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Community
As a part of our continued commitment to responsible tourism, we work closely with our local operator to run this trip in a way that aims to reduce impacts and to give as much back as possible to the local communities. We have had a trusted and successful relationship with our local operator for over 6 years now. He is former mountaineer who is very involved with the National Parks and is still an active member of the Mountain Rescue in Croatia. As a result, conservation is integral to his business. All the accommodation we use is small and locally owned. This we believe contributes directly to the local community as local staff are employed and locally produced and sourced goods are bought for the accommodation. All the accommodation we use is small and locally owned.We believe this contributes directly to the local community as local staff are employed and locally produced and sourced goods are bought for the accommodation.
Environment
Our local operator has spent significant time training our guides on responsible tourism issues. All guides share the same ethos of the operator, with regards to conservation and they will brief the group on ‘respect for the environment’ tips and trail etiquette issues. The trip has been developed to include many destinations that will benefit from our tourism, including the Zavizan mountain refuge, which we visit on day 4. This is owned by the North Velebit Natiional Park, and staying here directly funds its’ upkeep. This area also includes the Velebit Botanical garden (set up in 1969), which has over 600 indigenous and 30 transplanted species of plants.
We have at our offices worked to reduce our carbon footprint through a reduction of energy use and energy conservation measures. We also actively reduce the waste produced by having active reduction and recycling policies in place. We run regular staff workshops on Responsible Tourism. 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 and do so for all our staff travel.
The three founders of this adventure company drove from London to Kathmandu in 1974 on an itinerary they made up as they went along, ending with a hike up to Everest Base Camp. Believing activity holidays offer you greater insight into a country, they set up as trekking tour operators. The staff all come from adventurous backgrounds, have led dozens of trips all over the world and have collectively climbed Kilimanjaro over 100 times. Whether you want a hardcore trek or a softer experience, rest assured your guide will have the expertise to take you firmly out of your comfort zone.
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