Hilary Matson
Founder
Yugen Earthside
This platform helps mindful travelers discover and book impactful tours globally. It simplifies the process of finding sustainable travel options, enabling users to easily plan trips that align with their values.
- Clean Technology
- Hospitality & Travel Technology
Updated 6 months ago
Funding
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Founders
Product
Problem
Many travelers want to minimize their environmental impact and support local communities, but finding and booking sustainable travel options can be difficult and time-consuming. It's challenging to verify the authenticity and impact of "eco-friendly" tours, leaving travelers unsure if their choices truly align with their values.
Solution
Yugen Earthside is a booking platform and agency that connects mindful travelers with responsible and sustainable travel experiences worldwide. The platform offers a curated selection of package trips designed and operated by local partners committed to ethical and environmentally conscious practices. Yugen Earthside simplifies the process of planning impactful trips by providing expertly crafted itineraries and a network of vetted local partners. The company is a certified net-zero Social Purpose Corporation that automatically includes carbon removals with each booking.
Target Audience
Yugen Earthside primarily targets environmentally and socially conscious travelers, including couples, families, active travelers, corporate groups, and students, who seek authentic and responsible travel experiences.
Features
- Curated selection of responsible package trips, including self-guided, privately guided, and small group options
- Focus on sustainable themes such as culture, nature, safaris & wildlife, walking, wine tasting, climbing, trekking, cycling, gastronomy, and scuba diving
- Options for carbon offsets during checkout
- Donations to impact projects supporting sustainable tourism
- Partnerships with local operators committed to ethical practices
- Detailed trip information, including itineraries, pricing, and sustainability highlights
- Custom trip design services to tailor experiences to individual preferences