- We are committed to ecological sustainability and the provision of quality ecotourism experiences
- We value the social, cultural, historical and natural diversity of Perú and South America
- We value cultural and natural integrity and authenticity in business
- We will eliminate any practice that is unacceptably damaging to the environment, heritage or indigenous culture
Our tours
We aim to educate our clients about sustainable tourism. We adopt a “carry it in – carry it out” policy and pick up litter left by others where appropriate. Our small group minimal impact tours ensure we leave nothing behind other than footprints. We are keen to educate our clients about the flora and fauna of the areas we walk in, and advise at the start of a tour how to minimise impact on the environment by, for example, not picking wild flowers, not disturbing the habitats of birds or animals.Inka Trail Expeditions Peru provides to our staff training on environmental practices.
Our guide teams have been trained in first aid and rescue and are regularly updated through seminars and courses in their respective fields. All of our trekking staff receives regular briefings on how to best comply with the Salcantay Trek Trail and Machu Picchu Sanctuary Regulations as well as on environmental awareness.
Our Credo in Nature
We are great believers in leaving the areas that we visit in as untouched a condition as is possible. We encourage everyone who travels with us to respect the land, the people, and their fellow travelers. This type of focus leads to amazing experiences and insights that bring a sense of satisfaction, which is difficult to create any other way, so be thinking responsibility, consideration, and FUN!What you do to minimize environmental impacts on the Salkantay Trek?
Our Environmental Management Policy and Commitment considers running our operations in a responsible way, according to the following:
- Selective disposal of garbage (organic & inorganic)
- Garbage withdrawal of Natural Protected Areas
- We provide toilet tents with chemical toilet facilities. All garbage is disposed of outside the Natural Protected Areas
- Avoid fires – no smoking allowed inside the tents
- Use of bowls for washing purposes to avoid the soap from being thrown over to the floor or to natural water sources
- Avoid disturbing animals
- No animal hunting allowed
- Preservation of the flora, no orchid taking allowed
- Walking over the Inca ruins, walls or archaeological sites is absolutely forbidden
