Our approach

THE CHALLENGE...

Elemento Terra organizes expeditions. Our expeditions are, by nature, challenging and aim to get to know the wildest corners of the world, exploring them in the most genuine way possible with a backpack on your back.  

The nature of the areas in which we operate means that we may face a number of challenges that we hope everyone will welcome, appreciate and help to overcome. Adverse weather conditions or closed communication routes are situations that may arise at any time and should be accepted as an integral part of any expedition.

However, they are also what make expeditions more interesting, making us smile with nostalgia when we look back.

The expeditions are led by Elemento Terra expedition leaders, people passionate about great challenges, adventure, culture and the natural world, who will do everything they can to make sure you have an incredible, unique and memorable experience.

LOCAL PARTNERS

In the field, we not only rely on the help of the locals, but also on the help of different local partners, on whom we depend to carry out our expeditions.

NGOs, biologists, naturalists, guides, porters, cooks, drivers and interpreters work hard to help us, while being very generous in their hospitality. They are crucial to our success. Remember this and respect them. Respect their points of view, their concepts of time and of social and environmental responsibility. Respect them as human beings.

INFRASTRUCTURES AND NATURAL EVENTS

Sometimes, the remote nature of the places where we operate means that transport infrastructure may be aged, degraded or may even be non-existent.

Flooded roads, overflowing rivers, destroyed bridges and vehicle breakdowns are part of everyday life. Be prepared to get knee-deep in mud, to cross rivers on foot or to push a van that has got stuck in the sand.

Equally, sandstorms, monsoons, torrential rain, harsh winters, strong winds or extreme snowfall can also happen.

But what would adventure be without all this?

RISK MANAGEMENT

This type of expedition carries risks. But undoubtedly they are what attract us and have the power to transform any trip into a unique and truly special experience.

Elemento Terra will do everything to mitigate the risks, but can never promise that they will not exist. That is by nature impossible. Risk is inherent in everything we do in life. Without accepting and understanding those risks, we would not be able to do anything at all.

Our approach consists of 3 steps:

  1. Assess the risks present in each shipment
  2. Mitigate the risks through best practices and information
  3. Act with local emergency authorities and international emergency systems in the event of any occurrence.