We believe in experiencing the natural world with respect and responsibility.
As we paddle through the untouched landscapes of Dugi Otok, Kornati National Park, and Telašćica Nature Park, we make a conscious effort to minimize our environmental impact. A key aspect of this is adhering to the Leave No Trace principle, ensuring that we leave nothing behind but footprints and take nothing but memories.
With Garma team, we don’t just travel through these landscapes — we aim to protect them. That’s why we follow the principles of Leave No Trace, and encourage our guests to do the same. Because preserving wild beauty means being mindful in every small action.
Why It Matters
The Kornati archipelago and Telašćica are home to delicate ecosystems, rare species, and landscapes that have remained unchanged for centuries. With growing interest in sea kayaking in Croatia and outdoor adventure, it’s more important than ever to ensure that our presence doesn’t leave a mark.
From paddling to camping, we practice low-impact travel — helping protect these areas so future generations can enjoy them just as we do.
What We Do on Every Trip
🌿 Respect Protected Areas
We follow all park rules and guidelines in National Park Kornati and Park Nature Telašćica, ensuring we stay on designated paths, use approved campsites, and leave nature untouched.
🚫 Plastic-Free Policy
We actively reduce plastic waste. On our tours, we encourage the use of:
- Reusable bottles, cutlery, and containers
- Compostable food wraps
- No single-use plastics — whenever possible
♻️ Zero-Waste Mindset
We provide reusable waste bags for collecting any trash, and we aim for zero-waste meals with local, sustainable ingredients and minimal packaging.
🧼 Eco-Friendly Hygiene
We ask guests to use biodegradable, plastic-free products — from natural soap and shampoo bars to bamboo toothbrushes and compostable wipes. Nothing harmful should end up in the sea.
🐚 Respect Wildlife & Habitat
We observe animals from a distance, never feed them, and take care not to disturb nesting birds or fragile marine environments. We also stick to trails and avoid trampling vegetation at campsites.
🌎 Educating Through Experience
Our guides share local knowledge about ecosystems, wildlife, and conservation, offering guests a deeper connection to the places we explore.
Easy Ways You Can Help
- • Bring reusable items: water bottle, eco-cutlery, snack container
- • Pack biodegradable hygiene products
- • Collect all your own waste — and feel free to pick up litter if you find any
- • Use reef-safe sunscreen and low-impact camping gear
- • Be mindful of noise in natural areas — silence is part of the magic
A Shared Responsibility
Leave No Trace Principles – Garma Team
At Garma Expeditions, we believe that true adventure includes caring for the places we love. When you join a sea kayak expedition in Croatia with Garma Expeditions, you’re also joining a community that values sustainability and respect for nature.
Together, we can explore wild places while keeping them wild.
Together, we can paddle forward — lightly.
See you out there. 🌊
– The Garma Team