TravelTuva provides adventures and cultural tours in the Siberian Republic of Tuva. Often misperceived as a vast, inhospitable expanse marked by monotonous extremes, Siberia seldom draws a curious glance from even the most adventurous travelers. TravelTuva aims to change these generally negative stereotypes by introducing clients to the extraordinary environmental and cultural diversity abundant in the Siberian Republic of Tuva. TravelTuva provides logistical support for clients seeking off-the-beaten-path, nature based tourism opportunities across Tuva’s variegated landscapes, and access to personally enriching cultural exchange with Tuvans of the everyday.
TravelTuva’s business model is committed to the United Nations World Tourist Organization’s definition of a sustainable approach to tourism practice. TravelTuva emphasizes and upholds social responsibility, environmental sanctity, and long term economic viability as guiding principals for the development of the business. Partnered with the Tuvan Ministry of Culture and Tourism, TravelTuva ensures that Tuvans fulfill the majority of leadership, management, and administrative roles within the business structure, and that a significant portion of profits are reinvested in local communities in an effort to further expand Tuva’s burgeoning economy. In addition, TravelTuva’s VolunTourism program seeks to attract experienced tourism professionals from around the word to collaborate with and provide training for Tuvans interested in establishing their own ventures.
TravelTuva also provides opportunities for transnational collaboration between clients and Tuva’s leading cultural figures. TravelTuva partners with the Tuvan National Orchestra and the Center for the Development of Tuvan Traditional Arts to connect clients with Tuva’s internationally renowned musicians, artists, and academics. TravelTuva clients frequently pursue musical instruction with Tuva’s famed throat singers, academic collaboration with Tuvan scholars, and workshops with Tuvan artists and artisans. TravelTuva’s cultural exchange programs aim to provide highly enriching experiences for TravelTuva clients, while aiding in the development of international cultural recognition for Tuva and Tuvans.