Taking care of it is an honor and a great responsibility. Our mission is to contribute to the well-being of the planet actively and tangibly through 5 basic pillars:
For more than 15 years, we have been paddling the waters of Huaypo lagoon and sharing with different travelers the magic that this unique place transmits. During this time, we have identified certain deficiencies. Determined to help protect and preserve this special place, we launched this important project.
As a result of an investigation that also involved interviewing the teachers of the local school, as well as the members and directors of the community, two major projects have emerged, focused on education and sustainable tourism.
Everyone who travels with Terra Explorer contributes to the HUAYPO project, however, there is also the possibility to make your own contribution directly, as you feel compeled to help support us in our project.
By traveling with Terra Explorer, you are contributing to a sustainable initiative.
We have chosen and partnered with six NGOs aligned with our values. All are accessible and yet small, as we aim to make contributions that will result in a meaningful impact.
We are covering the primary needs of our region: reforestation, wildlife, river protection, health, education, and cultural preservation.
After your trip, we will share a certificate of appreciation and send you regular updates on how your contribution has impacted the project.
You can also raise their contribution by donating directly to any of these projects.
You can even create a network among your contacts and become a support channel.
Huaypo Project aims to accomplish all the initiatives we have designed for the school and we dream that Huaypo will become an exemplary community in terms of tourism integration and care for the environment.
Sacred Valley Project dreams of having more than 4 houses to academically and emotionally support more girls in remote communities.
Desea Peru hopes to have more than 1,000 water filters installed and double the number of high Andean communities benefited. In addition, they want to see the communities developing on their own and in a sustainable way.
Amazon Shelter expects to decrease animal trafficking through education, as well as release more than 200 animals that are currently in their shelter.
Hampi Mama dreams of seeing an Ancestral Andean Medicine Center and a Botanical Sanctuary, led by Quechua women, in operation.
Conservamos por Naturaleza envisions planting more than 10,000 trees in Peruvian territory in the future, as well as reaching 2030 with the joy of seeing the waters of the Marañón River flowing freely and without dams.
To ensure the well-being and safety of our travelers and staff throughout our operational chain, Terra Explorer will comply with the health and safety measures and protocols established by the Peruvian Association of Adventure Tourism and Ecotourism (APTAE), and implement the Covid-19 health and safety guidelines for adventure tourism developed by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA).
Our experiences are designed considering the least possible exposure, where the final destinations are usually remote places. By their very nature, our adventure activities are considered to be low risk, mainly because they are performed outdoors where ventilation is constant and making it easy to achieve social distancing.
During these times we are working together with a small staff of honorable people who have been part of the Terra Explorer family for many years. They and their families are aligned with the established health and safety measures. Employing these staff members also seeks to reactivate the local economy.
We guarantee a safe, soul-fulfilling trip to all our travelers for whom we make these adventures possible.
Terra Explorer will strictly comply with the safety, cleaning, and hygiene protocols during our internal processes, third parties, and throughout your trip. This involves:
Follow the instructions related to health and safety given by the Terra Explorer team and your guide, before and during your trip.
Stay home if:
With the intention of delivering the most flexibility at the time of confirming your trip, we will determine the amount of the initial deposit individually and according to your itinerary characteristics.
Secure your trip with a deposit and pay the rest in one or more payments, at a time that suits you best. Please make sure you adhere to our policy and pay in full at least 31 days prior to your trip date.
If you need to cancel your trip, we will apply the following flexible policies.
For more detailed information on our terms and conditions and Covid-19 policies, please contact us at [email protected]
