Good Practice Guidelines for Susceptible Activities and Excursions

Responsible Travel in the framework of its sustainability policy makes public a series of good practices to ensure the least negative environmental and social impact when carrying out the different activities offered within our services. We appreciate that your presence contributes to the development of responsible tourism.

Code of Conduct for Wildlife Spotting and Visits to Protected Areas and National Parks

Do not feed wildlife.
Respect wildlife and their natural habitat. Keep no less than two meters distance from the animals so as not to affect their behavior.
Avoid consuming disposable goods, do not throw organic waste or any kind of waste until you find a place to throw it in, as they can significantly affect the development of the ecosystem in which it is located. Try to recycle or reuse all solid waste.
Respect the recommendations given by the park rangers and the entrance hours of each area.
Stay inside the trails and respect the signs. Do not destroy infrastructure.
Carry out campfires, camping and other activities only in the permitted zones of each area.
Special care is required during the breeding, molting or rearing season. Do not place yourself between two animals, especially between a mother and her young, some species are highly protective and may attack if they suspect their young are threatened or leave the young more vulnerable to predators.
Hunting of animals, entry with weapons and alcoholic beverages is strictly forbidden. It is also forbidden to damage the flora, take plants, animals, or geological remains. Check the list of permitted objects for entry to the corresponding Protected Area.
Avoid taking flash photography so as not to alter the normal behavior of wildlife. Filming, professional photographs for commercial purposes, and the use of drones require authorization from the corresponding Protected Area’s Management.
Do not support illegal trade of flora and fauna species.
Use environmentally friendly insect repellent, completely avoid aerosols. We recommend using cream-based repellents or other alternatives.

Code of Conduct for Visits to Indigenous and Traditional Communities

Research and gather information about the indigenous community before the trip. Understanding the history, culture, codes of conduct and the indigenous groups link to nature will also help you to appreciate their customs. You can do it by the hand of our travel advisors and on your own initiative.
Refuse nor request any activity related to the commercial sexual exploitation of minors or of any kind of exploitation.
Report any type of related irregularity.
Leave as small a footprint as possible. Preserve water, fauna and flora and ask the guide what can or cannot be done.
Buy only those pieces made by local indigenous artisans, since many indigenous groups do not have their intellectual property registered.
Avoid buying handicrafts made from endangered species. Irresponsible buying can drive a demand that could lead some species to extinction.
Do not take any objects from archaeological sites, as this could cause irreversible damage to cultural heritage assets associated with indigenous communities and their beliefs.
In areas managed by indigenous communities, enter only those places open to tourists. Some spaces or rituals have spiritual significance and are therefore considered sacred or may simply be off limits or unsafe for tourists.
Always ask permission before taking a photograph of indigenous people, significant places, or rituals. In some communities it is considered inappropriate to be photographed.
Ask for the consent of community members and the service of a local guide if you wish to participate in private spiritual ceremonies and rituals.
Ask lots of questions. Ask the tour operator, guide, lodging establishme