Commitment to Responsible Travel

Commitment to Responsible Travel

Since day one, BikeHike has operated according to the tenants of responsible & sustainable travel. All of BikeHike’s operations are centered on active sustainable business practices and sustainable tours. This commitment to sustainability extends to environmental, social, and cultural platforms.

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ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE PRACTICES

On Our Tours:

• A standing 'leave-no-trace' policy for both guides and clients
• Automotive transportation proportional to the tour group size to reduce emissions
• Dining in restaurants exclusively using locally grown produce
• The use of large jugs of water to prevent needless waste from standard-portion water bottles
• Actively communicating our values of sustainable tourism to our travellers and local operators
• Reducing emissions by promoting a self-propelled form of active travel

In The Office:
• Ambitious office-wide recycling program
• Staff members regularly walk or bike to work each day
• Printing on recycled paper
• Constant waste reduction and pollution prevention
• Power down all electronics whenever possible

SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE PRACTICES

BikeHike places a large emphasis on cultural preservation and economic sustainability. We contribute to the conservation of local welfare and cultural heritage of the areas we visit. Here are some specifics:

• Working exclusively with socially responsible suppliers who care about the impact of our operations
• Operating sensitive adventures that view local communities as our partners
• Supporting local economies by employing local guides and using local restaurants and accommodations
• Paying all employees around the world fair wages (including guides, porters, drivers and help staff)
• Providing volunteer opportunities for active travellers
• Financial contributions to 'The Bicycles Crossing Borders' program in Cuba
• Providing school supplies to a remote village in Patachanca, Peru

RELIEF & SOCIAL SUPPORT

Each year we look for different projects to support worldwide. These projects are often centered on disaster relief or the promotion of social and cultural awareness. Examples include:

• Africa - Horn of Africa drought
• Haiti - Earthquake
• Thailand - Indian Ocean Tsunami
• Nicaraguan - Building New Hope
• Vietnam - Typhoon Hagupit relief
• India - Manjari Sankurathri Memorial Foundation

There are so many amazing experiences to be had by exploring our planet and meeting other cultures. Sustainable travel today assists a brighter future for tomorrow.