Slovenia highlights tour

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CARBON REDUCTION

Reduced Air Travel: This nine-day Slovenia highlights tour is designed to minimize air travel. The itinerary is compact, focusing on Slovenia's key attractions, which are all accessible by road. This eliminates the need for internal flights, thus reducing the tour's carbon footprint.

Local Transport: The tour incorporates shared local transport options like buses to further reduce CO2 emissions per person. For instance, a lot of our transportation is based on local bus service.

Human-Powered Exploration: The tour includes three days of human-powered transport. Guests will explore the Soca Valley through easy hikes and the Secovlje Salt Pans by cycling.

Vegetarian and Vegan Options: Yes, every day of the tour offers vegetarian and vegan food options, allowing guests to make sustainable dietary choices.

Local and Seasonal Food: Each of the restaurants on the tour's itinerary specializes in seasonal and locally sourced food. Additionally, we vet accommodations for their food waste plans and policies on reducing or switching to certified palm oil, soy, and forestry products.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

Eco-Friendly Accommodations: We ensure that all accommodations on this trip adhere to strict environmental policies, including water conservation through rainwater harvesting and waste management.

Nature Restoration: The tour includes visits to the Škocjan Caves and Secovlje Salt Pans, both of which have active nature restoration projects. A portion of the entry fees goes directly to these initiatives.

Invasive Species Education: Guests receive educational material on the threats posed by invasive species in Slovenia and how they can help mitigate these threats during their visit.

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LOCAL ECONOMY

Locally-Owned Accommodations: All of the accommodations on this tour—100%—are locally owned, ensuring that the revenue generated stays within the community. With locally-owned accommodations, we ensure a local experience for the guests when visiting Slovenia.

Local Economic Opportunities: We prioritize local economic growth by employing guides native to each region we visit. For instance, our guides in the Karst region are experts in the area's unique geology and biodiversity. Additionally, the tour includes visits to local craft markets in Ljubljana and cooperative markets in Piran. We also arrange village visits in the Soca Valley, where guests can purchase handmade crafts, contributing directly to the local economy.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY

Local Employment: 95% of our staff and partners in Slovenia are locals, including those from marginalized communities.

Fair Wages: Yes, we and our ground operating partners ensure that all staff are paid at least the minimum wage in Slovenia.

Diversity Strategy: We maintain a diverse workforce and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation.

LGBTQ+ Friendly: This tour is LGBTQ+ friendly. We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our guests.