About Us - Our Story
WHO WE ARE
A Boutique Peru Agency Built on a Simple Belief
Travel should be personal, not packaged. Founded in Cusco in 2015 by two Germans who fell in love with Peru, Exploor was built as a direct response to everything that was wrong with mass tourism – overcrowded sites, cookie-cutter itineraries, underpaid guides, and trips that felt like conveyor belts. We decided to do the opposite.
OUR STORY
Two Germans, One Decision
In 2015, Erik and Oliver arrived in Peru as exchange students. What was supposed to be a semester turned into a life-changing encounter with one of the world’s most extraordinary countries – the Andes, the Amazon, the Inca history, the food, the people.
But they also saw what was broken. Overcrowded tours. Too many people per guide. Underpaid staff. Itineraries built around profit margins, not experiences. They saw travelers leaving Peru without having truly seen it.
So they stayed. And in 2015, Exploor was born – a boutique agency designed from the ground up to do things differently.
Erik and Oliver brought something unusual to Peru: German precision. Meticulous planning. Reliable logistics. Clear communication. The kind of operational rigour that most travel in South America was missing. But they also understood that precision alone doesn’t make a great trip – it’s the Peruvian soul that does. The warmth, the stories, the local knowledge, the genuine connections. That’s what their growing team of local experts brought.”
German precision, Peruvian passion – it became the philosophy the whole company was built around. Not a slogan. A way of working.
Small groups and private tours. Guides paid fairly and chosen carefully. Responsible tourism practices established. Itineraries built around the traveler, not a template. Ten years later, 21,000+ travelers have experienced Peru through Exploor. The approach hasn’t changed – and neither has the belief that travel should be personal, not packaged.
Boutique by Design
We deliberately keep our operation small. That means every itinerary gets real attention, every guide is personally vetted, and every traveler gets a direct line to our team - not a call centre. This isn't scalable. That's the point.
German Precision, Peruvian Passion
Our co-founders brought German precision to Peru - meticulous planning, reliable logistics, clear communication. Our local team brings what no outsider can: deep knowledge of the country, genuine relationships with guides and communities, and insider access that makes the difference between a good trip and an unforgettable one.
Responsible Tourism, Genuinely
We pay our guides fairly, support local community projects, and design itineraries that benefit the places we visit, not just pass through them. Sustainability isn't a marketing angle for us - it's built into how we operate, because we live here.
EXPLOOR
The Team Behind Your Trip
Oliver
Co-FounderErik
Co-FounderKonstantin
Sales & MarketingAntonella
MarketingRosmy
OperationsMiguel
OperationsKaren
OperationsRubén
OperationsLucero
ReservationsJose
Finance & AccountingMarco
AccountingRuth
AccountingEXPLOOR
The Team Behind Your Trip
Oliver
Co-FounderErik
Co-FounderKonstantin
Sales & MarketingAntonella
MarketingRosmy
OperationsMiguel
OperationsKaren
OperationsRubén
OperationsLucero
ReservationsJose
Finance & AccountingMarco
AccountingRuth
AccountingOliver
Co-FounderErik
Co-FounderKonstantin
Sales & MarketingAntonella
MarketingRosmy
OperationsMiguel
Operations
QUALITY
Certified, Awarded and Recognized
Exploor Peru is officially licensed by Peruvian tourism authorities and holds certifications across sustainability, safety and service quality:
TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award – 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Five consecutive years, based entirely on traveler reviews. TripAdvisor Profile.
Five consecutive years of TripAdvisor’s highest traveler recognition – awarded based entirely on verified reviews from real guests. Fewer than 10% of properties listed on TripAdvisor receive this distinction in any given year. Receiving it five years in a row places Exploor Peru among the most consistently rated tour operators in Peru.
ATTA Member (Adventure Travel Trade Association) – global standard for responsible adventure travel operators. Member since 2024.
The Adventure Travel Trade Association is the global industry body for responsible adventure travel operators. ATTA membership requires adherence to international standards for safety, sustainability and ethical tourism practices. As an ATTA member, Exploor Peru is part of a global network committed to advancing responsible travel in destinations like Peru.
PromPerú Registered – officially recognized by Peru’s national tourism promotion body, promoting Peru on international travel exhibitions.
PromPerú is the official government body responsible for promoting and regulating tourism in Peru. Registration with PromPerú confirms that Exploor Peru operates as a fully licensed, legally compliant tour operator under Peruvian tourism law – and is recognized by the state as a legitimate provider of tourism services to international travelers. To verify, visit the PromPerú registered agencies directory and search for “Exploor Peru”.
Travelife Certified – internationally recognized sustainability certification for tour operators. Certificate Number: PE0121
Travelife is an internationally recognised sustainability certification program for travel companies, backed by ABTA and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Travelife Partner status is awarded to operators who demonstrate active commitment to environmental responsibility, fair working conditions and positive community impact – verified through an independent audit process. To verify, visit the Travelife member directory and search for “Peru”, then for “Exploor Peru”
CALTUR Oro – Peru’s Highest Tourism Quality Certification
Awarded by MINCETUR, Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism. CALTUR ORO is the highest tier of Peru’s national tourism quality certification – granted only to operators who pass a comprehensive audit across service standards, safety protocols, staff training and sustainable practices. To verify, visit the official CALTUR directory and search for “Lima”, then “Agencia de viajes y turismo” and search for “Exploor Peru”.
ESNNA – certified against the exploitation of minors in tourism by the Peruvian Government.
ESNNA (Estrategia Nacional contra la Explotación Sexual de Niñas, Niños y Adolescentes) is Peru’s national program against the sexual exploitation of minors in tourism contexts. Certification confirms that Exploor Peru has implemented the required protocols, staff training and reporting procedures to actively protect children within all tourism operations. Registered under MINCETUR’s national ESNNA program.
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It was the most amazing trip from start to finish! The exploor Peru team made sure we were taken care of at every step from airport pickups, hotel drop offs (they checked us in to every hotel while we had a welcome drink), all admission fees and a big plus was avoiding the lines. We were pampered the entire time! They were also very responsive to any questions/concerns we had via the What’s App. It was the trip of a lifetime and it was made even more memorable by the Exploor Peru staff! We wish there was a team like them in every country we plan to visit in the future. Thank you for making our trip so amazing!
- Kelly, USA
An absolutely 10/10 experience in Peru! From the very beginning, communication was easy with our travel expert Konstantin, who created a perfectly customized itinerary for a 2-week trip that met all our needs. The execution was just as impressive as the planning.
Special shoutout to our incredible guides: Andrea – for sharing her love for Arequipa and the country, for the beautiful tea stop at Colca Canyon with stunning views, for being so determined to help us spot a condor, Mike – for the tour around Cusco and for his immense patience and encouragement on the trek to Rainbow Mountain and Grimaldo for the exceptional time and the insightful conversation at Machu Picchu that made the visit so meaningful. The small gift from the agency at the end of the tour was such a pleasant and thoughtful surprise. If you want a stress-free and personalized way to see Peru, this is the team to book with. Thank you for the memories of a lifetime!
- Aiginta, Czech Republic
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