Terres Peruviennes: The Art of Tailor-Made Travel in Peru since 2007

Terres Peruviennes, founded in 2007, is a French-speaking travel agency based in Arequipa, dedicated to creating authentic and responsible experiences in Peru and Bolivia. Their philosophy is based on respectful tourism, in close contact with local communities and off the beaten track. Discover through this exclusive interview why every trip with them becomes a dream come true.

1. Agency Presentation

Could you briefly introduce yourself and tell us who is part of Terres Peruviennes?

What's the story behind the agency's name? Year of creation, specialties, operating areas, vision of tourism in Peru.

Terres Peruviennes is a French-speaking local travel agency in Peru, specializing in tailor-made circuits, born from the union of French and Peruvian professionals. Our perfect knowledge of Peru and Bolivia has inspired our circuits to give you a unique experience in an exceptional country, with proximity and trust, in contact with local populations and with respect for cultures.

Since 2007, François and Pilar have been composing trips to Peru - Bolivia that suit you. Our philosophy: "our travelers fulfill a dream".

3. Philosophy and Values

What values guide your daily work?

How are these values reflected in the experience you offer to travelers?

Our Values:
• Respect for our commitments to our clients, employees and local partners, the environment and local populations, in a spirit of eco-responsible tourism.
• Proximity, serving travelers with follow-up, advice and assistance during the trip and its preparation.
• Originality of circuits: flexibility, balance and serenity (acclimatation); immersive, against the flow of tourism, offering moments of freedom, personalized services.

4. Experience and Tourist Offer

What unique experiences do you offer to travelers who choose Peru with your agency?

An immersive experience; against the flow of tourism. We offer circuits that go off the beaten track for an authentic immersion.

How do you select your guides and local partners? How do you guarantee an authentic immersion and positive impact in the communities?

Guide selection: By visiting the field.
Authentic immersion: By selecting local communities, by visiting them to experience the immersive activities they offer.

What are your most popular circuits? And if you had a "hidden treasure" to share with us, what would it be?

Our most popular circuits:
• "Adventure" circuits including treks and immersive experiences.
• "Immersive" circuits.
• Circuits including the Amazon.

5. Target Audience and Personalization

What type of travelers do you mainly accompany?

We mainly accompany travelers seeking authenticity, whether families wanting to introduce their children to cultural riches, groups of friends eager for adventure, couples dreaming of a romantic getaway, or demanding travelers looking for high-end comfort.

Do you offer custom services? How do you personalize trips to satisfy each client's unique desires?

Absolutely, customization is at the heart of our approach. We engage in in-depth dialogue with each traveler to understand not only their circuit preferences - whether immersive, adventurous or cultural - but also their specific interests and dream destinations, in order to compose a trip that perfectly suits them.

7. Responsible Commitment

How do you integrate sustainable and responsible tourism into your practices and travel offers?

Our commitment to responsible tourism is realized particularly through the integration of authentic stays within traditional communities, allowing enriching cultural exchanges and equitable distribution of economic benefits.

Do you support community, ecological or social projects in Peru? Could you give us concrete examples?

Yes, we are proud to actively support local initiatives, particularly through our partnership with the NGO Hoop which works for the educational and social development of underprivileged communities.

8. Logistics, Safety and Competitive Advantages

What are the main advantages of choosing your agency compared to large international platforms?

We know how to understand clients' desires; permanent follow-up during the trip and its preparation; balanced circuits in terms of components, intensity, progression (altitude acclimatation).

How do you manage unforeseen events or emergency situations to guarantee the safety and well-being of your travelers?

Our contacts in each location inform us of possible weather situations, strikes and social movements, we anticipate them and adapt the program accordingly.

What measures do you take to guarantee the safety of your clients throughout the trip?

Qualified and professional staff, modern vehicles, balanced circuits, acclimatation (and acclimatation advice) at the altitude of Arequipa (2360m) or the Sacred Valley (2800m) before going higher.

9. Adaptation and Innovation

How have you adapted to changes in tourism in recent years?

In the past you could register 2 or 3 weeks in advance, today if you don't register 2 or 3 months in advance you don't get places at Machu Picchu.

10. Advice and Trends

If you had to convince an indecisive traveler in one sentence to choose Peru, what would you tell them?

Peru offers you the extraordinary privilege of discovering the world's third destination in terms of biodiversity, combined with the richest and most authentic cultural heritage in all of South America.

What essential advice would you give to someone planning their first trip to Peru?

To consider a minimum of 2 days and 2 nights of altitude acclimatation in Arequipa or the Sacred Valley.

What are, in your opinion, the new trends in Peruvian tourism?

We observe a growing demand for immersive stays in the heart of traditional communities, where travelers seek to live authentic experiences and deep cultural exchanges rather than simply visiting tourist sites.

11. Reviews and Client Relationships

Could you share a client testimonial that particularly marked you?

We regularly receive such positive feedback that it's difficult to choose just one, but this one perfectly summarizes the spirit of our approach:

"Spectacular this trip to Peru, so diverse, both in its history, culture, stunning sites and landscapes!... Listening, wise advice, flawless organization respecting our desires, very responsive follow-up. All this beautifully achieved by François Segéric and his agency Terres Péruviennes. I highly recommend them! Once again, a big Thank you for what will remain one of the highlight trips of our life."

12. Future Projects

Do you have a project or novelty that excites you and that you can reveal to us?

We are developing the integration into our circuits of a visit to a center for the study of ancestral potatoes, where our travelers can discover Andean biodiversity and participate in a commented tasting of different varieties during a typical lunch prepared by local producers.

What do you dream for Terres Peruviennes in the coming years?

Continue to ensure that our travelers fulfill their dream!

13. Contact and Collaboration

How can interested travelers contact you or book a trip directly through your agency?

The contact page of our website: www.terresperuviennes.com

14. Final Message

What message would you like to leave to future travelers who dream of discovering Peru and South America?

Our travelers fulfill their dream!