Holy Motors Responsible Travel Policy

Our mission at Holy Motors is (1) to shine light on the lesser-known rewarding nature of the Arctic, (2) by making it more accessible and (3) by doing that in a natural, responsible way so as to maximally respect our own integrity, and that of the Arctic itself. To minimise impact on the environment, we work with individual travellers and small groups, and we steer away from anything mass tourism-related. We embrace authentic nature tourism and prioritise educational experiences over blind entertainment, supporting local communities while minimising environmental impact through sustainable practices.

PLANET / Carbon Reduction

To reduce carbon emissions we rely on traditional dog sledding over the use of snowmobiles whenever possible, we utilize Bussgods delivery services to reduce unnecessary car trips, and offer private shuttle services to small groups of customers to reduce the number of individual car trips to and from our premises. In addition, hiking, skiing or snowshoeing are an integral part of our expeditions. As for food, we do offer vegetarion meals upon request. The water we use is directly harvested from a source.

Environment and wildlife

We do include visits to the Sami museum in our expeditions, which in turn is designed to support the indigenous Sami population, and hence the preservation of the Arctic region. 

Our two main nature guides, who are also the owners of our organisation, are residents of the local Kvikkjokk community. We source ingredients locally, supporting regional food producers, and we purchase supplies from local businesses when possible.

PEOPLE / Local Economy

We are the only year-round business in Kvikkjokk (population 16), thus providing essential community presence. Hence, we offer sustainable employment in remote areas with limited economic opportunities. As an integral part of our expeditions, we visit the Sami museum in Jokkmokk and local eateries in the same city to support local economy.

Employment, Inclusivity and Diversity

Our own base camp and major hub during expeditions is entirely locally owned, and we are LGBTQ+ friendly.

We prioritise authentic cultural exchange, environmental responsibility, and creating transformative connections between visitors and the remarkable Arctic landscape through our Greenland dog teams.