Choquequirao trek in Peru

Planet

1- 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.
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
Stay with locals

2- Vegetarian and vegan food options available on each day of the tour itinerary, in the local houses.

3- Local-sourced and seasonal food is used on this holiday and equivalent to 100% of all options offered.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

1- The trip includes entry fees to the following natural and Protected Areas:
- Choquequirao

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

3-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

1. Community-Based Tourism
We include community-based accommodation experiences in our itinerary. 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, cooks, community hosts, artisans, and other tourism service providers. We prioritize people 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.

4. Supporting Andean Families
Our tourism programs create income-generating opportunities for Andean families, particularly in communities in Cusco.
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.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY
1. Local Employment
Approximately 99% of the employees involved in our tourism operations are local employees.
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.
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.

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.

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. 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.