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Supporting Communities & the Environment

Traveling by car enables us to get up close to nature and heritage in some of the most scenic areas of Bhutan. While delivering exceptional access to these areas, we realize our presence has an impact and foster responsible practices to lessen our environmental footprint—from replacing engines for more efficient models to making arrangements in each destination for recycling and proper disposal of waste. Our teams on board and ashore work together to operate responsibly. A key part of operating a responsible business is ensuring we leave a positive impact in the communities we visit. This core value is part of our initial itinerary planning on through to operations management and office practices. Whether it’s a donation to an organization for a fundraising effort or partnering with locals for tours, we look for ways to share the wealth and enrich the lives of those we meet.

Responsible Actions:

• Purchase local food and supplies
• Serve only sustainable organic food
• Partner with local people for cultural tours / presentations
• Follow “Leave No Trace” practices
• Purchase supplies with less packaging to reduce waste
• Recycle wherever facilities exist
• Reusable water bottles for guests; no bottled water on board
• Donate to local organizations in areas where we operate
• We are stewards of the lands where we travel—our teams on board work together to operate responsibly.

[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_tour][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-smile-o” title=”Dhungsel Home Spa” tab_id=”home” add_icon=”true”][vc_column_text] Mr. Tshering Dorji who is partially blind and his wife Pema Dekar started their small home spa business in 2015. They received their training from a luxury boutique hotel, Aman resorts for one year and since then, they were very passionate about pursuing their interest. However, their disabilities became a huge challenge in securing jobs as masseur in resorts and hotels. Therefore with the help of his family and friends, they setup their own in Thimphu. This is Mr. Tshering and Ms. Pema with their massage room. They offer full body massage, reflexology, swedish massage, Thai massage, Deep tissue and many more. They plan to expand their home business and employ more disabled people and offer full steam and sauna services. We at Always Bhutan are committed to help their small business by offering our guests opportunities to help the couple as well as receive home spa in their hotels or visit their spa at Motithang, Thimphu.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-leaf” title=”Farmhouses” tab_id=”farmhouse” add_icon=”true”][vc_column_text] We support this rural farmhouse in Bhutan. Our guests can experience authentic trips by staying with locals at rural homes in Bhutan. For home stays refer: Bhutan homestays[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tour][vc_column_text]

Sustainability Partners

We continually look for ways to share the wealth and enrich the lives of those we meet, and have partnered with a number of organizations and programs who share our vision.

1. GREENER WAY
2. DRUKSELL
3. TARAYANA FOUNDATION
4. VAST BHUTAN
5. MUSIC OF BHUTAN

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