Plotpackers launched in 2023 by founder Louise Truman following a traumatic event on a solo backpacking trip aged 21. Frustrated by the lack of travel companies offering ethical, exceptional & affordable group travel experiences, she set out to create what she wished had existed for herself as a young woman: a way for people to travel freely whilst minimising risk to both themselves and the world around them.
Plotpackers rapidly grew into a global community of over 4,000 travellers in its first 2 years, rooted in travel and powered by the people forming new friendships all over the world. What started as a personal mission became a shared journey in redefining travel – built on connection, purpose and environmental responsibility.
Today, Plotpackers is building the future of ethical, community-driven travel through innovative technology, meaningful partnerships, and a belief that travel should do good for the traveller, for the destination, and for the planet.
Plotpackers launched in 2023 by founder Louise Truman following a traumatic event on a solo backpacking trip aged 21. Frustrated by the lack of travel companies offering ethical, exceptional & affordable group travel experiences, she set out to create what she wished had existed for herself as a young woman: a way for people to travel freely whilst minimising risk to both themselves and the world around them.
We go beyond your typical tour operator by scaling community through travel experiences designed to connect, explore & belong.
Whether you're a first-time traveller or looking for someone to take care of your logistics, we'll be there to support you whenever you need us.
We partner with local businesses and communities to promote responsible travel practises that preserve destinations for future generations.
We’re here to help you travel better. We’re obsessed with the details & go above and beyond to make your next Plotpackers experience even better.
For us at Plotpackers, responsible travel is more than a promise, it's a practice. We design every itinerary, choose every supplier, and measure every impact with this in mind.
Sustainability starts with accountability. We calculate carbon emissions per traveller, per tour in line with DEFRA and IEA emission factors, and focus on reducing them at the source – not offsetting them after the fact. Every choice we make, from routes to resources, is guided by the goal of travelling lighter on the planet.
True environmental responsibility goes beyond the environment, it’s also about equity. We work with local suppliers who are paid fairly and treated as partners, not vendors. By keeping value within the communities we visit, we help ensure that those who live on the land are empowered to protect it.
Our approach goes beyond inclusion, it’s about agency. From our all-female local team in Peru to cooperatives and community-led projects worldwide, we champion suppliers who are creating social change within their regions.
Each trip is designed not just to do less harm, but to give back. That means supporting reforestation projects, community-led conservation, and circular-economy initiatives where possible.
Our tours are built around respect, safety, and shared value, with transparent communication around pricing, pay, and environmental footprint.
