Andean culture & history holiday in Peru

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CARBON REDUCTION

1- Reduce Flying
From Arequipa to Puno and Puno to Cusco we use local transport to reduce internal flying. Enjoying landscapes during these journeys by using local bus company.

2- Accommodations
In all destinations, hotels collaborate with corporate partners to implement sustainable hygiene and paper solutions, in order to reduce their carbon footprint.
The hotel group works with certified suppliers to integrate responsible manufacturing solutions into daily operations. Focuses on cutting down operational waste and managing resource consumption across its properties.

3- Transportation
Rail company to Machu Picchu reduces Co2 implementing the following standards:
Reduction of environmental impact and carbon footprint by measuring greenhouse gases, improving operational energy efficiency, and eliminating single-use plastics.
Key Sustainability Actions
Emissions Tracking: Completed its first Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report to create an operational baseline.
Machu Picchu Carbon Neutrality: Participates in the regional Machu Picchu Carbon Neutral Program to support destination-wide climate goals.
Eco-Friendly Packaging: Replaced single-use plastics with 100% biodegradable, compostable, or reusable containers.
Local Conservation: Conducts regular river clean-up campaigns along the Urubamba River in partnership with local municipalities.

4- We advise passengers to reduce carbon print by:
Offering flight options with less connections or direct flights.
Pack light, we encourage to take just carry on luggage.
Stay longer and make a trip with a longer itinerary, rather than many short trips that require flying.
We employ local guides.
We offer on tours the meals prepared with seasonal local food.
Travelers have vegetarian options available on tours to reduce the consumption of meat and vegetarian options to reduce diary.
Bring a reusable water bottle
Avoid food waste
Reuse towels during accommodation stay

5- Vegetarian and vegan food options available on each day of the tour itinerary, in the hotels menu and on meals included on tour.

6- Local-sourced and seasonal food is used on this holiday and equivalent to 80% of all options offered.

7- Accommodations’ food waste plans includes:
Recycled oil converted into biodiesel.
Accommodation Sustainability Plan targets ambitious corporate eco-goals, including:Eliminating single-use plastics entirely across their hotel properties.Carbon footprint reductions targeting a 20% drop.Local sourcing networks to strengthen regional suppliers and minimize transport emissions.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

1- Accommodations on this trip reduce their environmental impacts by implementing the following key Environmental Initiatives:
Carbon Footprint Reduction: Level 2 recognition under the official Huella de Carbono Perú program managed by the Ministry of the Environment, reducing greenhouse gas emissions per guest night by 22%.
Energy and Resource Efficiency: Operations incorporate cleaner energy transitions (such as natural gas) and efficient thermal and water systems, contributing to a 21% decrease in overall energy and water consumption ratios.
Waste Management & Recycling: Over 90% of the chain’s properties engage in source segregation and local recycling programs, working to systematically phase out single-use plastics.

2- The trip includes entry fees to the following natural and Protected Areas:
- Colca Valley
- Titicaca Lake Islands
- Sacred Valley
- Piuray Lagoon
- Machupicchu

3- The trip uses local guides in each destination visited.

4-We provide customers with information about reducing their impacts through our trip to Peru:
Employing local people and sourcing food and materials locally.
When you choose our trip to Peru, you will stay with a local community that provides them with a more sustainable and well-paid income.
Visiting national parks contribute to their maintenance, research for cultural, archeology, environmental and tourism purposes.

People

LOCAL ECONOMY

1. Locally Owned Accommodations and Community-Based Tourism
The accommodations included in our trip are selected with the objective of supporting the local economy. Our accommodation partners in Peru are locally owned whenever possible, allowing a greater portion of tourism revenue to remain within the destination.
In addition to traditional hotels and lodges, we include community-based accommodation experiences in some of our itineraries. These community homes are locally owned and managed, allowing travelers to experience local traditions, lifestyles, food, and hospitality while directly contributing to the families who host them.

2. Supporting Local Employment
We work with local guides, drivers, coordinators, hotel staff, cooks, community hosts, artisans, and other tourism service providers. Whenever possible, we prioritize people who have a strong connection to the destination and who can provide travelers with authentic knowledge about local history, culture, nature, and traditions.

3. Supporting Local Guides and Service Providers
We include local guides in our tours because we recognize their important role in creating employment and sharing local knowledge.
Local guides can provide travelers with information about the history, traditions, environment, gastronomy, communities, and cultural heritage of each destination.

4. Promoting Local Markets and Cooperatives
We seek to maximize opportunities for local entrepreneurs by including visits to craft markets, community markets, and cooperative organizations in our itineraries.
We include these experiences in our tours, including programs that involve stays in local communities in Cusco and Puno. These visits provide travelers with an opportunity to learn about traditional production methods and local craftsmanship while giving artisans and small producers an opportunity to present and sell their products.
Local markets and cooperatives can be particularly important sources of income for rural families.

5. Supporting Andean Families
Our tourism programs create income-generating opportunities for Andean families, particularly in communities in Cusco and Puno.
Many families in rural areas combine several economic activities, including agriculture, livestock, handicraft production, tourism, and small-scale commerce. Tourism can provide an additional source of income and help diversify household economic opportunities.

6. Keeping Tourism Revenue Within the Destination
When travelers stay at locally owned accommodations, use local guides, purchase products from local artisans, eat at local establishments, or participate in community-based experiences, tourism spending can support several different families and businesses.
We therefore seek partnerships with local suppliers that share our commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism.

7. Long-Term Local Economic Opportunities
Our objective is not only to generate short-term income but also to contribute to sustainable economic opportunities over time.
We believe tourism should provide local people with opportunities to develop professional skills, gain experience, improve their services, and participate more actively in the tourism industry.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY
1. Local Employment
Approximately 94% of the employees involved in our tourism operations are local employees.

We prioritize local talent because local employees bring valuable knowledge of the destinations, communities, cultures, traditions, and environments where our tours operate.
Our employment approach allows local people to participate directly in the tourism industry and benefit from the economic activity generated by visitors.

We also include local guides in our tours, allowing them to share their knowledge and experience with travelers while generating professional income.

2. Income-Generating Opportunities for Andean Women and Families
We specifically seek to create income-generating opportunities for Andean families, with a particular focus on women in local communities in Cusco and Puno.

Women play an important role in many community-based tourism activities, including handicraft production, textile work, traditional cooking, accommodation, cultural experiences, and small businesses.

3. Respect for Local Communities
When working with local communities, we seek to respect their traditions, culture, identity, and way of life. Community participation should be based on respect and responsible interaction between travelers and local residents.

We encourage travelers to approach communities with cultural sensitivity and to recognize that each destination has its own traditions and values.

4. Diversity in the Workplace
We promote a workplace where diversity is respected and encouraged.

Our working environment welcomes people regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, cultural background, or personal identity. We believe that people with different experiences and perspectives can contribute positively to the workplace and to the quality of our tourism services.

We seek to maintain an environment where employees feel respected and valued for their skills, experience, and contributions.

5. LGBTQ+ Friendly Tourism
Our trips are LGBTQ+ friendly and are designed to provide an inclusive and respectful experience for all travelers.

We welcome LGBTQ+ travelers and seek to ensure that they can enjoy their travel experience in Peru in an environment based on respect and hospitality.

Our team understands that travelers have different backgrounds, identities, cultures, and personal experiences.

6. Equal Opportunities
We believe that employment opportunities should be based on skills, experience, commitment, and professional performance rather than personal characteristics unrelated to the job.

Our approach to employment and partnerships seeks to provide opportunities for local people and communities while promoting a respectful working environment.

7. Building an Inclusive Tourism Experience
Inclusion is also reflected in the way we interact with travelers.

Our objective is to create travel experiences where visitors feel welcome and respected while also encouraging responsible interaction with local communities.

We work to ensure that tourism experiences can connect people from different backgrounds through culture, nature, history, food, and local traditions.

8. Responsible Growth

As our tourism operations continue to develop, we aim to maintain our commitment to local employment, community participation, inclusion, and diversity.

Growth in tourism can create significant economic opportunities, but it should also be managed responsibly. We seek to work with local communities and businesses so that the benefits of tourism can be distributed across the destination.