Belize small group adventure holiday

Planet

Carbon Reduction

By travelling in a small group, we ‘tread lightly’ to minimise our impact on local resources and the environment. Most foods along our route are locally sourced and we offer vegetarian and vegan options when possible.

Environment and wildlife

We work with our partners on the ground to proactively reduce waste; this includes eliminating all single-use plastic water bottles by providing refills for reusable bottles. The Belize government approved a policy in July 2018 to phase out plastics and styrofoam, with the aim of transitioning to greener products and promote more sustainable alternatives. Plastic waste reduction: Please bring your own reusable water bottle on this trip; filtered water will be provided on our vehicle where tap water is not drinkable.We also request guests bring sufficient toiletries to avoid single-use hotel toiletries, which generate a large amount of plastic waste.

The trip includes visits to wildlife sanctuaries, marine reserves, nature reserves and archaeological sites that depend on tourism to continue their conversation efforts. Our local partner is an active member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council and sits on the board of advisors of the Oceanic Society. They are also involved in the World Travel & Tourism Council’s Illegal Wildlife Trade Working Group. This pioneering group helps to combat illegal wildlife trade and encourages responsible wildlife-based tourism by raising awareness among customers, staff and professional trade networks.

Entrance fees to natural reserves and archaeological zones generate income used to upkeep and develop these important sites.
We rewild 1,075sqft (100sqm) per passenger to compensate for all trip and flight emissions.

People

Local Economy

We employ local guides to keep you well informed about local traditions and cultural-social sensitivities.
This trip brings income and opportunity to the destination community through the inclusion of locally owned hotels, restaurants, and other enterprises, and by championing locally produced food wherever possible (approximately 37 percent of the Belize population depends on tourism).
Our free days in San Ignacio and Caye Caulker allow us to meet the communities for a better understanding of traditions and daily life.