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In a progressive country enjoying a good infrastructure, we have chosen to use public transport for the majority of journeys on this trip, rather than chartered buses, thus minimising our impact on the environment. It’s also a great way of bonding with the locals: most speak some English, and learning a few words of Norwegian is certainly an excellent ice-breaker! Many of the places we visit are small fishing communities and by staying in local hotels, eating out in local restaurants and using local excursion providers we are making a valuable contribution to the local economy.
The emphasis of the tour is on appreciating the natural beauty of northern Norway and we ensure that we minimise our impact on the terrain by following strict environmental guidelines on walks and in national parks. As a company we offset the carbon dioxide emissions created by our staff flights by supporting Climate Care, who run a number of carbon balancing projects. This is particularly relevant in a country where pollution from fossil fuel emissions has affected the forests. We encourage customers to do likewise for their own flights.
As well as the above, we support a variety of charities and projects worldwide which support vulnerable communities and habitats including Friends of Conservation, Hope Worldwide and Send A Cow. We are also actively engaged with UK travel industry bodies which promote best practice in responsible tourism, such as Tourism Concern, The Travel Foundation and AITO. Our commitment to responsible tourism is not limited to our overseas operation and we have measures to ensure our UK office operates according to our responsible tourism policy. Carbon offsets for all flights booked with us are included in the tour cost.
This small group operator is just celebrating its 30th year and was originally set up to enrich people’s lives through adventure travel. The directors have roots in overland trucking and are determined to keep a pioneering spirit alive. They believe what sets them apart is the strong relationships they’ve developed with local suppliers and tour guides over the years. A tour leader who thinks creatively can turn a good experience into a fantastic one and open up a place so that travellers gain insight into a completely different way of life. They operate in many different countries and try to avoid a blanket approach – their aim is to get customers involved in the projects they visit and to forge lifelong friendships.
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