Local travel agency au Pérou
Pasión Andina, your local agency based in Cusco.
Our story
Pasión Andina was born from a deep attachment to the Andes and a simple conviction: a trip to Peru is not just a succession of sites, it is experienced through contact with those who inhabit them. Since its inception, the agency has maintained a human scale and a commitment to proximity with local communities.
Based in Cusco, at the heart of the ancient Inca empire, Pasión Andina was built around an English-speaking team passionate about South America. Over the years, it has forged lasting relationships with host families, Quechua guides, and ground operators, while giving back a portion of each trip to a Cusco-based association. A second office, opened more recently in Lima, extends this presence along the Pacific coast.
Bertrand, founder of the agency, settled in Peru after fifteen years spent in South America and a career as a community tourism entrepreneur. Lionel joined him in 2010, first as an intern then as partner, and today guides groups off the beaten path. Alongside them, Aquino, a trilingual Quechua guide, has been sharing his knowledge of Andean traditions, wildlife, and medicinal plants for fifteen years.
Here, we don't reproduce programs. We build trips that reflect who you are.
Pasión Andina is a member of the Nomadays collective. This partnership allows you to benefit from direct organization with a local team based in Cusco, while enjoying a secure booking in France: payment in euros, deposit protection, APST guarantee and compliance with French tourism law. You thus get the best of both worlds: the proximity of an on-the-ground team and the security of a protective legal framework.
Peru often feels like traveling through several worlds in a single trip. Each region tells a different story, with its own landscapes, traditions, and its own way of experiencing time.
— Lionel, Explorer of the Andes and Forgotten Worlds
Our approach to travel
Each itinerary is a unique creation, tailored to your desires and our intimate knowledge of the destination.
Tailored, truly
No set itineraries. Your trip is designed from scratch according to your wishes, your pace and your budget. Every detail is thought through for you.
Local expertise
Our team lives au Pérou. We personally test every accommodation, every guide, every experience we recommend.
Responsible tourism
We prioritize family-run accommodations, local guides, and experiences that directly benefit Thai communities.
The team creating your journey
Passionate experts au Pérou on the ground to guide you every step of the way.
Lionel
Explorer of the Andes and forgotten worlds
« Peru often gives the impression of crossing several worlds in a single journey. Each region tells a different story, with its landscapes, traditions, and its own way of seeing time. »
How it works
From your first idea to your return, we're by your side every step of the way.
Let's chat
Tell us about your wishes, your pace, your interests. By phone, email or video call — we take the time to listen to you.
Your trip is taking shape
We design a bespoke itinerary with accommodations, transportation, guides and experiences. You'll receive a detailed proposal within 48 hours.
Secure booking
You book and pay in France with Nomadays, backed by APST financial guarantee and secure payment. Your local agency then prepares every detail on the ground.
Experience the moment
On the ground, everything is organized. Your digital travel journal, your local contacts, and our 24/7 assistance guide you every step of the way.
Share your memories
Upon return, share your experience. Your feedback helps us improve and inspires future travelers.
Our local commitment
Travel differently means contributing positively to the communities that welcome you.
Andean economy at fair price
Our guides, muleteers and accommodation providers in the Sacred Valley, Colca and the Amazon are paid at rates negotiated above the local market price.
Encounters with Quechua communities
Nights with local families in Chinchero, Amantaní or Misminay, arranged through direct agreements with families and limited to a small number of travelers.
Preserved Andes and Amazon
Walking itineraries or shared transport, strict waste management on the Inca Trail and nights in certified lodges in Tambopata rainforest.
Textile knowledge transmission
Workshops with weavers in Patabamba and potters in Pucará: direct purchases with no middleman, and support for rural schools in Cusco.
Travel with peace of mind
Pasión Andina is a member of the Nomadays network. You benefit from the guarantees of a European agency while enjoying the expertise of a local agency.
Pasión Andina is one of the 95+ local agencies in the collective Nomadays —
Financial Guarantee APST
Your funds are protected by the Professional Tourism Solidarity Association. In case of unexpected circumstances, you are covered 100%.
Secure payment
Payment by bank transfer or credit card via a secure platform. Option to pay in instalments.
24/7 support
During your trip, an emergency line is available 7 days a week. Our local team steps in whenever you need it.
International network
Nomadays brings together more than 100 local agencies worldwide. A guarantee of reliability, quality and sustainability.
Frequently asked questions about the agency
Do you still have questions? Here are the most frequently asked questions about how our agency works.
Pasión Andina designs your trip directly au Pérou, with advisors who know the ground daily. You avoid intermediaries, gain in responsiveness and benefit from advice on genuinely lived experiences — no standardized marketing catalog.
Plan ideally 2 to 3 months before departure during peak seasons (hotels and guides are scarcer), 1 month is enough for quieter seasons. For last-minute departures, get in touch with us: we'll honestly tell you if we can put together a quality trip within the timeframe.
Yes, 7 days a week throughout your stay. You'll receive a local WhatsApp number + a dedicated emergency contact. Our on-site team can assist within hours in case of unexpected events (cancelled flight, illness, weather changes).
Your payments are 100% protected by the Professional Solidarity Association for Tourism. If a service provider (hotel, transport, etc.) or the agency fails, your funds are refunded. This is a mandatory guarantee for any French travel agency — Nomadays benefits from it across its entire network.
Yes, as much as possible. Changes made more than 30 days before departure are generally free of charge (excluding hotel rate differences). As your departure approaches, some bookings become less flexible — we always inform you of your options before confirmation.
Payment is made in full in France, in euros, with Nomadays — secured by credit card or bank transfer. You have no payments to make au Pérou: everything is pre-arranged (accommodations, transfers, guides, activities). You just need to budget for meals outside the itinerary and personal purchases.
What our travelers say
“Thank you so much and thank you for all the organization which is absolutely incredible and so convenient for a solo traveler like me, a thousand thanks to the entire team for your work 🙏🙏🙏 I had an excellent stay!”
Elise Mottas
Peru
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