Planeta First
Planeta First brings together responsible trips designed for those who want to experience the world in a more authentic way.
Solidarity-based ecotourism
On the programme: nature adventures, sports trips, surf travel, responsible road trips that include volunteering, but also cultural experiences and spiritual retreats.
Every destination brings together local encounters, immersive activities and sustainable practice, with a clear itinerary and a full FAQ so you can prepare with peace of mind. Whether you are after a committed adventure, an active trip or a moment to find your centre again, Planeta First takes you to experiences that mean something.
Our aim
Planeta First has a clear aim: to redefine the codes of travel and the way we discover the world. Designed as an alternative to conventional tourism, our itineraries speak to those who want to explore a country consciously: with meaning, human connection and a positive impact.
Real immersion, at the country's own pace
Our itineraries are designed for travellers on their own, in a group or as a family. Some of our projects are open to young people from the age of 16. The aim is a trip that gives something back: nature, culture, traditions, encounters, local workshops. With Planeta First you do not consume a destination: you live it.
Day by day you take part in genuine experiences such as traditional workshops (cooking, dance, weaving, pottery), meeting communities, cultural discoveries, outdoor activities (trekking, canoeing, surfing), and, on some programmes, yoga and meditation.
Strong values, carried by local people
Every itinerary is organised and led by a local NGO, run by people from the country, who know the realities on the ground and work with their communities.
We visit every project to check its ethics and the quality of its supervision, and we stay in constant contact with our partners.
Traveller feedback also lets us adjust quickly where needed. A donation is included in the price to support the development of volunteering projects (education, building, environment, animal protection).
Formats to suit what you are after
Planeta First offers 4 broad families of itinerary:
- Cultural: discover a country's traditions and history, immersion and exchange with local people.
- Spiritual: make time to unwind (yoga, meditation), for a complete reconnection and a quieter trip, no less rich for it.
- Adventure: explore the country and its landscapes on treks, take part in sporting activities and enjoy nature and wildlife.
- Road trip: cross a country to grasp everything it holds, on itineraries designed to show you its depth and its richness.
Some tours include time volunteering, so you can contribute actively to projects that do good: education, environment, animals, building. Do look at our programmes for the details of each project.
A bridge with Freepackers
Planeta First follows on from Freepackers: the idea is to extend the immersion and go further than a trip alone. Before or after your itinerary, as you prefer, you can go straight on to a Freepackers volunteering programme, for an even fuller experience of the country, to commit to a useful project, to meet more local communities and to give your impact something concrete.
Some of our Planeta First itineraries also already include taking part in solidarity projects, for a trip that is committed from start to finish.
How to travel with Planeta First, in practice
It is straightforward. You can look through the programmes on the site, then arrange a call with our team, who will guide you towards the project that suits you.
On site, accommodation is arranged in a shared house or a hotel. Meals are usually included and support is reachable 24/7. You will find all the details on our programme pages, and we are here for any questions.
Itineraries run 1 to 4 weeks and are available in many destinations.
With Planeta First, you choose a trip that means something: immersive, respectful, human, and a real support to local people. Browse the itineraries, find the one that fits you and contact our team to prepare your departure: your next adventure can be a commitment too.
