Supporting People, Places, & Planet
Our mission as a business is simple: To leverage the immense power of travel experiences to make a meaningful, lasting, positive, and profound impact in the world. Every journey begins with intention, and every traveler has the power to uplift the places they visit, the people they meet, and the planet we all share. For us, impact isn’t an afterthought; it’s the driving force behind all we do.
People
We believe in travel’s ability to inspire positive change within yourself, within communities, and across the world. The stories you gather, the connections you make, and the perspectives you shift ripple outward long after you return home.
Places
We champion cultural and economic conservation and regeneration by partnering with locally owned accommodations, guides, and artisans. In doing so, we help every trip strengthen the fabric of the destinations you explore.
Planet
We provide you with the tools and resources to travel mindfully and consciously, while prioritizing travel design practices that honor and protect our environment, preserve biodiversity, and respect Mother Earth.
Our Contributions
While we do our best to guide you, our travelers, in becoming more empathetic global citizens and stewards, we know it’s also important to put our money where our mouth is. That’s why we set aside funds every year to give to vetted projects, programs, and/or organizations doing real, measurable good in the world. Below you will find some of those causes.
The Hero Travel Fund
The Hero Travel Fund honors extraordinary people who make a meaningful difference in their communities. Each year, we gift a fully customized, mindful travel experience to one individual who inspires, uplifts, and serves others with heart. It’s our way of saying thank you — and giving heroes the chance to rest, reconnect, and rediscover themselves.
Explorer X launched the Hero Travel Fund in 2025.
1% for the Planet
1% for the Planet is a global movement uniting businesses and individuals to support environmental solutions. Members commit to donating at least one percent of annual revenue to vetted nonprofits working to protect ecosystems, combat climate change, and restore the natural world.
Explorer X has been a proud member of 1% for the Planet since 2023.
The Adventure Travel Conservation Fund
Founded by businesses in the adventure travel and outdoor industries, the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund (ATCF) is dedicated to protecting threatened communities, cultures, and wild places to preserve their cultural and recreational integrity. Our members are adventure travel and outdoor industry leaders who advocate for and support projects that allow sustainable adventure tourism to grow into the future.
Explorer X has been a proud member of and donor to the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund since 2022.
The Long Run
Since 2009, The Long Run has worked at the intersection of nature conservation and sustainable tourism. Rooted in the vision that tourism can create lasting prosperity for people living on a healthy, resilient planet, they support a global community of tourism industry change-makers dedicated to accelerating positive impact through conservation, community, culture, and commerce.
Explorer X is proud to be joining The Long Run beginning in 2026.