In Miki Travel we are 100% committed towards sustainable tourism. We believe in the benefits that the tourism generates to the receptive countries, we know that is a very important part of the economies and that produces many sources of work. We consider that the tourism industry should help the entire country, that is why we support the sustainable tourism and we promote that we all see the benefits. We should travel respecting the nature and the environment.

The degradation of the environment has no boundaries. In Miki Travel we are highly committed to respect and to take care of the environment according to the established sustainable tourism policies. We also promote these policies among our personnel, providers and clients.

Although there are moments in which we don't notice it clearly, our environment is part of ourselves that is why we should take care of it; we can let it deteriorate. In Miki Travel we believe that we can make the difference and to contribute to live in a better world, that is why we choose the sustainable tourism.

"We can only love what we know and we can only protect what we love"
Tobias Lasser, Alemania

What is Sustainable Tourism?

Sustainable tourism is not just limited to areas of ecological significance, but actively aims to reduce negative impacts in a holistic way, in urban, rural, and wilderness areas. Issues confronted include economic viability, socio-cultural sensitivity, and environmental sustainability, at destinations of natural and cultural significance, in both mass tourism and the various niche tourism segments. Sustainable tourism not only examines and responds to the needs of the present, but how current actions will also reduce negative impacts in the long term.

What is Ecotourism?

Ecoturismo es un tipo de Turismo Sostenible que se enfoca en la conservacion de la naturaleza y en la mejora de la calidad de vida de los habitantes de areas rurales y naturales.

Ecotourism is a type of sustainable tourism that emphasizes conserving nature and improving the lives of local people in rural and wilderness areas.

Our commitment with the Sustainable Tourism

Miki Travel wants to conserve the natural resources that Costa Rica has to offer and we also want to contribute with the society that is why we have the following policies:

• Observe the country laws, norms and regulations
  
• The tourism sustainability as a part of the company's culture
  
• Ethic and moral responsibility
  
• Recycling program
  
• Water and energy consumption program
  
• Proper use of the office resources
  
• Priority to providers that have responsible practices
  
• Use of professional and certified guides
  
• Personnel training
  
• To inform the client of our sustainable policies and practices
  
• Constant training and improvement
  
• Code of conduct
  
• To reduce the impact of our passengers in the environment

What we can do to contribute to the Sustainable Tourism?

Besides fun and adventure, to practice sustainable tourism has a commitment: to maintain and to respect the natural and cultural patrimony of the places we visit.

It is very easy to become a responsible tourist and we all can do it.

• Don't throw garbage in the streets, roads, rivers, beaches and other places.
  
• Try to recycle and to reuse as much as you can.
  
• Try to use organic products that are environmentally friendly.
  
• Try to save water and energy. Follow the conservation policies of the hotels and other service providers.
  
• Enjoy the natural and cultural wonders. Don't damage or mark them so that others can appreciate them.
  
• Only take pictures, don't take plants or animals as a souvenir.
  
• If you can, try to learn some words of the local language and about the culture and traditions of the destinations you visit.
  
• Don't buy products related to species in danger, like turtle eggs, animal furs or bird feathers
  
• Follow the trails and signed roads and always listen the directions of the guides and park rangers.
  
• Try to choose itineraries that generate the most benefit for the small populations
  
• If you find a wild animal during a journey, don't bother it, the surest thing is that it will run away. Don't try to feed it either.
  
• The sexual exploitation of children and the use of prohibited substances are a crime.
  
• Choose touristic destinations whose service providers are responsible with the use of water, power, biodiversity, beaches and forests. They should also have a good waste management program.
  
• Buy and use products and services offered by rural or indigenous communities. You will help to preserve the natural areas and contribute to improve the life quality of its inhabitants.
  
• For a better experience try to do the tours with a local naturalistic guide. Don't use flashy clothes, strong fragrances or perfumes, keep quiet, watch well where you walk and most important be respectful with the nature.
  
• Make contributions to help a cause.
  

What can I do to take care of the environment?

To make the difference is in all of us. With our little daily decisions we can contribute to preserve the environment and the well being of future generations. The following tips will help you start a firm commitment with the environment and to make the world a better place to live:

• Use only the necessary water and don't pollute it. The water is life and we all depend on it.
  
• Try to generate as less garbage as possible, reuse everything that you can and recycle as much as possible
  
• Save energy. Take advantage of natural light, change your light bulbs from regular to fluorescent and use less hot water.
  
• Take care of the plants; they give us oxygen, shadow, food, medicines and a lot of benefits.
  
• Take care of the animals; remember that the wild species are not pets.
  
• Preserve the air, don't burn the garbage and don't use polluting vehicles in excess.
  
• Protect the natural areas, especially the virgin zones; don't pollute and don't kill animals.
  
• Preserve the soils; avoid the use of insecticides, toxic waste and polluting oils.
  
• Don't make annoying noises; keep the volume of the music at normal levels that don't disturb your friends, family or neighbors.
  
• Act in a responsible way with the living beings.
  
• Plant a tree
  
• Avoid the use of products that damages the environment and give priority to organic products.

Recycling, avoid polluting and don't using sprays are a few things that we should do to preserve the environment.