For more than 20 years, our ethos of conscious travel has been at the heart of everything we do. Our goal has always been to protect the communities and delicate ecosystems we bring travelers to. We always look for ways we can further our sustainability practices. That’s why, starting January 1st 2020, we have removed single-use plastic bottles or bags (SUP) from our operations in Peru and Bolivia. To aid in this, we now provide all guests with a reusable water bottle on arrival. We are asking travelers to join our mission to protect Mother Earth and reduce the single use of plastic by taking their bottle everywhere. The bottle we provide keeps beverages warm for 12 hours and cold for 24 hours. In addition, funds from our purchase of the bottles help a local NGO, Peruanos Sin Agua (Peruvians without Water) provide fresh water for 200 families living on the outskirts of Lima. We also partner with hotels who share our ethos. One of our hotel partner explains: “Since 2014 we have saved approximately 112,000 plastic bottles because we do not use them in our hotels. Instead we provide water filters by the extraordinary ceramicist Sonia Lawns or glass bottles with reverse osmosis water in all rooms. This water is available to our guests 24 hours a day, and allows them to fill their canteens and bottles before they go on excursions.” Tap Water In Peru It’s very important to remember that the tap water in Peru is not safe for human consumption. Don’t worry – there are several ways around this! Consider the following tips before you travel: 1) Fill your reusable water bottle up at hotels, cafes and restaurants. Most hotels provide water refill stations in their lobbies. If your hotel doesn’t have such a station, simply
For more than 20 years, our ethos of conscious travel has been at the heart of everything we do. Our goal has always been to protect the communities and delicate ecosystems we bring travelers to. We always look for ways we can further our sustainability practices. That’s why, starting January…
Social and ecological responsibility is at the heart of everything we do here at Aracari. We have always been proudly passionate about conscious travel and sustainable tourism. Our low impact, tailor-made trips are designed to benefit, protect and preserve the communities we visit whilst also respecting the natural world around us. We are also supportive of Peruvian non-profit organizations, using our close relationship with local communities and suppliers to support a variety of projects. That’s why we are so thrilled to be able to support Peruanos Sin Agua (Peruvians without Water) through our latest collaboration with Fluye water bottles. Conscious travel and sustainable tourism: Our rules. Aracari in collaboration with Fluye Every Aracari traveler receives a welcome pack. This special pack consists of a tote bag made by Peruvian artists from Andean jute fiber and wool pom poms. Inside the tote bag guests will find a stylish, reusable water bottle. This bottle keeps hot drinks hot for 12 hours and cold drinks cool for 24 hours. It’s the perfect sustainable travel accessory and we hope it will help you refuse plastic water bottles whilst on holiday and at home. But these bottles aren’t just eco-friendly. No, this unassuming accessory directly helps to provide people on the outskirts of Lima with fresh water. This is because 7% of the money we give to Fluye for the bottles goes to support Peruanos Sin Agua (Peruvians without Water). Our all new plastic-free water bottles are designed and made by Fluye (which means ‘flow’ in English), a company based in Peru. Fluye was founded in 2017 as a direct response to the vast quantities of plastic bottles used in South America. 50 million plastic bottles are used every year, and only 20% of these are recycled or reused. Fluye’s plastic-free design is a
Social and ecological responsibility is at the heart of everything we do here at Aracari. We have always been proudly passionate about conscious travel and sustainable tourism. Our low impact, tailor-made trips are designed to benefit, protect and preserve the communities we visit whilst also respecting the natural world around…
