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About Us

We are a Responsible Tour Operator

ImpacTrip is a social business internationally certified as B-Corp that promotes Responsible Travel Experiences in Portugal, Spain, Croatia, Italy, and Greece.

The company was founded in 2015 by two dedicated social entrepreneurs that wanted to change the way people travel, ImpacTrip combines incredible travel experiences with the ability to make a positive social and environmental impact.
We really want travelers to have the most unique and meaningful travel experiences. We help them to connect with the locals, to experience the culture and to contribute in a positive way to the local communities, while making friend from all over the world.

Meet the Team

Rita Marques

As a serial traveler and eternal optimist, being a social entrepreneur has been her wildest adventure.

Has lived in 3 different countries and traveled through 40+ countries across 4 different continents.

Diogo Areosa

Studied Tourism, specialized in Rural Tourism and travel agencies.

Passionate about water sports; was a sailing champion in his youth. Lived in Madrid for a year, so try his Spanish!

Clara Polaino

Clara studied Environmental Sciences and has experience in international volunteering in both environmental and social issues. For her there are four basic things to be happy in life: people, nature, outdoor sports and food.

Nuno Leonardo

Has studied, worked or volunteered in 17 different countries and visited 36. His mission is now to help other people expand their horizons.

Cristiana Pereira

A true gamer with natural talent for pastry and in love with nature!

Eleni Ionnidou

She is a graduate of Foreign Languages, Translation and Interpreting. Has travelled all around Europe and volunteers since primary school. Her unique skill is to be a communicator. She’s funny, resourceful and a great story teller!

Beatriz Costa Pereira

Beatriz has dedicated her life and career to affording human rights for all people. Having the last 6 years working in humanitarian aid across 5 countries, she's inspired by motivated collaboration that make life better for others.

Ivo Bacelar

I like to be surrounded by people, dedicate time to family and friends, if possible enjoying a good sunset on the beach. I consider myself a good host, as I enjoy having friends over for dinner with good wine and a board game.

Sharon Nagliero Santilli

Seriously addicted to travel, and with a desire to explore every corner of this spherical world!

Raquel Noivo

I am calm and cheerful.

Judith Peña

Life is beautiful as long as we have life and health, we always have something to be grateful for!

Natalia Rocha

Sunset collector, passionate about traveling and meeting people.

Rafaela Fortunato

Passionate about travelling, culture and communities.
Have traveled the world for 7 years and her dream is to
empower communities to live in harmony with nature and leave a + impact in the world!

She loves dancing, food&wine and going for an adventure!

Ana Luiza Ribeiro

Brazilian globetrotter, nature lover and animal cuddler. Ana Luiza is passionate about human rights and environmentalism, hiking, beach days and cultural experiences. Her goal is to empower organizations and create more positive impact ✨

Shanta Kumar

Hi, I am Shanta Kumar, I love to cook & serve. I am very friendly & travel lover.

Aurora Sias

Pushing your own limits can be a fun and exciting way to face new challenges and find out more about yourself: my life motto is “life begins at the of your comfort zone”!

Tshering Tamang

Hello! Beautiful soul name Tshering Tamang from Gorgeous country Nepal. Love to do adventures and love to wear beautiful smile .

Leonor Relvas

I am interested in international relations and geography, love to travel and to get involved in intercultural projects. For the past year I lived in Budapest and in Toronto but now I am back in Lisbon, the city I love most! I am currently part of the impact house team and enrolled in a master’s program in International Development and Public Policy. Getting to know people from different places while working at Impact House has been an amazing experience!

We are proud to be a B Corp!
Certified B Corporations are a new kind of business that balances purpose and profit.
Society’s most challenging problems cannot be solved by government and nonprofits alone. The B Corp community works toward reduced inequality, lower levels of poverty, a healthier environment, stronger communities, and the creation of more high quality jobs with dignity and purpose. By harnessing the power of business, B Corps use profits and growth as a means to a greater end: positive impact for their employees, communities, and the environment.

Impact Goals

Measuring impact is very important to us. It is the only path to growth in purpose! We are happy to share with you our goals for 2021:
Actively supported partners
91
100+ partners
Volunteer hours
32905 (82%)
40.000 volunteer hours
Collected trash from the Ocean
2328
5.000 kgs
Volunteers flight compensation
29%
50%
Volunteers review
3,26
4,5/5 Volunteer review
IH: Guest satisfaction
7,1
8/10
IH: Recycling rate
73%
75% (Impact House)
Team training in sustainability
0%
100% team
Publish new Impact Report
Publish and share
Road to Zero strategy progress
Publish and share progress

Awards & Nominations

Affordable Tour Operator of the Year 2018 – Winner

Affordable Tour Operator of the Year 2018 – Winner

Trip Advisor’s Excellence Certification

Trip Advisor’s Excellence Certification

Young Business/Entrepreneur Nomination

Young Business/Entrepreneur Nomination