Chile off the beaten track holiday

Planet

CARBON REDUCTION:
This luxury itinerary has been designed to ensure that it has a positive impact on the planet. We encourage travellers to plan a longer trip farther away and stay longer in one place instead of taking multiple short trips each year.
For example, Weskar Lodge is a sustainable hotel where 95% of the lodge’s lighting is produced by energy-efficient light bulbs and is currently setting up solar energy production to be used as an emergency lighting system. As well as this they have 3 wastewater treatment plants and also encourage the controlled use of water in the rooms by the guests.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE:
When in conservation areas, it is vital that we hand-pick lodges that have a positive impact on the environment and actively preserve this for future generations.
Weskar Lodge is focusing on sustainability methods, one being the importance of reusing organic waste, with the food waste from the restaurant given daily to people locally who use them to feed their animals or to produce compost.

People

LOCAL ECONOMY:
It is very important that we promote small boutique lodges that have a positive impact on their surroundings and give back to the local community by supporting local small businesses and employing from the local area. We make a special effort to recommend lodges that support local businesses by supplying local produce and selling local handicrafts and artwork. For example, Weskar Lodge prides itself in offering a platform for local artisans to display their work and organises tours around the local area and with local guides and see the importance of educating visitors on the local ecosystems, heritage and culture.


EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY:
All the guides referred to in this itinerary are employed locally and offer incredible knowledge about the history and communities of Chile. We believe it is essential to have local guides as this provides a more authentic and cultural experience for travellers. Employing local guides ensures money goes back into the local community.