Colombia tailor made vacation, culture and coast

Planet

We issue all our guests with reusable water bottles to reduce the need for single use plastics.

We issue all guests with a Code of Conduct detailing information and guidance of what we expect and specifically highlighting the environmental actions they can take while in Colombia. This includes guidance on water conservation, energy conservation, waste disposal and using environmentally safe and biodegradable toiletries.

We and our partners do not promote any captive animal experiences other than those required to protect and nurture endangered species. Such operations must demonstrate they are operating to the highest ethical, welfare and ecological standards - as independently audited by an NGO, charity or government approved body, before being considered.

In Tayrona, our guests will learn about sustainability initiatives and the preservation of the environment and cultural traditions of the indigenous Kogi community. In Minca, guests visit a traditional coffee plantation to see and experience how the local farmers ensure their activities are sustainable and environmentally sound.

People

We are firmly committed to “local delivery”. This stance is defined by our commitment to only use local guides and tour support staff. We do not employ Tour Leaders from the UK. This ensures that we are investing in our chosen destinations and their local communities.

We actively give priority to local suppliers and service providers that demonstrate an active stance regarding their employees’ fair treatment and remuneration and to uphold their social and economic rights. Our excursions and activities focus on the local community. For example in Colombia, guests can visit an organic locally owned sustainable coffee plantation in Minca and a traditional local market in Bogotá ensures guests, by purchasing directly with local producers, can contribute to the local economy).

Our tours and tailor-made itineraries provide the opportunity to visit local social projects either as an included activity or as an optional excursion. All such projects are vetted to ensure they provide either financial, social or community benefit.