Yosemite adventure holiday, USA
Description of Yosemite adventure holiday, USA
Price information
Departure information
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Travel guides
We're huge fans of American national parks here at Responsible Travel.
These exciting holidays are a little bit out of the ordinary.
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 REDUCTIONThis trip stimulates eco-friendly travel by majorly offering ground tours reducing the need for internal flight travel. Majority of the travel within Yosemite is carried out using private and shared local transport, which effectively reduces CO2 emissions per person.
The trip includes components of human-powered transport (walking, hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing and white water rafting ) and it is a major part of the tour package lasting over several days.
We do advise customers on ways they can reduce their carbon impacts and encourage our customers to apply eco-friendly practices throughout their trip.
ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE
The trip provides an unparalleled opportunity for participants to learn and appreciate the local flora and fauna through exciting activities like hiking and rock climbing, under the expert guidance of a skilled naturalist, fostering environmental awareness and instilling conservation principles.
Participants' fees accrued from the horse ride through the scenic Wawona Meadow contribute meaningfully towards maintaining the natural environment and supporting the diverse local wildlife.
The majority of the highly anticipated activities take place within the protected confines of the iconic Yosemite National Park; by participating in these activities, visitors indirectly support the park's ongoing noble conservation efforts, thereby directly contributing to the preservation of this precious natural habitat.
People
LOCAL ECONOMYThe trip has been arranged to stay at locally-owned accommodations, directly promoting economic benefits for the host communities. These accommodations also provide an authentic experience of local culture and hospitality.
Hiring local guides for various activities is a key feature of our trip, not only fostering local employment but also ensuring cultural exchange and increased understanding between travelers and hosts.
The itinerary is designed to utilize local services wherever possible, such as restaurants, shops, and other service providers, which contributes to the local economy in a tangible and immediate way.
A proportion of the expenditure of the trip directly goes to supporting local businesses and boosting the local economy. Trips also aim to financially support local artisans and craftsmen, helping preserve culturally significant art forms and traditions.
EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY, AND DIVERSITY
An emphasis is placed on inclusivity in every aspect of the trip's organization. Services are designed to be accessible to participants, irrespective of their physical abilities.
Accommodation provisions are suited for everyone, ensuring it caters to people of all abilities and needs.
The trip endeavors to promote local employment, particularly through hiring local guides and utilizing locally owned services.
An integral part of the organization is the creation and fostering of opportunities for those who are often marginalized, thereby promoting inclusivity and diversity.
In addition to economic benefits, the inclusion of local guides and services fosters a mutual cultural exchange that enriches the tour experience for visitors and individuals within the host community.
Taking a step further, we ensure to propagate and maintain a work culture that actively nurtures employment diversity, ensuring equal opportunities for all.
Popular similar holidays
Western USA National Parks holiday
From £1985 - £2250 6 days excluding flights
Explore the National Parks of the wild west
Alaska small group adventure holiday
From US $5780 - US $5880 13 days excluding flights
Secluded accommodation and amazing wildlife in Alaska's wilderness
Alaska adventure holiday, salmon run
From US $5780 - US $5880 20 days excluding flights
Active small group adventures in a retrofitted school bus













