Best of Washington holiday, USA
Description of Best of Washington holiday, USA
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This trip can be arranged to suit your requirements, please contact us to discuss your dates.
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We're huge fans of American national parks here at Responsible Travel.
Explore the national park wonders in the Rocky Mountains, the deserts and canyons of the West or the culture-rich Deep South.
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) holiday so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your holiday to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet
CARBON REDUCTIONUse of local transport: The trip includes the use of local ferry to reach Bainbridge Island. This helps to reduce carbon emissions per person since they are shared forms of transport.
Human powered transport: The itinerary includes a kayaking tour on freshwater bay and exploration of beaches and rainforests by foot. Therefore, at least 2 days of the trip involve human-powered transportation.
Local Sourcing of food: The itinerary indicates that lunches will be had at local's favorite spots, suggesting that food is locally sourced, reducing the carbon emissions linked to transporting food over long distances.
ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE
Contributions to parks and protected areas: The trip includes private tours of the Olympic National Park and Mount Rainier National Park which includes entry fees, directly contributing to the preservation of these protected areas.
Reduction of environmental impact: Tourist education about reducing their impacts on nature.
As a company we are committed to reduce traveler carbon footprint by donating 1% of each trip sold to various sustainability projects.
People
LOCAL ECONOMYAccommodations are locally owned.
By engaging local tour guides, we actively invest in the community, fostering job opportunities and cultural exchange. Our guides are deeply rooted in their communities, eager to share their heritage with travelers.
We prioritize collaboration with local businesses throughout your journey, from accommodations to activities, ensuring a direct impact on the local economy.
Our accommodations promote the use of nearby services, empowering travelers to support the local community with every purchase.
EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY
We are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or gender. Our zero-tolerance policy ensures that discrimination has no place in our activities or operations.
We proudly affirm that our trip is LGBTQ+ friendly, welcoming travelers from all walks of life with open arms.
Furthermore, we strive to accommodate individuals with disabilities by tailoring the trip to their specific needs, ensuring that everyone can fully enjoy and participate in the journey. With our dedication to inclusion, diversity, and community support, we aim to create enriching and memorable experiences for all our travelers.
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