Machu Picchu and Patagonia holiday

Planet

CARBON REDUCTION

-Slow, Region-Based Adventure Design
The journey is structured around extended stays in Peru’s Andes and Patagonia, minimizing constant movement and allowing deeper immersion in each region rather than fast, point-to-point travel.

-Human-Powered Exploration at the Core
Signature experiences such as the Short Inca Trail, Rainbow Mountain trek, Laguna de los Tres hike in El Chaltén, and Base of the Towers trek in Torres del Paine rely primarily on walking, significantly reducing transport-related impact.

-Scenic Overland and Shared Transport
Overland routes across Patagonia and shared services within national parks replace additional flights while enhancing connection to the landscape.

-Say Bosque Regeneration Commitment
Through Say Bosque program, each traveler actively contributes to native forest restoration in Patagonia, integrating regeneration and carbon mitigation directly into the journey rather than offering it as an optional offset.
In collaboration with ReforestArg, we plant ten trees for every traveler to contribute to the cherished landscapes we adore. Twice a year, we journey to Cholila, Chubut – Argentine Patagonia – to plant these trees, playing our part in preserving native forests, bolstering the local community, and giving back to Mother Earth.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

-Protection of Iconic and UNESCO-Listed Landscapes
Visits to Machu Picchu (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Los Glaciares National Park, and Torres del Paine National Park support conservation of mountain ecosystems, glaciers, forests, and high-Andean environments.

-Responsible Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife sightings during trekking and navigation—such as Andean birds near Rainbow Mountain, Patagonian fauna in El Chaltén, and native species in Torres del Paine—take place under park regulations designed to minimize disturbance.

-Learning Through Guided Interpretation
Local guides provide insight into Inca engineering, Andean cosmology, glaciology, and climate change throughout Machu Picchu, Patagonia, and Torres del Paine experiences.

People

LOCAL ECONOMY

-Locally Managed Hotels, Lodges, and Refugios
Accommodation throughout Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Buenos Aires, El Chaltén, El Calafate, and Puerto Natales prioritizes small and medium-sized, locally operated hotels and mountain refugios, keeping tourism revenue within host communities.

-Local Guides as Cultural and Natural Storytellers
Experiences such as the Sacred Valley visits, Short Inca Trail, Cusco city tour, Buenos Aires city tour & tango show, El Chaltén trekking, Perito Moreno glacier navigation, and Torres del Paine Base Towers hike are led by destination-based guides with deep regional knowledge.

-Regional Services and Everyday Economies
Transportation, guiding, meals, trekking logistics, port services, and equipment support are sourced locally, benefiting drivers, cooks, port staff, refuge teams, and small suppliers across Peru, Argentina, and Chile.


EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY (Extended)

-Employment Across Urban, Rural, and Remote Regions
The itinerary sustains jobs for guides, porters, drivers, boat crews, refuge staff, hospitality teams, artisans, and park-related workers in both Andean and Patagonian regions.

-Long-Term Community Partnerships
Ongoing collaboration with local operators and park-based services supports continuity of employment, skill development, and economic resilience, particularly in remote mountain communities.

-Respectful Engagement and Responsible Values
Cultural respect, safety, fair working conditions, and environmental awareness are embedded throughout the journey, ensuring adventure tourism delivers positive social impact alongside unforgettable experiences.