Salta Guiden works with ecotourism, that is experiences with nature and culture in focus. The goal is to show in a sustainable way what incredible nature we have access to and preserve in our immediate area. At the same time, we convey local traditions and the way of life of the place.
Salta Guiden is a member of The Swedish Nature Ecotourism Association.
Ecotourism is …
- Enjoyable and sometimes different nature experiences
- Unforgettable encounters with local people
- Adventure and adrenaline, or tranquility and passion, in the nature
- A humble approach to other cultures and ways of thinking
- Traveling with respect and sustainability, with joy of discovery and lots of curiosity
Source for the above: The Swedish Nature Ecotourism Association.
Ecotourism is guest activities carried out in a responsible way, and that provides guests with knowledge and insights to take home. If you join us in an activity, you will gain insights and knowledge about nature, culture, the environment and development issues.
Ecotourism businesses place sustainability demands on themselves, suppliers, colleagues and guests. We aim to create jobs and livelihoods in a way that is positive for nature and cultural values, as well as for the local economy and community. Ecotourism is a way of utilising nature while preserving it!
Ecotourism - the basic definition
Ecotourism is simply experiences in nature and culture. It is carried out with care and with the least possible impact on the natural and cultural values of the destination. The aim is to preserve the biodiversity and cultural values that visitors have arrived to experience. The principle during the experiences is: Leave only footprints, take only photos and trash with you. An ecotourism business actively contributes to nature conservation, preserves culture, is locally rooted and benefits the local economy. It shows respect for people living in the destination and creates dignified encounters with local people. The foundation is always based on what nature and culture can withstand, and the aim is often to make accessible experiences that may be difficult for a visitor to take part in on their own.
Simply put – if you want to travel and experience in a modern and sustainable way – look for companies that work with ecotourism.
Nature's Best
The Nature’s Best quality label shows the way to Sweden’s finest nature trips from the country’s leading entrepreneurs of Swedish ecotourism.
Salta Guiden is an approved ecotourism entrepreneur with this quality label.
We have undergone the audit and meet its high demands for sustainable and environmentally friendly operations, with care for nature.
You can read more about our approach and sustainability work. Or see our Ecotourism policy here.
If you want to travel and experience in a modern and sustainable way – choose companies that work with ecotourism.
Nature’s Best quality marks Swedish ecotourism companies with an internal set of standards that since 2023 have been recognised by GSTC, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s international criteria for sustainable tourism.
What is Nature’s Best?
Nature’s Best® is Sweden’s only sustainability label for nature-based experiences. The labelling system labels the activities of ecotourism entrepreneurs. Nature’s Best functions both as a systematic tool for nature and cultural tourism companies’ sustainable business development and a quality label that makes sustainable experiences visible to conscious travellers.
Ecotourism in practice quite simply. With quality-assured consideration for nature conservation, environmental adaptation or local anchoring with care for the destination’s cultural values. Read more and get inspired at the Nature’s Best website.
