In any industry, there are brands you come across you feel really resonate with your own philosophy. In our case, there are several travel brands we’d love to work with, but only so much time, resources, and of course – some of those are also competitors.

Sumak is one such brand. We’d come across them before, and loved the site’s commitment to sustainable travel in Latin America. The activities they offered throughout Latin America looked incredible and community driven, and we aspired to provide the same sorts of experiences for our clients.

A little bit about Sumak Travel, from their about page:

We are a social enterprise that puts people and the environment at the centre of its model. Our mission is to contribute to the empowerment of local communities in Latin America by running an ethical business that provides rewarding and authentic experiences for discerning travellers. A fair-trade logic applies: you book with a local tour operator and pay a fair price for the high quality and unique products and services you get. You encounter local traditions, get involved in cultural activities and see unspoilt nature and ecosystems. The host communities on the other hand benefit from ecotourism that directly creates revenue and decent jobs in a manageable way. 

Sounds like us too, don’t you think?

Fast forward a few years, and we’re introduced to Sumak Travel through one of our other platform partners, and after a few months of test trialing, we’ve established a more permanent partnership!

From now on, Viare Travel will be offering our tailormade, sustainable travel services to all Sumak Travel clients interested in visiting Brazil!

If you’d like to book your travels to Latin America through Sumak, you are sure to be connected to responsible travel agencies in each destination, which will make sure most of your travel investment goes towards local communities, as well as making your holiday transformative.