Colombia nature and adventure holiday

Planet

Our ground operator for this tour has fantastic sustailability credentials. Since its founding in 1953, the company has promoted tourism based on respect for nature and culture. Over time, this vision has translated into concrete achievements such as becoming carbon neutral in 2017, leading waste management initiatives in the Galápagos, supporting local education, investing in heritage preservation, and integrating scientific research with conservation in its hospitality projects.

On this trip, you'll visit Cano Cristales, which has vastly improved efforts towards sustainable tourism. Sustainability projects at Caño Cristales focus on managing tourism impact through visitor limits, waste control, and environmental education, while also promoting local community benefits and conservation. Key initiatives include limiting daily visitors to reduce overcrowding, banning single-use plastics, prohibiting sunscreen and insect repellent in the water, and educating visitors on park rules to protect the fragile ecosystem. Local guides and associations also play a role in preserving the habitat and are involved in managing the sustainable tourism efforts.

Your booked trip supports Fundación Futuro’s NFTree initiative, protecting the Andean Chocó ecosystem and fostering sustainable livelihoods and environmental education.

At the properties they own, they promoted training and awareness activities about their sustainability strategy, encouraging responsible practices among employees. Aligned with our commitment to efficiency, they installed LED lights and motion sensors with energy-efficient technology across all properties, optimizing energy consumption and advancing the reduction of our environmental footprint. These initiatives reflect an ongoing commitment to adjust processes and continuously improve across all areas of operation. Their central offices run on 100% solar energy.

People

Our Colombian partners implement educational programs to raise awareness and train employees,visitors, and local communities in sustainable practices, promoting responsible tourism and the conservation of natural and cultural surroundings.

They foster the development of local entrepreneurs who implement sustainable andinnovative practices, contributing to the creation of a network of suppliers andtourism services that minimize environmental impact and promote sustainable tourism. Local guides are used for each region, which improves local employment and enhances the authentic experience.

All local suppliers sign our Supplier Code of Conduct, which sets guidelines and standards on environmental management, social impact and ethics, human and labor rights, and anti-corruption practices. After assessing the needs of our partner suppliers, we involve them in training and entrepreneurship projects.

In addition, our Managing director recently spent over 5 weeks with locals in Colombia and can guide you through your visit to ensure you follow ethical principles of tourism and offer the most authentic and responsible experience whilst in this fascinating and complex country.