Huayhash mountain trek in Peru, 10 days

Planet

CARBON REDUCTION

1- We advise passengers to reduce carbon print by:
Offering flight options with less connections or direct flights.
We employ local guides.
We offer on tours the meals prepared with seasonal local food.
Travelers have vegetarian options available on tours to reduce the consumption of meat and vegetarian options to reduce diary.
Bring a reusable water bottle
Avoid food waste

2- Vegetarian and vegan food options available on each day of the tour itinerary.

3- Local-sourced and seasonal food is used on this vacation and equivalent to 100% of all options offered.

4- Reduce Flying
From Lima to Huaraz we encourage travelers to use local transport to reduce internal flying. Enjoying landscapes during these journeys by using local bus company.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

1- The trip includes entry fees to the following natural and Protected Areas:
- National Park of Huascaran

2- The trip uses local guides.

3-We provide customers with information about reducing their impacts through our trip to Peru:
Employing local people and sourcing food and materials locally.
Visiting national parks contribute to their maintenance, research for cultural, archaeology, environmental and tourism purposes.

People

1. Community-Based Tourism
We include camp experience in our itinerary. They are locally owned and managed.

2. Supporting Local Employment
We work with local guides, drivers, coordinators, cooks, community hosts and other tourism service providers. We prioritize people who can provide travelers with authentic knowledge about local history, culture, nature, and traditions.

3. Supporting Local Guides and Service Providers
We include local guides in our tours because we recognize their important role in creating employment and sharing local knowledge.

4. Supporting local Families
Our tourism programs create income-generating opportunities for local families.
Many families in rural areas combine several economic activities, including agriculture, livestock, handicraft production, tourism, and small-scale commerce. Tourism can provide an additional source of income and help diversify household economic opportunities.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY
1. Local Employment
Approximately 99% of the employees involved in our tourism operations are local employees.
Our employment approach allows local people to participate directly in the tourism industry and benefit from the economic activity generated by visitors.
We also include local guides in our tours, allowing them to share their knowledge and experience with travelers while generating professional income.

2. Income-Generating Opportunities for local Women and Families
We specifically seek to create income-generating opportunities for local families, with a particular focus on women in local communities in Huaraz.
Women play an important role in many community-based tourism activities, including traditional cooking, cultural experiences, and small businesses.

3. Respect for Local Communities
When working with local communities, we seek to respect their traditions, culture, identity, and way of life. Community participation should be based on respect and responsible interaction between travelers and local residents.
We encourage travelers to approach communities with cultural sensitivity and to recognize that each destination has its own traditions and values.

4. Diversity in the Workplace
We promote a workplace where diversity is respected and encouraged.
Our working environment welcomes people regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, cultural background, or personal identity. We believe that people with different experiences and perspectives can contribute positively to the workplace and to the quality of our tourism services.

5. LGBTQ+ Friendly Tourism
Our trips are LGBTQ+ friendly and are designed to provide an inclusive and respectful experience for all travelers.
We welcome LGBTQ+ travelers and seek to ensure that they can enjoy their travel experience in Peru in an environment based on respect and hospitality.

6. Equal Opportunities
We believe that employment opportunities should be based on skills, experience, commitment, and professional performance rather than personal characteristics unrelated to the job.
Our approach to employment and partnerships seeks to provide opportunities for local people and communities while promoting a respectful working environment.

7. Responsible Growth
As our tourism operations continue to develop, we aim to maintain our commitment to local employment, community participation, inclusion, and diversity.
Growth in tourism can create significant economic opportunities, but it should also be managed responsibly. We seek to work with local communities and businesses so that the benefits of tourism can be distributed across the destination.