If you’re wondering, what you can do as a responsible traveller to make your journey as responsible as it can possibly be, this sustainable to-do list will help to ensure your impact on our planet’s natural resources can be minimized on your upcoming journey to Norway.
1. Sustainable Luxury Travel:
Your choice matters
By choosing to travel with us you have already made a decision that will have you travelling sustainably. Our operations are built around the principles of an environmentally-friendly lifestyle. We work solely with partners who are handpicked and quality-assured by our team. The chief criteria for us in appointing them is that their values and goals align with ours.
We consider ourselves to be sustainable luxury travel experts:
1) Our travel experiences are based on authentic local offerings, all of which guarantee a truly Norwegian experience
2) Our trips are created to safeguard our precious countryside and should never damage the environment
3) Your journey unfolds in harmony with our Norwegian lifestyle, allowing you a taste of the local ways of living – respectful of the local culture, people and social norms.
2. Bring your own:
Personal water bottle
Micro and nano-plastics impose a danger to our local wildlife both at sea and on land. It might seem like a small gesture, but by bringing your own water bottle you lessen the production of plastic bottles and the waste created by their disposal. Data tells us that the average person consumes 13 bottles of water every month. By packing one reusable water bottle, you could potentially reduce the production of plastics by 156 bottles annually.
3. Bring back home:
Memories & locally produced high-quality products
As a conscientious traveller this might be obvious, but let’s say it again: even though your journey triggers a desire to bring back souvenirs, certain things ought to be left where you found them. These include certain cultural objects, rocks, plants & flowers, and mass-produced souvenirs. Instead, why not check out high-quality products from Norwegian brands or handcrafts that last a lifetime?
Our insider tip, for example, is to check out the wonderful Norwegian firm ‘Db’. They manufacture an award-winning range of luggage and travel gear. Or how about our clothing company Amundsen Sports? Influenced by the famous Antarctic explorer Roald Amundsen’s spirit of adventure, their expertise is in creating smart outdoor gear inspired by the past and built for the future. As an Up Norway traveller, you can enjoy a 25% discount on Amundsen's collection, and 15% on the Db collection. And you can even get expert assistance in choosing the right gear just for you!
Also, good to know: Norwegian customs / toll regulations
Many of our guests have purchased and brought back Sami handicrafts, Norwegian interior design products, locally produced foods, and art made by local artists. These purchases contribute to local communities and can make our retailers, artists and designers as delighted with the purchase as the buyer might be. See for example Davvi Siida.
4. Respect nature and wildlife
Norway is truly powered by nature. Our relationship with the outdoors, benefiting from nature’s rejuvenating powers, is an integral element of our lifestyle. With green energy from hydropower, we support local industries and communities.
The main motivation for many travellers to Norway is to see and marvel at our fjords, mountains, waterfalls, forests, lakes, wildlife and protected National Parks – all 47 of them. Respecting boundaries in nature is not just important in allowing it to continue to flourish, but also for your own safety. Vistas, glaciers, and waterfalls may be spectacular places to visit, but they also carry their share of potential hazards. Therefore, it’s important to always obey signposted instructions and listen to local warnings.
Do not feed, disturb, touch, or frighten wild animals. And keep a safe distance, especially during the hatching season. Note that if an area is declared as a nature reserve, specific rules may apply and entry may not be allowed.
You can read the laws regarding Norway's protected areas and wildlife here and learn more about Norway's eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites here.
Now you've done your part
– what are we doing? Check out our Internal Sustainability Policy here.
Travelling with Up Norway
Our local expertise, sustainable approach, digital itineraries and passion for Norway provide a journey like no other. By delivering a new era of experiences we provide travellers with a desired escape from everyday life.
We have built a system for understanding what each of our travellers wants. We use technology to enhance our personalised service, not to replace it. We save you from frustrating internet searches and travel logistics.
Read more on the 5 simple steps on how it works here.
Travel Curators are basically experts in selecting and pulling together experiences into a seamless journey that suits you (just like an art curator who curates various artworks into one collection or show). This means that we have control of all the details and you do not have to worry about a thing. We connect you to the best professional insiders and the best places, fix the best tables in the restaurants, provide upgrades, and make sure you have what you need along the way.
Exceptional people run the hotels, restaurants, activities and other businesses you will encounter on your travels with us. More than just managers, they are also fantastic hosts who can fill you with stories about local history, food and landscape. Read more about our partners here.
Our travel curators are experts in selecting and pulling together experiences into a seamless journey that suits you and your preferences perfectly. Just as an architect would charge for their initial designs, we charge an advance fee of minimum NOK 3000 to tailor the perfect journey for you. Further information about our pricing can be seen here. Read more about our value chain here.
Immerse yourself in the Grandeur of the Northern Lights
To spark your inspiration, these itineraries describe journeys where the northern lights are often part of the highlights.
Book a journey as is or ask us to tailor it to your preference.
