughout our visit. We are involved in conservation initiatives and community-based tourism.
We have chosen la Costa Verde in particular, because the area has been designated as a Natural reserve and park of Mining Archaeology. The Community that up until the 60’s was involved in mining, is now custodian of this amazingly rich natural habitat for wildlife, mining archaeology and a coastline of incredible natural beauty. Through benefiting from responsible tourism they will increasingly value their historical and natural heritage and coastline and have clear motivation to protect it.
Our vision is to organise vacations which will inspire you and provide memories that will last a lifetime. The slow pace of a walking vacation will be an experience from which you can forge a deep connection with the region and with the people you meet on your journey, limiting at the same time your impact on the environment.
As guides and tour leaders, we set an example, trying our best to leave the smallest footprint as possible:
- We limit printing on paper and recycle as much as possible.
- We don’t buy over-packed products.
- We buy fresh local products, aware of travel miles.
- Our picnic sets are re-usable.
- We try to reduce water, energy and fuel consumption
- We use bio-degradable products as much as possible.
- Use our bikes for shorter distance travel.
- Are involved in local conservation work.
Travelers on our Sardinia vacations are provided with our Travelers Codes that encourages the reduction of water usage, systems for collecting, recycling or safe disposal of litter and relevant suggestions to minimise damage to the environment, wildlife and marine ecosystems.
Community
From an economical perspective our policies are:
- Work with local people with fair wages.
- Buy local in small family run shops.
- We select family run accommodation, farm stays “agriturismi” with their own responsible policies, including certified organic labelling etc.
- Never negotiate local prices.
Also, our group sizes never exceed 12 people, in order to give our travelers the possibility to experience Sardinia in a relaxing way. Our friendly and easy going approach ensures a good personal relationship with every member of the group, combined with being able to participate and connect with the local culture, provides a richer vacation experience.
Voted one of the Best Tour Operators in two categories in the Guardian / Observer Travel Awards 2010.
Voted in February 2010, by The Guardian newspapers list of experts as one of the top 75 outstanding green travel companies in the Guardian Green Travel List 2010.
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