Impactful Travel Recensioni 

The main aim of my trip was to practice Spanish in various homestays to gain an insight into Peruvian culture, and that is exactly what I got! I was so impressed with how smoothly everything went, and how my personal travel advisor, Pauline, was able to organize such a unique experience.

That I could message Pauline, Rosbert or their colleagues on Whatsapp was especially useful during transfers if taxis did not turn up on time, and gave me reassurance that if anything did go wrong I could always get help. I also wanted to mention the taxi drivers (I don’t know their names!) that picked me up in Lima when I first arrived, and the taxi driver that dropped me off in my final days in Lima, because they were extremely welcoming and talkative which put me at ease as soon as I arrived. It makes such a difference having good taxi drivers because they were often a friendly reassurance when I first arrived anywhere, as well as an extra chance to practice more Spanish.

The tips Respons gave me of things to do when I had free time really helped with structuring my days. The Colca Canyon was one of the best weekends I’ve had. Both these families in Sibayo and Coporaque were so friendly and welcoming, and I would love to return to see them again and explore more of the Canyon another time! I also really enjoyed the Salkantay Trek, making good friends, enjoying the delicious meals, and exploring the beautiful landscapes, with the reassurance of being able to use the back-up van when I injured my knee. It’s so good to know that the company acts as a mini-NGO providing support, training and guidance for local communities and training female porters.

I also enjoyed the Albergue Pankotsi experience in Manu. I particularly enjoyed getting to know Jesús and Walter, and Juan Carlos was also so kind and helpful and everyone did such a good job at giving me a memorable and enjoyable experience! I especially enjoyed the jewellery-making workshop with the kind owner’s wife and daughters (I feel awful to have forgotten their names!) and it was good to meet women from the community.

I loved all the hotels I stayed in, and Ninos Hotel in Cusco was especially good to have as a luxury break from the rest of the homestays and treks. I didn’t realize their restaurant runs from 6am-10pm until I got there, which was even more of an extra.

It is so great to know that my trip has contributed to sustainable tourism, benefitting Peruvians as much as possible, rather than a big package-deal international company. Overall, my trip was a fantastic experience and I’ve come back home with a love of Peru and definitely wanting to return again to re-visit some of the same places and explore more of the north as well!

Al principio fue solo la idea de viajar a Perú. Luego, un artículo en el blog QUER DURCH PERU sobre una visita a la selva tropical de Manu en la comunidad de Shipetiari. Y así me encontré con Resonsible Travel Perú, que finalmente organizó toda mi viaje de tres semanas y media a través de Perú.

Respons especializa en turismo comunitario. Y así visité a una familia de agricultores en Coparaque en el Vale de Colca, una cooperativa de tejedores en Ollantaytambo y el tribo dos Shipetiari en la selva tropical. Por supuesto tambien visité los atractivos turísticos como Machu Picchu, Cruz del Cóndor, Vale Sagrada, Lago Titicaca...

Todo organizado por Respons. Ya en la etapa de planificación, el interés en el viajero era notable para encontrar el itinerário más adecuado. Para mí, como una persona mayor, por ejemplo, los días de descanso intermedios fueron importantes. Y todo funcionó perfectamen durante la implementación. Qué gran sensación llegar a un nuevo lugsr , en avión, autobús o minibús, y alguien está esperando com mi nombre en un cartel que me lleve al hotel o donde sea. ¡Y esto cada vez!

El viajero se acompaña electrónicamente. Un grupo de Whatsapp te da acceso a soporte en todo momento. E incluso en lo imprevisto, se ha probado. Una parte del viaje no fue posible debido a una huelga con bloqueos de carreteras. Un programa súper alternativo se configuró para mí de inmediato.

Los/Las diferentes guías eran todos/todas altamente competentes y al mismo tiempo emocionantes personalidades. La imagen de la agencia también es buena: "¡Ajá vienes a través de Respons, eso es bueno!"

Y todo a un precio que resistió la comparación. Estoy 109% contente. Preguntem se queren saber mas.

Recently returned from Peru organized by Responsible. Simply gave them our flight arrival & a list of what we wanted 2 do. Organized our 2 week trip hour by hour. From the drivers who transported us between airports, hotels n train stations to the guides who walked us around Lima, thru the Andes and up M Picchu. Extremely accommodating and knowledgeable staff booked all the hotels, organised lunch boxes, booked riding. We just had to turn up - no stress, no worries..didn't even have to think! Thank you, Alison

Muchas gracias por hacer de nuestro viaje a Perú una experiencia inolvidable!

More than I could of imagined. Made our trip memorable

We used Responsible Travel Peru services in our trip to Peru in October 2017. The service was very good, everything was very well organized and the experiences were great. We can also highlight the attention we received from the staff. We hope to repeat the experience in the near future.

Professional and very reliable company! Best organization of ever

Everything is very well organized, everyone is in time. Nice to have good local guides en drivers. The places to stay are always very special, not a regular hotel. I can strongly recommend this company.

We had probably one of the best experiences in our travel history. Thanks for the excellent organization, the best front team in Peru!!

Respectable traveling with support to small scale social projects. This makes the journey very interesting, social relevant, very enjoyable.

Así sí!
Cuando encuentras a turistas por Perú casi todos están haciendo la misma ruta y efectivamente los lugares en la misma (Lima, Paracas, Arequipa, Cusco, Puno, Iquitos y por supuesto Machu Pichu) son increíbles y de "visita obligada". Pero hay gente que recorren todos estos sitios y más del autobús al hotel y del punto de foto al punto de encuentro. Nuestra familia de 5 queríamos conocer, además, el auténtico Perú. Response fue el compañero perfecto para este viaje de descubrimiento y sin exagerar puedo decir que los momentos vividos con las familias peruano a las que nos presentaron fueron tan emocionantes y enriquecedores o más que la espectacular vista de Machu Pichu. La agencia preparó todo el itinerario a medida de nuestras necesidades e intereses, supieron escuchar y aconsejar como auténticos amigos. Recomiendo especialmente la visita a la plantación de café orgánico de Alejo y su encantadora familia de camino a Machu Pichu. Si vas a Colca no dudes en alojarte en casa de Sebastian y los suyos y si quieres descubrir lo mejor de Titicaca y saber como vive la gente a sus orillas, confía en Walter o Eustaquio para mostrar.

Todos los guías son buenísimos pero mención especial para Eloy (zona Cusco, Valle Sagrado, Machu Pichu) que es un guía excepcional y mejor persona.

Si eres de esas personas a las que les gusta el anonimato y las comodidades de los grandes hoteles mejor buscar otra agencia. Lo mejor de estas "experiencias vivenciales" es el cariño de los anfitriones. Ellos agradecen tu visita de corazón y se nota

I had an amazing time during my 3 days Trekking with Responsible Travel (I took the tour called "La aventura del cafe 3d/2n, a 3 days trekking to Machu Picchu).
On this tour, you get the chance to sleep for 2 nights at local coffee farms, so, instead of sleeping in tents, we had a warm and confortable room, and also the owners of the farm prepared our dinner and breakfast with local food - and it was delicious! They were so lovely, and we could also do a walking tour at the coffee fields and see the processing facilities. In the end, we enjoyed samples of the coffee they produce there.
Beside of that, the trekking was also good. Our guide, Miguel, was very attentive. He speaks spanish and english.
We were on a group of just 2 (me and myboyfriend), plus the guide, so everything was made just for us.
I highly recommend Responsible Travel if you are looking for tours with small groups, good guides, and personal attention. Everything was perfect from the time they came to my hotel to explain the tour, to the moment we ended the tour and arrived at Aguas Calientes to visit Machu Picchu!