Our Mission

The ancient Incan concept of "ayni" in the Quechua language is a fundamental concept among the Andean people meaning mutual help or reciprocity - the exchange of energy between human beings, the natural world, and the universe. At Native Tours, we believe that everyone can win through this exchange:

• First and foremost, you, the traveler, win because you have an authentic, unforgettable experience of a lifetime and a rich cultural exchange that will make for life-long memories and tales.

• The environment wins, through responsible use of natural resources, traveler appreciation for conservation, and organizational contributions to support biodiversity protection.

• Our local indigenous communities win because they are paid a fair price to share their cultural activities, thus cultivating pride in their cultural identity and the means to preserve their cultural heritage.

• The local workforce wins, through WFTO (World Fair Trade Organization) fair wages, safe working conditions, and capacity-building programs that increase their social and economic empowerment.

• Our partner's non-profits win, through our funding of community and environmental projects to improve their standard of living.

• Our organization wins, through sustainable management, organizational stability, safety standards, customer satisfaction, and environmental and socio-cultural policies we can feel proud of.