Chile and Bolivia luxury tour, Santiago to La Paz

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. Nayara Alto Atacama have protocols for a comprehensive recycling system for all the guests. For example, Cumbres Lastarria proudly holds two "S" Seal certificates for Sustainable Tourism awarded by Sernatur, along with its LEED certification, recognising its energy and water-efficient design. Holding a strong commitment to sustainability, the hotel implements a water savings program with ventilators in guest rooms, resulting in over 45% reduction in water usage. The hotel uses several other initiatives such as using solar panels for heating water and over 50% of the hotels products are sourced locally.

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. Nayara Alto Atacama has been recognised with the stamp 'S' of Sustainable Tourism, this award is the equivalent of a sustainability-tourism award from the Global Sustainability Tourism Council and the World Tourism Organisation. This recognizes the efforts of the hotels working towards the future. The stamps guarantees that the hotels works follows the criteria for sustainable tourism.

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, Hotel Cumbres Lastarria is proudly a supporter of two Foundations: Smartrip and América Solidaria, furthering its commitment to making a positive impact on the community.

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 and Bolivia. We believe it is essential to have local guides as this provides a more authentic and cultural experience for travellers. For example Nayara Alto Atacama supports their kitchen staff with ongoing training and education as this is important for their development and livelihoods. Employing local guides ensures money goes back into the local community. We also ensure that the accommodation used in this itineraries also have strong inclusive policies and strict equal opportunities policy.