Say Bosque: 500,000 native trees by 2030
We are happy to announce our boldest commitment yet:
We will plant 500,000 native trees in Patagonia by 2030.
Because if we are going to show the wonders of our region,
it is also our duty to proctect it and regenerate it. It is oour role as a travel company.
Travel should give back more than it takes, and this is our way forward. For Patagonia. For the planet. For future travelers.
Carbon Neutral is not enough.
We must make a positive impact.
The Regeneration Fee
Every traveler leaves a footprint. Ours do too, but we choose to make it a living one. That’s why we created The Regeneration Fee, a built-in commitment where, for every person who travels with us, we plant 10 native trees in Patagonia.
This isn’t an optional add-on. It’s not a donation. It’s part of the cost of traveling responsibly and a promise. To our travelers. To the places we explore. To future generations.
The Forest Restorer
This 2025, we’re helping launch the pilot for a new profession: the Forest Restorer.
A paid role that includes training, equipment, and a career path for those dedicated to ecological restoration. It’s a bold step towards recognising the value of environmental caretakers.
Where and what do we plant?
It all began in Patagonia. As the birthplace of our inaugural journeys, this region holds a special place in our hearts.
We plant two tree species (Cypress and Coihue) in the Rio Tigre Natural Reserve, a region located on the outskirts of Cholila, a village nestled at the foothills of the Andes Mountains range in the province of Chubut. This area has endured numerous wildfires, resulting in the devastation of several hectares of native forest.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Aligned
Our 500,000 Trees Challenge is fully aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a global call to action to protect the planet and ensure well-being for all. By restoring native forests in Patagonia, this initiative directly supports:
- SDG 13: Climate Action by capturing CO₂ and reducing the impact of climate change.
- SDG 15: Life on Land by protecting biodiversity, restoring ecosystems, and preventing land degradation.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals by collaborating with local communities and environmental organizations to plant and care for every tree.
Our partnership with ReforestArg
To achieve our reforestation goals, we’ve proudly partnered with ReforestArg, a dedicated local NGO that has been tirelessly restoring ecosystems degraded by climate change, deforestation, and wildfires for over a decade. As a small NGO, their transparent process allows us to witness the transformation of each contribution into a thriving tree.
About the plantations
Twice a year, we organize volunteer journeys to participate in the tree planting activities in different areas of Patagonia. The volunteer program entails four-day camping experiences during which we dedicate most of our day to planting trees in the mountains. Through planting sessions, workshops, and talks, the aim is to convey messages that strengthen the volunteers’ sense of service.
The seedlings we use come from nurseries funded by Reforestarg. This way, we are also generating employment for local communities.
Since the place is a protected area, we also work with local park rangers.
Our sustainable travel formula
Community-oriented travel
Since Say Hueque started, we’ve prioritized working with small, family-run operators. At least 80% of what travelers pay directly benefits the community.
Plastic-free tours
We offer trips free of single-use plastics. Through this initiative, we save more than 9,200 plastic bottles a year.
Carbon neutrality
Since 2020, we have been the first travel company in Argentina to compensate for all the CO2 emissions generated by travelers during their land-based trips.
Planting trees
We plant 10 trees per everyone who has traveled with us.
Peace of mind: your trip is regenerative.
