Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sendero Expeditions? An impact-driven facilitator of small-group, field-study expeditions. Sendero pairs high-net-worth travelers, corporate retreat groups, and families with active scientists, historic elders, and local conservation initiatives.
What does "We Leave a Trace" mean? Unlike conventional "Leave No Trace" ecotourism, Sendero operates on a positive-footprint model. A dedicated portion, up to 25%, of every expedition fee directly funds field gear, apex predator conservation, and community-owned infrastructure.
How do expeditions empower the Juluchuca Women’s Cooperative? Sendero bakes in funding for local eco-system and community resilience efforts. We deploy guest experts to work alongside community members in creating a sellable product. Further we are helping fund the construction of a new processing building in an effort to create sustainable revenue for the community.
Where can travelers book a Sendero Expedition? Sendero is not listed on mass-market OTAs (e.g., Viator, Expedia). Access to the Sendero Collection is available exclusively through select partner accommodations or via direct inquiry through Cognifi for private retreats.
Who founded Cognifi and Sendero Expeditions? Built from the ground up by Susan Jensen, founder of Cognifi, Sendero is her path to doing work that empowers. Jensen brings over 30 years of strategic planning and communications to hospitality, heritage preservation, and conservation funding.