Costa Rica wellness vacation

Planet

CARBON REDUCTION

Our tours include inland transportation with a semi-private shuttle service. Our partners are offsetting their entire annual carbon emissions produced by their transport units through supporting natural regeneration projects. Additionally they have established an extensive recycling program in collaboration with certified waste management suppliers. This program encompasses various facets including responsible disposal and recycling of materials such as glass, aluminium, paper, cardboard and plastic.
At the chosen accommodation the emphasis also lies in reducing water usage and controlling the output in organic, recyclables and ordinary wastes. Our organization has implemented a single use plastic free campaign and are executing weekly beach clean-ups as well as environmental education programs. We are offering various workshops to local women and recycling groups in the Caribbean to explain the importance of protection and also to implement solutions. We are collecting plastic bottle caps and recycling them in our own workshop into different objects, which we then craft into bracelets and keychains among others for the campaign to sell them to expand our impact, also encouraging our suppliers to join and simultaneously reducing their carbon impact.
We have participated in trail maintenance and reforestation activities in several National Parks and biological reserves around the country which promote a clean environment by the elaboration of signs and other campaigns.

EDUCATION AND WILDLIFE

Visitors can visit or actively participate in various recycling activities like weekly beach clean-ups, supporting local recycling facilities as well as our own workshops; for example, bottle caps get transformed into bracelets, key chains or our newest product our recycled cool sunglasses!
This tour offers the opportunity to learn about local conservation work and supports the projects through a donation which is already integrated in the program fees. The trip also visits the local indigenous community on a medicinal plants and chocolate tour where they are invited to purchase organic products or locally made crafts to support the economy with their direct contribution!
Our organization is running a permanent social club for the local youth where we teach them arts, languages, homework support and circus skills but also environmental education, so they become the guardians of this beautiful natural habitat that surrounds them.

People

LOCAL ECONOMY

Enjoy a diverse cultural experience in a responsible manner by traveling with us. Have a direct positive impact on the local community and have a hands on experiences if you wish whilst enjoying your health and wellness oriented vacation. You will be traveling with low emissions and your accommodation is certified for sustainable practices in terms of water usage and waste management.
We ensure that where possible our purchases are made locally, supporting small providers and also involve independent contractors. Our local staff is hired according to legal requirements and above minimum wages and with all necessary insurance.
Every donation integrated in this program goes 100% to the local projects that you are welcome to visit. Through this itinerary you will have an impact on communities and programs directly and also actively support the local economy. We facilitate purchases of local crafts (masks, bags, jewellery, etc) and products (such as cacao, café) so you can support the local artisans directly.
This program is running all year round and it shows our visitors the great biodiversity of this side of the country, interesting small scale projects and local conservation efforts. Your visit will give substantial support for community projects that open their doors to show us their way of sustainable living. They will invite you to share knowledge and give you a deeper understanding of their culture and environmental approach. We offer you to meet the local community and live within a different culture with likeminded people from around the world while still having a relaxing vacation in the beautiful Caribbean.


EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY

All our tours include an introduction to local customs and emphasizing our respect for the local culture. At our organization we recognize the value of a diverse workforce, the focus on inclusive practices that are very important when it comes to staff as well as our visitors. Our organization is a large family environment that not only enhances employee satisfaction but also helps implement diversity initiatives. We welcome an open dialog regarding barriers to inclusion and embracing diversity. This presents as a critical imperative for our business aiming to thrive in a globalized economy.