Being naturally inclined to protect the land we explore and to support the local communities we visit, we realized that we were practicing “Sustainable tourism” even before the notion became an official concept in tourism, simply by doing things out of love for nature and people. All our tours are operated with a “leave no trace”policy and we are constantly informing our clients about all the sustainable decisions they can make along the way.
Explore Romania’s commitment to sustainability ranges from eco-friendly choices regarding day-to-day activities in the office to the endeavors of protecting and developing the local communities. We cooperate with small, local companies which share our values, we shop locally, and serve local foods whenever possible.
Please find our complete sustainability policy here.
Many of our projects could be realized only thanks to the generous support of our valued guests.
EXPLORE ROMANIA’S SUSTAINABILITY MILESTONES & RELATED PROJECTS
- 2024 – COMMITMENT: Explore Romania adheres to the “Glasgow Declaration: a commitment to a Decade of Tourism Climate Action”.
- 2023 – AWARD: The Travelife Partner Level Award acknowledges Explore Romania’s long-term efforts regarding sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility.
- 2019 & 2023 – ACTIVITY: Explore Romania supports The Foundation Conservation Carpathia, by organizing volunteering trips for a French group.
- 2018 – present – EVENTS: At International Tourism Fairs in Amsterdam, London, Oslo, Warsaw, Milano, Explore Romania represents the National Association of Eco-Tourism and sustainable tourism in Romania.
- 2017 – present – ACTIVITY: Explore Romania sends guests to Putna - Vrancea Natural Park, to help ACDB – Association fighting for the conservation of species and their threatened habitats.
- 2015 –present – INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS: Explore Romania actively promotes the Eco Destinations: The Bison Land, Tara Dornelor, Eco Maramures, Transylvanian Highlands, Danube Delta, Baile Tusnad and Surroundings, Marginimea Sibiului, Tara Hategului – Retezat, Padurea Craiului.
- 2012 & 2013 – ACTIVITY: Explore Romania supports ADEPT Foundation, by organizing volunteering trips for French groups.
- 2011 – present – ACTIVITY: Explore Romania supports several eco farms by visiting them with guests, in order to support their activity: Bio Mosna, Ferma Ecologica Topa, Bio Dumbrava, Cobor Biodiversity Farm, EaBirda etc.
- 2010 – MEMBERSHIP: Explore Romania becomes an active member of the National Association of Eco-Tourism in Romania.
- 2008 – 2009 – EDUCATION: ExploreRomania offers counseling to volunteers from France, to help small local communities in the Maramures area.
- 2006 – 2018 – ACTIVITY: Explore Romania organizes charity treks in Transylvania, for different health associations in the UK
- 2005 – present – ACTIVITY: Explore Romania supports several Natural & National Parks by visiting them with guests: Vanatori Neamt Natural Park, Piatra Craiului National Park, Cheile Bicazului – Hasmas National Park, Ceahlau National Park, Putna Vrancea Natural Park, Calimani National Park, Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve to name a few.
