Socially Conscious

Socially Conscious Travel

Traveling can change someone’s life and the people who provide these experiences. That is why at Southern Peru Explorers, we believe that every trip has to leave a positive impact. Unlike many travel organizations who limit themselves to providing unique trips to Machu Picchu or cultural tours of Peru, we want to do more than just arrange an adventure; we strive to create experiences that are respectful to nature and the local culture and help the local community grow and develop.

Being a locally-owned and operated Peruvian travel company, we are aware of the fact that the beautiful views of the Andes, the rich history of the Inca, and our friendly locals are assets that deserve to be cherished. Each tour we offer is our statement about responsible tourism that should be considered as a priority rather than a trend. When joining us on the Inca Trail, the Salkantay Trek or any of our cultural tours, you become part of a unique travel philosophy where people, culture, and nature are equally valued.

Empowerment of Local Communities

The success of each journey is made possible due to the passionate and skilled locals who will introduce you to Peru. Our company is proud to use experienced guides, cooks, porters, horsemen, drivers, and our other workers from various parts of the country. Thanks to providing employment for locals, we are able to help local families establish sustainable means of living and preserve their traditions and cultural heritage passed from generation to generation.

We buy products from local providers whenever possible in order to purchase fresh produce, handmade items, and necessary goods from the local businesses. In this way, our tours will be able to enrich whole communities rather than only a few people and make sure that all benefits from tourism will go to those who will host us in the mountains. For us, it is just as important to empower people as to organize great trips.

Nature Conservation at All Times

Peru is blessed with some of the most unique ecosystems, ranging from snow-covered Andean mountains to cloud forests and biodiversity-filled valleys. The conservation of nature is one of the priorities in Peru. We recommend all our guests to be responsible tourists and follow environmentally-friendly principles in all the trips we undertake. Our guides inform guests about how they can help preserve nature through simple actions like using reusable water bottles.

Our trekking guides are mindful of the conservation of nature when undertaking any expeditions, ensuring that our carbon footprint remains low wherever we go. This is because we strongly believe that all the travelers have a duty to conserve the environment that inspires many millions of people all over the world.

Celebrating the Cultural History of Peru

Not only is Peru full of beautiful scenery; it also has a rich cultural heritage that extends back thousands of years. Our aim is to create cultural encounters that foster respect between visitors and the local people rather than simply tourism. Over the course of our trips, there are opportunities for visitors to see how traditional farming takes place, witness Andean rituals and ceremonies, enjoy Peruvian food, watch weaving and spinning, listen to music and experience day-to-day life in the countryside.

As well as teaching the history of the Inca Empire, our guides also teach about the contemporary cultures who have preserved many ancient traditions. In this way, we can facilitate true cultural encounters that promote understanding and respect for Peruvian culture and ways of life.

Caring for Our Team

Exceptional experiences begin with exceptional people. At Southern Peru Explorers, we believe our team deserves the same level of care and respect that we offer our travelers. We invest in ongoing professional training, first aid certification, mountain safety, customer service, and leadership development to ensure our staff can provide safe, enjoyable, and memorable experiences. Our guides continually expand their knowledge of Peru’s history, wildlife, geography, and culture so they can offer insightful and engaging interpretations throughout every journey. We also provide quality equipment and promote fair working conditions because we know that motivated, respected professionals create extraordinary travel experiences. When our team thrives, our guests enjoy better adventures.

Responsible Tourism Creates Change That Lasts

By choosing a responsible tour company, you ensure that your trip helps to achieve something bigger than just having a good time. Each trip contributes to job creation, environmental conservation, culture protection, and small business development throughout Peru. We believe that responsible tourism should help create job opportunities without harming the environment or the local culture, which makes Peru such an extraordinary place to visit. We aim to encourage visitors to act as ambassadors of responsible tourism after they have gone back to their homes.

Making Connections

One of the greatest things about traveling is that it allows you to connect with people from other cultures. Our philosophy starts with such values as kindness, truthfulness, and mutual respect. Our travel consultants will do everything possible to make sure that you are well-informed, welcomed, and helped during your whole journey. Many of our clients come as visitors and leave as friends. Years after their trips, they visit Peru again and refer us to others, thus sharing stories they had with us. These relationships are what we build everything around.

Travel for a Good Reason

Each mountain hides years of history. Each community treats travelers with generosity and pride. At Southern Peru Explorers, we believe that the best travel should serve all people involved in the process. By traveling with us, you become a part of the locally-owned business that conducts itself with ethics, takes care of environment, shows respect towards culture, and provides excellent services. Traveling together, we will discover Peru while preserving its amazing nature, celebrating its rich cultures, and giving chances for the future. Because the best travels are not just about visiting places, but making an impact.