Situated in the picturesque village of Soča within the Triglav National Park, Abyss Apartments provides guests with an immersive experience. Our well-appointed apartments and breathtaking property views ensure an authentic stay. A brief walk leads you to the majestic Soča River. Committed to eco-responsibility, we actively engage in initiatives, including informing guests about lesser-known, environmentally friendly paths.
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Abyss Adventures is located in the lovely village of Soča in Triglav National Park. Their activities unfold in a picturesque setting, offering authentic water experiences like rafting, canyoning, and kayaking trips. They focus on a personal touch, ensuring small group experiences for an enhanced adventure. Committed to eco-friendliness, they actively educate their guests about the surrounding nature and provide environmentally conscious transportation with pick-up services.
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Bivacco Viaggi is a tour operator and web-agency specializing in outdoor activities. Their specialties are walking and trekking Tours as well as cycling tours, either guided or self-guided. Tours are mainly carried out in small groups and according to the concept of Responsible, Active, Slow, Sustainable Tourism.
They care about the environmental sustainability of their actions as a whole: approaching the journey with criteria that make their actions sustainable is a necessity that they have learned while traveling. This is why they felt the need to share their sustainability criteria with others and, in 2020, decided to join the foundation of Active Italy – promoting travel styles and lifestyles that respect the environment. Since 2021 they have also begun to follow the engagement criteria established by Travelife, according to a process of obtaining, maintaining and improving the environmental certification of their activities.
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Cicloposse is a bike tour operator specializing in cycling tours since 1994, based in Pienza, in the heart of Val d’Orcia Park. They offer high-quality bicycle tours, both self-guided and guided, catering to an international clientele. Their main destinations include Tuscany, Umbria, Sardinia, Puglia, and Piedmont. Their signature tours combine the joy of cycling with unique gastronomic experiences, featuring cooking classes with local chefs and promoting Italian culinary and territorial heritage.
In December 2022, they obtained Travelife partner level certification, confirming their commitment to environmental sustainability, a core value since their establishment.
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Jonas creates holidays by bike, boat and on foot, to move slowly and rediscover the pleasure of getting to know places and people with whom you can feel good. They are sensitive to the issue of sustainability and are convinced that working in this direction is a way to create a greener and more lasting future for everyone. They have always been committed to promoting a green approach: they choose suppliers and partners who share their vision of a tourism more in line with nature and the places visited.
They have decided to bring the First Mile Project on board some of their boat holidays to promote good habits and make people understand how beautiful a green experience at sea can be.
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Betania Travel is the tour operator that is part of Betania social cooperative society ONLUS. Their mission is the inclusion of disadvantaged people by creating, directly or indirectly, job opportunities. They are a Tour Operator with the vocation and ambition to propose responsible, sustainable and slow tourism, aimed at introducing all those realities excluded from mass tourism, but with unique historical and cultural value.
They work following the principle of tailor made, offering their clients travel suggestions and guaranteeing them their support to personalize their experience. Traveling with Betania Travel is learning and knowing to return home richer.
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The B&B Parco Alta Murgia, nestled among the hills of Puglia, enchants the spirits and nourishes the soul. In this sustainable refuge, guests can experience the authentic spirit of Puglia. The structure stands out for its authenticity and attention to detail. The rooms are tastefully furnished, offering typically Italian comfort and warmth. The panoramic view from the windows is simply enchanting, allowing guests to immerse themselves completely in the beauty of the surrounding nature.
Drawing inspiration from the words of Domenico Rea, who described the beauty of the Puglian land as “a silent poetry, made of olive trees, sky, and sea,” the B&B promotes environmental sustainability with a lush organic garden, rainwater harvesting for irrigation, solar panels and a commitment to waste reduction and recycling.
Certified with the CETS for its eco-sustainability, the B&B Parco Alta Murgia is committed to offering guests not only a comfortable, tranquil, and relaxing stay away from the bustle of everyday life, but also a responsible and conscious experience, in harmony with nature and respect for the surrounding environment.
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Rive&More is a Destination Management Company (DMC) operating in the Veneto region, particularly in the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, a UNESCO heritage site since 2019. Founded in Valdobbiadene in 2021 by a young, dynamic and local team, Rive&more, strengthened by its collaboration with operators in the local tourism sector, acts as a point of reference for tourists who choose our destination.
Their mission is to offer an authentic and unforgettable experience, immersed in the beauty, culture and traditions of the region, supporting sustainable and responsible tourism, respecting the environment and local communities, with the enhancement of the excellence of the territory, from typical products to handicrafts, from cultural events to outdoor activities.
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Itinera Bike & Travel is a small incoming tour operator. They are based in Verona, a beautiful UNESCO city. They provide bicycle and e-bike rentals, day tours and self-guided multi-day vacations. Upon request, they organize guided tours for small and large groups. They promote a slow way of traveling: time is the secret ingredient for accepting and appreciating differences, and meeting each other.
They are committed to always working better with people, community and nature. In July 2023, they received the sustainability certification from Travelife.
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NORD & NE guides divers and snorkelers in Saltstraumen, the world’s strongest tidal current. Their goal is to let the guests experience this unique marine life that lives under the malstraum. They hope their guests leave with a desire to protect and care for the ocean and its inhabitants.
They have a no-hunting policy, and pick up a lot of fishing lures and lines after recreational fishing. To take care of the underwater life in Saltstraumen marine park, themselves and the local community, they guide only small groups.
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