Finland lake district holiday for famiilies

Planet

- Most of the transportation (excluding very short 4km local transfers) during the tour is done by electrical trains 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 as well as in the logistical process.

- 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, such as history, arts and music. It makes it possible for our guests to live like the locals, meet local people and try typical summer activities in nature. Small, local events such as markets, open house events, concerts, and exhibitions are visited whenever possible.

- By bike, it is easy to stop to admire and photograph the beautiful landscape and take smaller roads.

- On the tour, our guests visit both towns and rural areas where local restaurants, cafes and other services are used. Local, seasonal vegetarian food is available throughout the tour.

- Every guide on this tour is a professional local guide. This makes the experience more interesting, authentic, and safe for our guests as well as increases local employment.

- All of the suppliers of the tour are audited by us, we know the owners and guarantee they are following the local laws and regulations considering workforce, human rights and any other social, cultural or economical aspect.