ABOUT US
Peru Durable Travels is a receptive travel agency specializing in responsible tourism willing to share authentic encounters with the locals.
Convinced that one can only really know a country by talking to its people, discovering their heritage and lifestyle, we created Casas del Peru, the first network of quality rural homes. Explore the heart of Peru, its historic towns, fields and prepare for a warm welcome.
Trust us and embark in an unforgettable journey!
"The real voyage consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes." Marcel Proust
THE TEAM
CARLOS ORIHUELA GONZALES
CEO and CO-FOUNDER
A tourism professional with ten years of experience, Carlos initially worked as a guide in the region of Arequipa. Then, during his master's at the University of the Sorbonne in France, had the idea to develop the first Bed & Breakfast network in Peru.
Back in his homeland he created the label Casas del Peru and Peru Durable Travels agency in order to diversify tourism in Peru and provide a participative touristic role for the inhabitants.
BERNARD AIMÉ
CO-FOUNDER
Bernard has been a travel agent for 15 years, he is responsible for the branches in France and currently a member of Selectour AFAT.
Passionate of nature and encounters, he created the tour operator Terres Acentrales to offer his vision of traveling: circuits that combine adventure, discovery of natives and respect for the environment.
ZELIA LEFEBVRE
PROJECT DIRECTOR
After obtaining her diploma in Tourism and Sustainable Economics at the University of Avignon, Zelia has worked in various organizations in Peru before heading to a one-year volunteer Kinesferadanza (association of contemporary dance for people with and without handicap).
She joined Peru Durable excited to participate in the development of tourism that lets travelers be in touch with the natives, develop respect for the people, culture and nature.
ANTOINE LEDENT
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
Passionate about the world of tourism, Antoine has worked in two French tour operators: Selectour AFAT and Locatour, and holds a Master in Economics and International Tourism Management from IAE Toulouse.
After having participated in various non-governmental organizations, Antoine joined the team with the deep conviction to discover a sustainable and responsible tourism in Peru.