Our Ethos

Sidetracked is a mission-led outdoor adventure company organising guided tours all over Europe. Focusing on true wilderness experiences off the beaten track. Taking you to beautiful places, in small groups and getting to experience something truly unique. Allowing you to discover new places, push yourself and make new adventure buddies. We are making it our mission to make sure that we give more back than we ever take away. From the tiny decisions to the big stuff. We are conscious that we want to protect these amazing wild places that we’re lucky enough to explore.

Our sustainability focus  

GIVING BACK MORE THAN WE TAKE AWAY.

5% of each trip will be used to help the local environment. We will make sure that we are making a positive influence on the areas we explore by doing the following:

  • Invest in local projects that are working to protect the national parks and wilderness areas.

  • Support volunteer projects helping Environmental Conservation and local Interests in Finnish Lapland.

Global warming and the factors behind it are known facts. People, various organisations, and governments are taking action around the world to reduce the impact of global warming on the environment and eradicate the cause.

We believe eco-travel is an important link in this attempt to save the planet. Travelers, regardless of their activity preference, have a common interest in maintaining the environmental health of the planet.

We value the beautiful parts of the world that we operate in and we want to make sure these places stay beautiful.

We believe that the following actions are important:

1. SMALL GROUP SIZES

Our small group tours are inherently less impacting than other tour offerings. We are better able to monitor our environmental impact and to contribute to the local economy in a more direct and meaningful way.

2. MINIMIZING THE USE OF EXCESSIVE PACKAGING

Efforts are made to purchase products that minimise packaging and utilise recycled content, both for our trips and in the daily operations of the business.

3. FOLLOWING LEAVE NO TRACE GUIDELINES

Sidetracked is a member of Leave No Trace and all guides are certified in the Leave No Trace principles. 

4. USING LOCALLY PRODUCED PRODUCTS WHENEVER AVAILABLE

Including locally grown organic produce, trying to buy products that support the region and reducing the amount of produce that we import.

-Sophie and the Sidetracked team