Oslo and Lofoten luxury holiday, Norway

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CARBON REDUCTION

Where guests have private transfers to get to their destinations we have chosen electric powered vehicles.

Our other hotels are nestled in the heart of small villages that you can get to by electric boat, and are also certified by the Eco-Lighthouse Scheme to reduce waste, be energy efficient, order environmentally friendly products, improve working environments for staff, and try to use organic food where possible.

The hotels we use are have signed an electricity certificate agreement which commits our Norwegian hotels to buy electricity supplied from renewable energy sources. The electricity certificate agreement ensures that the same amount of energy used at each location is produced as renewable energy at Norwegian hydropower plants. Switching to a renewable energy option through a certified renewable energy provider, will help us reduce our carbon footprint significantly, by as much as 75 %. We believe there will be an increasing demand from citizens, guests and public authorities that companies integrate environmental sustainability in their business operations, because they expect responsibility.

These hotels want to contribute to a sustainable society for future generations.

Each restaurant has been chosen as they make use of the healthy local produce that is readily available, reducing the carbon footprint of importing food from across the world.


ENVIRONMENT & WILDLIFE

This tour of Norway has been designed with sustainability and the environment at its very heart. The hotels chosen for your stay all have the Green Leaf accreditation.

Hotels located in the centre of Oslo have sustainability policies, and think green in their consumption of raw materials, water and energy, and in our waste
management. They are committed to reducing their carbon footprint through smarter energy use and better waste management. Supporting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, with a special focus on halving food waste and providing young people with the skills and opportunities they need to thrive through education and employment.The hotels we use are also members of Green Dot Norway, and require our Norwegian suppliers to participate in packaging recycling programs.

Given Lofoten’s proximity to the coast and fjords, fish and seafood are a large part of the diet here. Given how essential these foods are to the diets and economy of the area, there are strict rules in place to ensure no overfishing occurs. Norway is recognised as a leader in sustainable fishing, with strict quotas in place and treaties enforced by the marine police.

Some of the activities take place on board small boats, all of these activities take place on board small boats, which have much less impact, and lower fuel consumption in comparison to larger passenger cruise liners, minimising the impact on the Arctic waters that they explore, in most cases, they are electric.

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LOCAL ECONOMY

All of the activities that are included involving boats are owned and operated by local fishermen, who will pass on tips and tales that have been passed down the generations. Guests will learn about how sustainable fishing is an essential part of Norway’s economy, and travelling with local fishermen ensures that money gained from tourism actually benefits the local economy.

This tour takes guests to locally owned restaurants. We are ensuring that money is remaining in the local area to benefit the community. The restaurants that we have chosen use sustainably caught seafood, and local staff to work in the restaurants.

Where guests need to take boats or cars to get to their travel destination we have chosen electric powered vehicles.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY & DIVERSITY

All of our trips support the local community, we employ local guides through destination management companies all on a higher than average minimum wage. We can also accommodate vegan or vegetarian dining options. All of our trips are LGBTQ+ friendly. Some of our trips may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility, however, most transport (boats and trains) do allow for limited mobility access and each case would be assessed prior to travel.