Traveling means much more than just having a passport, getting on a plane and visiting an unknown country. Traveling is all about dreaming up new experiences waiting to be had in a foreign destination. With Horizontes Nature Tours, adventurers planning their next vacation to Costa Rica can make arrangements that cater to their unique traveling philosophy.
An online vacation-planning tool with a list of mini destination-oriented programs that can be packaged together to make individualized ultimate itineraries.
Since 1984, Horizontes Nature Tours have strived to employ the most qualified and passionate expedition leaders in Costa Rica.They have built a sterling reputation as an outfitter that specializes in making each vacation a unique experience – going above and beyond guests’ personal expectations. With Horizontes travelers can be assured of first-class professional advice and friendly service.
Responsible Tourism: Horizontes Vision, Your Choice
No matter where you go or how you travel, you will have an effect on the environment and the people you visit. But Horizontes believes that traveling responsibly can make for minimal negative impact and, in many cases, can actually help conserve the environment and preserve local cultures. They also believe that travelers can have a more authentic and meaningful trip when sustainable tourism practices are applied.
Since their start, Horizontes has been promoting sustainable tourism to ensure their tours bring only positive impact to the places they visit. Each of Horizontes itineraries are designed in an environmentally responsible manner to ensure guests get to enjoy the best nature has to offer whilst minimizing any environmental impact.
When travelers visit Costa Rica’s magnificent parks and rivers they can assist in the development of conservation areas. On visits to remote areas with Horizontes, guests can protect the culture and traditions of the local people. Visitors also bring economic benefits to the local indigenous communities by supporting local excursion outfitters, artisans and other consumer businesses. As a reward they take home unforgettable memories and experiences. Travelors' choices make the difference to be a responsible tourist no matter what type holiday is chosen. Horizontes asks each guest to be environmentally responsible.
Horizontes considers the current and future environmental impact of its business, taking measures to reduce the use of resources and reduce undesirable environmental impact of its operations and the businesses that contribute to its travel programs.
Waste Management: Horizontes acquires, whenever possible, products that are biodegradable, returnable, recycled or recyclable, in order to minimize waste during its operation of its travel programs.
Energy Efficiency: Within the office environment, Horizontes is committed to reducing the use of electricity, and incorporating all technology available to avoid unnecessary consumption. On their tours, they prefer rechargeable energy sources that are low impact.
Water management and consumption: Horizontes will use all available technology and resources to avoid wasting water, both in the office and in the field.
Protection of National Patrimony: Horizontes seeks to minimize the impact of its passengers in wildlife areas and other sites, avoiding impact on the flora, fauna and landscape, and respecting the fragility of those ecosystems. It will respect the values and local cultures, supporting conservation and development initiatives. As part of its work, Horizontes will engage in activities to promote the human development of the communities it visits.
Quality Customer Service and Travel Experiences Run in the Family
Upholding their high standards of ecotourism, Horizontes encourages its suppliers to integrate policies that adhere to environmentally friendly procedures. This allows the company to amplify its range of influence on other organizations within the travel industry and increase consistency within their own commitment to sustainability.
Horizontes will give priority to certified companies with concrete actions in the social-environmental field or that demonstrate explicit interest in achieving such goals. They also apply their selectivity regarding ecotourism to their industry network partners. Horizontes has established teamwork with respected North American and European travel outfitters like Abercrombie and Kent, Linblad Expeditions, iExplore and Environmental Adventure Company.
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