We Travel with Purpose, We Care for the Future

Our Commitment to Responsible Tourism

At My Peru Destinations, we believe that travel is more than visiting extraordinary places.
It is an opportunity to create positive impact, protect our natural and cultural heritage, and build a sustainable future for generations to come.

Every journey we design follows social responsibility and environmental sustainability principles, ensuring authentic experiences that benefit everyone — travelers, local communities, and our planet.

🌎 Our Sustainability Vision — A Peru Forever

Peru holds priceless treasures — from Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines to the Amazon rainforest and ancestral communities that keep millenary traditions alive.
Our mission is to preserve this heritage while offering transformative experiences.

We work daily to make tourism a force for good that:

• Protects ecosystems and archaeological sites
• Creates fair economic opportunities for local communities
• Preserves and celebrates cultural diversity
• Inspires travelers to become ambassadors of conservation

🤝 Our Pillars of Social Responsibility

Commitment to Local Communities

Tourism that changes lives.
We work directly with rural and urban communities so that tourism generates real, long-term benefits.
Over 70% of our suppliers are local companies and community enterprises.

Fair Trade and Decent Employment

We guarantee fair wages and dignified working conditions for everyone involved in our operations: guides, chefs, artisans, drivers, and support staff.
We believe in equity and respect.

Empowerment of Women and Youth

We actively promote the inclusion of women and young people in the tourism sector through training programs, scholarships, and employment opportunities.

Support for Local Handicrafts

We connect travelers directly with authentic artisans, avoiding intermediaries.
Every purchase supports families preserving ancestral techniques of weaving, pottery, and jewelry.

Education and Capacity Building

We invest in educational programs for rural communities, especially in sustainable tourism, languages, and cultural preservation.

🌱 Sustainable Tourism Practices

Protecting Cultural Heritage

• We comply with and exceed national heritage regulations
• We educate travelers on responsible site behavior
• We limit group sizes to reduce impact on sensitive areas
• We collaborate with archaeologists and conservation authorities

Ecosystem Conservation

• We promote low-impact tourism in protected natural areas
• We support reforestation projects in the Andes and Amazon
• We organize cleanup initiatives along trekking routes and beaches
• We educate travelers about local flora and fauna

Carbon Footprint Reduction

• We prioritize shared and efficient transport
• We offset carbon emissions from all our tours
• We promote hiking and non-motorized alternatives
• We work with eco-certified hotels

Responsible Waste Management

• We apply a zero single-use plastic policy
• We provide reusable bottles to all our travelers
• We ensure proper waste disposal on all routes
• We promote the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Responsible Water Use

• We choose accommodations with water-saving systems
• We encourage responsible consumption
• We support rural clean-water access projects

🌾 Responsible Travel Experiences

Community-Based Tourism

Connect authentically with Andean and Amazonian communities.
Share their daily life, learn their traditions, and contribute directly to their local economy.
Each host family visit is a genuine cultural exchange.

Sustainable Gastronomy

Experience Peruvian cuisine at its most authentic and responsible.
We work with chefs who use local, seasonal, and fair-trade ingredients.
Every meal tells a story and supports small farmers.

Responsible Treks

Explore the Andes with environmental awareness.
Our treks include cleanup teams, certified guides, and “Leave No Trace” practices — from the Inca Trail to Salkantay and beyond.

Volunteering and Social Projects

Combine your trip with volunteer work in educational, environmental, or community development projects.
Leave a positive footprint during your stay in Peru.

Responsible Wildlife Observation

Birdwatching, Amazon wildlife, and marine fauna experiences that follow strict non-interference protocols — supporting conservation while exploring Peru’s biodiversity.

🏅 Our Partnerships and Certifications

We are committed to the highest international sustainability standards.
We proudly collaborate with organizations that share our vision of responsible travel:

• Members of Green Step
• Partners in environmental conservation projects with NGOs
• Allies of community development initiatives
• Active participants in rural community tourism programs

💚 How Our Travelers Make a Difference

Your Trip, Your Impact

When you travel with My Peru Destinations, your contribution goes far beyond the experience itself:

You support local families.
Your payments directly benefit artisans, chefs, guides, and communities — without unnecessary intermediaries.

You contribute to environmental protection.
A portion of each tour funds reforestation, clean-up, and ecosystem preservation projects.

You help fund education.
A percentage of our profits supports educational programs in rural areas.

You protect cultural heritage.
Your responsible visit helps maintain and restore archaeological sites.

You inspire others.
Your story encourages more travelers to discover Peru responsibly.

🌍 Tips for Being a Responsible Traveler

Before Your Trip

✓ Learn about Peruvian culture and customs
✓ Practice a few words in Spanish or Quechua
✓ Research the places you’ll visit and their importance
✓ Pack sustainably (reusable bottle, tote bag, etc.)

During Your Trip

✓ Follow site and park rules
✓ Buy handicrafts directly from artisans
✓ Eat local and seasonal products
✓ Reduce plastic use and manage waste responsibly
✓ Ask before photographing people
✓ Respect wildlife — don’t touch or feed animals
✓ Support local businesses over global chains
✓ Learn and share about Peruvian culture

After Your Trip

✓ Share your experience to inspire responsible travel
✓ Stay in touch with communities you met
✓ Consider donating to local projects
✓ Be an ambassador for Peru’s cultural and natural heritage

🌳 Our Projects and Initiatives

“Planting the Future” Program

Every tour contributes to our reforestation program in the Andes.
To date, we have planted [number] native trees in collaboration with local communities.

“Women Entrepreneurs of Peru” Initiative

We support women artisans and entrepreneurs in rural areas through training and fair-market access.

“Clean Trails” Project

We organize cleanup campaigns along trekking routes, removing tons of waste and promoting low-impact travel.

Educational Scholarship Fund

A portion of our revenue funds scholarships for rural youth pursuing studies in tourism, languages, or environmental management.

Community Guide Network

We train and certify local guides to lead tours within their own communities, creating direct income and preserving ancestral knowledge.

📊 Transparency and Impact Measurement

We believe in transparency. Each year, we publish our Social and Environmental Impact Report, featuring measurable results.

Social Impact

• Families directly benefited
• Majority of local suppliers
• Decent jobs created
• Hours of training delivered
• Educational scholarships granted

Environmental Impact

• Tons of CO₂ offset
• Trees planted
• Waste removed from natural areas
• Major reduction in single-use plastics
• Liters of water saved

Cultural Impact

• Artisans supported
• Cultural projects funded
• Heritage sites preserved

✨ Join the Responsible Travel Movement

Peru awaits you — and the way you travel matters.
Together, we can create unforgettable experiences that benefit everyone and protect our world for generations to come.

My Peru Destinations – Travel that Transforms.