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The environment: This trip to Venezuela is based upon a small group size which minimises the environmental footprint. This is especially relevant to the very sensitive Tepui mountains. Our trip avoids Venezuela’s tourism hot-spots and explores undiscovered and truly off the beaten track locations. Throughout the trekking and river expedition, we follow a robust policy of “leave no trace” which is relevant to wild camping, flora and fauna, waste disposal, visual and noise intrusion and other land users. We also present briefings to clients on environmental awareness, responsibilities and practice with particular emphasis on highlighting local environmental issues and threats that exist in Amazonia. We provide the opportunity to offset carbon emissions arising from international air travel to Venezuela.
The local community: Our itinerary is designed to ensure authentic interaction with the local population, customs and culture. This trip provides opportunities to learn and understand more about Amazonian culture and customs through the use of qualified and experienced guides from the local community. We inform clients of socio-cultural considerations and appropriate behaviour, particularly with regard to sensitive areas such as the Tepui mountains.
The local economy: We engage local business (tour operators, hotels, restaurants, guides and other ventures) throughout this entire trip and ensure that its economic benefits are shared in an equitable way.
By visiting areas where tourism is less established such as the Ayuantepui region and the Paria Peninsula, this trip is contributing to the even distribution of income and economic growth throughout the country. During the trekking itinerary we work closely with the local Pemon community of the Amazon. We use guides, porters and other staff drawn from local villages and other business within the same community. This provides valuable support to the local economy. On the Caribbean coast we stay at a fair-trade Chocolate Hacienda that directly benefits the tourism and manufacturing sectors of the local economy.
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