Western Slovenia adventure vacation
1990 excluding flights
Description of Western Slovenia adventure vacation
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Planet
CARBON REDUCTIONReduced Flying: This tour focuses on a specific region, Western Slovenia, minimizing the need for extensive internal flights and promoting ground transportation.
Local Transport: The tour includes scenic rides and local transport, reducing the carbon footprint per traveler.
Human-Powered Transport: The tour involves walking during the exploration of natural attractions like the Kozjak Waterfall, Tolmin Gorge, and more, promoting human-powered transport.
Local and Seasonal Food: Slovenia is known for its rich gastronomic offerings. The tour ensures that travelers get to taste local and seasonal delicacies, reducing the carbon footprint associated with transporting food over long distances.
ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE
Supporting Natural Attractions: Entry fees to places like Triglav National Park and the kocjan caves contribute to their maintenance and conservation.
Promotion of Natural Beauty: By focusing on natural attractions like the Soca Valley, Kozjak Waterfall, and Tolmin Gorge, the tour emphasizes the importance of preserving Slovenia's natural beauty.
Educating Travelers: The inclusion of sites like the Kobarid Museum educates travelers on the region's history, fostering a deeper appreciation and understanding of the environment.
People
LOCAL ECONOMYLocal Business: Our stay in the wine haven of Gorika Brda not only enriches the traveler's experience but also funnels revenue into local wineries and small businesses.
Community-Based Guides: We prioritize the hiring of guides who are native to the regions we explore, thereby keeping the financial benefits within the local communities.
EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY, AND DIVERSITY
Local Workforce Composition: For this particular Western Slovenia Tour, all of our team members and partners are Slovenian nationals, with most of them hailing from the communities we visit.
Empowerment of Marginalized Groups: We've initiated collaborations with local NGOs to offer employment to individuals who are often sidelined in the job market, such as those from low-income backgrounds.
Wage Standards: Every team member and local partner associated with this tour is compensated at or above Slovenia's minimum wage guidelines.
Diversity and Inclusion Policy: Our company upholds a robust policy that champions diversity and inclusion, ensuring that employment opportunities are open to all, irrespective of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or nationality.
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity: This tour is designed to be welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community, as part of our commitment to inclusivity.
Accessibility Constraints: Due to the tour's focus on activities like wine tasting and exploring historical landmarks, it may present challenges for those with mobility issues.
Cultural Enrichment: This tour features visits to culturally significant sites like tanjel and Piran, offering travelers a deep dive into Slovenia's cultural tapestry while fostering mutual respect and understanding.
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