Northern Portugal small group tour

Planet

CARBON REDUCTION

Two of the 4 hotels on this tour have renewable energy.

Minibus, train, and boat are the modes of transport used on this trip. We are able do measure Scope 1 carbon emissions (Van Fuel).
We have some walks and visits included on the trip.

Vegetarian and vegan food is available on request. In most establishments, the chefs preparing the meals always use seasonal products, not only to
support the local economy but also for quality, as this ensures that the products are as fresh as possible.

ENIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

This is a cultural trip that includes traditional Moliceiro boat ride in Ria de Aveiro (Protected Area) and traditional salt pans, and visit to organic wine farms.

Our guides are local and specialized in nature tourism.

All hotels have policies to reduce their environmental impacts. Three hotels have plants for pollinators and wild or landscape projects.

We try to encourage the avoidance of single-use plastics and respect the wildlife.

We donate to Rewilding Portugal and Faia Brava NGOs.

People

LOCAL ECONOMY

Only Lamego Hotel & Life is locally owned, the rest are part of group chain hotels, but two of them are Portuguese, just one is global.

We employ local guides and promote visits to traditional craft producers, such as the sponge cake (pγo de lσ) workshop, as well as to local cooperatives, including visits to regional vineyards.

EMPLOYMENT, DIVERSITY and INCLUSIVITY

Women represent 36% of our total workforce.
All our employees at the moment are Portuguese. Our salaries are above the minimum wage.