EVOLVING OUR COMMITMENT TO RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL

For us at Neptuno, responsible travel means continuously refining our approach. Our priority remains the avoidance and reduction of emissions through thoughtful route planning, efficient logistics, and strong local partnerships. The next step is to address those emissions that cannot be avoided despite these efforts. After testing voluntary offsetting last year, we are now going one step further and making it a standard practice.


CO₂ Offsetting as a Standard Component of Every Trip

Starting March 2026, CO₂ offsetting will be automatically integrated into every trip booked with us. We will offset a flat rate of one ton of CO₂ per person through certified climate protection projects in Colombia. This amount intentionally exceeds the average calculated emissions for our domestic itineraries (approx. 0.5 tons per person, excluding international flights), ensuring a net positive contribution to the preservation of Colombian ecosystems.
The fixed contribution of 7 USD per person is dedicated entirely to a portfolio of local initiatives. This includes innovative renewable energy projects (capturing methane to generate clean power) and large-scale reforestation (sustainable rubber plantations in the Meta region). This approach supports both technological climate solutions and the restoration of natural carbon sinks.


Local, Measurable, and Traceable

The offsetting takes place right where our trips occur: in Colombia. By supporting local programs, the impact remains tangible and directly contributes to protecting the biodiversity we are privileged to share with our guests every day. For you and your clients, this means a concrete contribution to climate protection without any additional administrative effort—transparent, local, and impactful.

You can find further details about the supported projects and our commitment to sustainability on our homepage. If you have specific questions about the process or implementation, please feel free to reach out to Lena directly at any time. ✉️

Stephan Stober

General Manager

German, Spanish, English
With Neptuno since 2008

As a geographer, Stephan has been fascinated since his first visit to Colombia by the diversity of the landscapes in Colombia. He has lived in Colombia since 2008, and in May 2011 became a vital member of the incoming team of Promotora Neptuno. He joined Neptuno as an incoming & marketing manager while also teaching evening courses of geography at one of the university in Bogotá. Since 2018 he became a businesspartner, and since 2022 the general manager of Neptuno.