Tel. +44 (0)1273 600030 (UK)
1of6
Environment:
Our transamerica trip is carbon offset so you can be sure that all carbon emissions generated from travelling on this trip, are offset by investments into sustainable projects around the world including a rice husk biomass project in Thailand as well as hydro electric projects in China and India.
This trip includes Badlands, Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Yosemite National Parks where our travellers have the opportunity to experience these wilderness areas and appreciate the delicate natural environments that make them highlights of any trip to the USA.
This trip educates the visitor about native American mammals, such as the bison. Custer State Park is a wildlife preserve in which the largest US bison herd roams freely. The nearby campground where we set up our tents offers naturalist programs. We'll also be able see another large population of protected bison in Yellowstone National Park, the oldest national park in the US.
Community:
We travel in small groups of 13 people to minimise the effects that large groups have when visiting remote areas and small villages. It is easier to 'blend in' with a small group and it allows us to stay in smaller properties and eat in more local establishments - where a group of 40-50 would need to eat in more touristy places.
At Badlands we get into close contact with the local "cowboy' population. Badlands Ranch is a low impact private campground setting with wooden ranch buildings and peaceful campsites by the river. We can enjoy locally grown beef and produce. On this trip we'll learn about Native Americans and come in close contact with their rich history and traditions. We'll see Crazy Horse Memorial, which represents a tribute to Native Americans. A work in progress since 1948, this mountain-sized monument celebrates the life of Crazy Horse, one of the greatest Native American leaders. When it is completed, it will be the largest sculpture in the world at 563' high and 641' long. Visitors to the memorial will learn about the process used in sculpting this monument while watching the actual work take place. While at the memorial, visitors may also choose to visit the Indian Museum of North America, the Native American Educational and Cultural Center, or the home, workshop, and studio of Korczak Ziolkowski, who was the original sculptor on the project. Proceeds from visitor donations and purchases benefit the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation, a Native American non-profit. In Yosemite National Park we will learn about the native giant Redwood trees and conservation efforts. Where we include national parks we provide written information for our travellers to peruse while in transit, to learn of the local flora, fauna and key issues that threaten the environments.
We have an expert Operations based in the USA so our team is fully aware of current affairs. We have found that local operations is a superior way to ensure the quality and safety of our travellers.
Each year we conduct extensive safety audits to ensure our properties comply with local regulations as well as our own safety requirements. We also conduct reviews of our itineraries to ensure they include as much local interaction opportunities as possible, where our travellers can engage with the locals and learn their way of life and the local cultures of the places we visit. These experiences often make our trips unique.
We invite every traveller who books a holiday via us to send in a review. Because we don't run the holidays they're completely independent and unedited... remember to read between the lines though, as two people on the same holiday can have different views!
