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As a part of our continued commitment to responsible tourism, we operate this trip in a way that aims to reduce impacts and to give as much back as possible. For example by using the local mountain huts we help to maintain the park and the trails within. We work with a locally owned operator and we have worked over the years to help train their staff and this has included Responsible Tourism training.
We also use local leaders and they get additional refresher training on a regular basis. They will give a short briefing on Responsible Tourism issues on arrival to help you understand the local issues and how you can help.
Our leaders in Slovenia are also enrolled at local clubs, these clubs help maintain the environment of the region and have strong policies on environmental issues. The Triglav National Park works with the Snowdonian authorities to help protect the park and to learn from each other.
In Triglav National Park all the huts are locally operated and the owners are getting direct fees for our groups. The owners are responsible for cleaning the area around the huts and for maintaining the trails so a portion of the money they receive from us also goes into these projects. We use all locally owned and run accommodation on this trip. This we believe will help contribute directly to the local communities as staff are employed locally as well as goods produced and sourced locally are predominantly used.
Electricity is turned off after a certain hour, and water supply is from natural storage. There is no hot water in the high huts and no shower facilities. All dirty linen, rubbish and recycling are collected on a weekly basis and transported to the valley to be washed or properly disposed of. The group size is limited to16 to reduce environmental impact.
UK Office
We have worked to reduce our carbon footprint at our offices through a reduction of energy use and energy conservation measures. We also actively try reduce the waste produced by having active reduction and recycling policies in place. We run annual staff workshops on Responsible Tourism.
Carbon balancing
Global warming is a reality and to help you make a difference by reducing the carbon dioxide that is produced when you travel we offer a chance to carbon balance your flights. We encourage all our clients to do this through our web site and do so for all our staff travel. Go on, do your bit!
This tour operator was the first to get access to China over 30 years ago and the first to take a truck to Everest Base Camp on the Tibetan side. They have since expanded into 91 countries. Their product is driven by their clients because they listen to feedback and have to constantly evolve to provide a greater experience and better value. The exclusive centres they use have been grown organically and are often owned by ex-leaders. The holidays remain innovative, though you will now be travelling in a Mercedes 16-seater sprinter coach rather than a rusty old Bedford overland truck.
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