Finland cycling holiday Helsinki to Tampere

Planet

- All of the transportation during the tour is done by electrical car, train, or by bicycle to minimize the carbon emissions when moving around.

- Every activity on this tour is "human powered" which means that there is no other source of power used than the human body, for example paddling or cycling. We have also chosen activity suppliers that have a strict ecological approach when moving in nature.

- All of the meals included in the tour are vegan, vegetarian and/or prepared from local ingredients. This reduces the carbon emissions generated in the production and in the transport of the food.

- Every accommodation in the tour is certified or it has taken concrete steps towards a greater sustainability on a daily basis.

- All of the suppliers in this tour share the same sustainable and environmental values as us. Together we are committed to reduce the impact to the environment in many ways, for example by using low carbon or renewable energy, recycling and reducing waste (bio, plastic, metal, cardboard, etc.), saving natural resources like collecting and using rain water, using old building materials or creating carbon sinks by using wood in construction of buildings.

- A carbon footprint for this tour has been calculated. More information is available by the tour provider.

People

- This tour provides authentic local culture with a visit to spend a summer/autumn day at a local country home. It gives our guests an opportunity to learn about the local way of life.

- A visit to a historical sight, like medieval castle lets the guests learn about the local culture and history.

- On the tour our guests visit rural areas where local restaurants, cafes and other services are used.

- Every guide on this tour is a professional and local guide. This makes the experience better and safer to our guests as well as increases the local employment.

- This tour is only done in small groups so that our guests can spend real time with locals as well as locals have a chance to empower by the guests visit to their home area.

- All of the suppliers of the tour are tested and audited and they are following the local laws and regulations considering workforce, human rights and any other social, cultural or economical aspect.