The trip went very well, probably above our expectations... not because we doubted him, of course, but because we're used to other organized tours, and ours, exclusive as it was, had something extra compared to the others; for example, private guides in Lima and Machu Picchu, or even better, the fact that we weren't taken to those famous shops “partnered” with the guides where you waste time and things cost three times as much!!! Needless to point out the beauty of the landscapes, the history and the culture of the tour they arranged for us...
If you think it's useful, feel free to share my email address with anyone who'd like to ask about the tour from someone who enjoyed it.

Thanks again, Giuseppe g-scuderi@hotmail.it

We're a group of friends who take a trip every year, around the world. Last March we did a tour with Insideout, Chile, Bolivia and Peru. It was a magnificent taste of South America, between deserts, cities, and ancient civilizations. A truly fascinating tour, not only for the spectacle that high-altitude nature has to offer but also thanks to the guides who introduced us to cultures and environments. Santiago was a pleasant discovery, a modern city fully looking to the future even though it has its share of problems. Then the desert, from the red, rocky one with incredible sand dunes of the Atacama to the one with delicate colors and sudden touches of emerald green, shades of blue and pink, in Bolivia, all the way to the blinding white of the immense Uyuni salt desert. Then arriving in the bustling life of La Paz, resting on the Andes at its altitude with its modern cable car, but with a past still anchored to ancient traditions. Then Peru, a small taste of this country that promises so much and that we've promised ourselves to visit again more slowly in the future. Elegant, welcoming Cusco and the legend of Machu Picchu suddenly revealing itself before our eyes in all its majesty. Finally Lima, a modern city holding wonders, one of which is the magnificent Larco Museum, which enchants you right away with its garden, and amazes you with the thousands of artifacts from ancient pre-Inca civilizations. What can I say? A wonderful trip, admittedly at times a bit tiring because of the long distances, but undeniably marvelous, organized punctually by Insideout, who followed us step by step and provided us with kind, knowledgeable and truly do-it-all guides. A special thought for the two drivers on the Bolivian stretch, who literally went above and beyond even when things didn't go as planned. Because on a trip this demanding, the unexpected does happen, but it was all overcome with good humor and teamwork.
March 2019

A perfect trip in every respect: precise organization, “Swiss” punctuality, attention to the customer, excellent quality hotels and restaurants, kind and knowledgeable guides. In short, even if I tried, I couldn't point to anything negative. All of it set against scenery, architecture, archaeology and museums of great interest, for discovering the Inca and pre-Inca cultures, which are not well known in Italy. An agency we warmly recommend to anyone planning a trip to the Andes.
If you'd like any further details, feel free to write to me at sgamex1@yahoo.it Best regards

Andrea Paleologo and Gisella Crino

Peru and Patagonia: it's not just a matter of luck
They say things can go well once in life, and the second time you pay for it.
“It's rare for Lady Luck to always be on your side, and travel is life, so never push it too far,” we've told ourselves for ten years, every time we plan a trip.
But Roberto, with his professionalism, managed to disprove that saying. With him, things went well for us once, and then again a second time!
Of course it's not really about tempting fate; the second time was actually motivated by all the positive reasons that had built up from the first. So in the end luck has little to do with it: the fact is that Roberto is simply very good at organizing trips.
The first time was in Peru, three years ago, a trip we wanted made truly tailor-made, and he accommodated us in everything; even with a destination off the usual circuit (the north of the country).
But there's more: sticking with the luck metaphor, in Peru it was one of our travel companions who was unlucky, going through what every traveler fears most: getting sick (and not just a simple cold). But it was precisely on that occasion that Roberto gave his best, acting not just as our tour operator, but truly as a friend. In short, we're fairly independent types (even on our organized trips), but that time in Peru it was really reassuring to be able to count on a solid point of reference.
So we came to the second occasion: all of Chile, from north to south, including Easter Island and Patagonia. It had already come up briefly during the Peru trip, he was still working on offering this destination too. So it happened that we turned to Roberto to organize an itinerary that would satisfy all our many needs. Actually we also checked with a few local operators, as we always do, both for cost and for the reliability that comes with local knowledge. Roberto won out again: he convinced us because in the end the value for money was undoubtedly the best. And on this occasion too, he accommodated our request for a mixed route combining local guides with a self-drive rental car. Plus the reassurance of a local contact in Patrizia, who was our guardian angel, always reachable via WhatsApp. We put the money we saved entirely toward the stop on Easter Island; a magical place, a must if you're in that part of the world. But it's the whole extraordinary range of Chile's varied landscapes that make the trip worthwhile: including sweet Chiloé, the murals of Valparaíso, the vast Atacama volcano scenery; not to mention the “grumbling” Perito Moreno, which announces itself with the roar of chunks of ice crashing from its wall well before you catch sight of it.
So what now? Good things come in threes: we just hope to find a destination within reach of Roberto's catalog. This time we're quite sure: it won't be a matter of luck!.

Anna Maria, Biagio, Chiara, Gianpiero, Marisa and Silvana

Dearest Roberto,
I wanted to write to you on behalf of all of us who had a wonderful trip, we are all very, very happy about the time spent in this beautiful land.
I'm also writing to say how excellent the work you and your team do is: both the excursion to Vinicunca and the 2-day trek plus Machu Picchu were beautiful. Sandro, Luz Maria and all your team were truly wonderful and opened an unexpected door for us onto a country and its culture.
So thank you so much, and I hope to reach out again in the future for new trips.

See you soon
Anna

Hello, very belatedly I want to thank you for the perfect organization of the trip my husband and I took in October. Thank you for Shirley's helpfulness and promptness. We always felt calm and safe, so the trip really was very, very nice. Beyond the standard route, we were very happy to also see a bit of the Amazon rainforest and, above all, the northern part, which we found thrilling. We were also very satisfied with the hotel accommodations and the people who accompanied us. The only thing I feel is fair to mention is that the Chachapoyas agency sent a driver who wasn't authorized to enter the area of Jaen airport, and since there was a police check we had to wait for a motor-taxi to come by so we could continue. We risked missing the flight.
If it's of interest, you can see and use some photos I posted on Facebook (Luisa Cogliati).
Thanks again and of course MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019.
Best regards.

Luisa Cogliati and Sergio Cattaneo

Hi Roberto, we're back home... I wanted to thank you and your staff, we had a wonderful time! Flawless organization, and above all the accommodations in Cusco were top-notch!! Thanks again, until next time.

Anna and Domenico

It was our honeymoon, and we have to say that, despite some initial worries – partly because our first contact with the agency was inevitably remote – we ended up truly satisfied. On landing in Lima we were handed a phone that gave us a point of contact for anything we might need throughout the trip.
The organization was flawless: there was always a driver or a guide waiting for us, and everyone was very kind and helpful.
Regarding Peru, words aren't enough to describe all the beauty this country has to offer: in landscapes, art and culture, not to mention its people.
What we appreciated about the trip is that, even though it was an organized tour, it still left us a certain amount of freedom, and whenever we had questions or doubts there was always someone available to us.

Thanks to Roberto, whom unfortunately we didn't have the pleasure of meeting (he was in Italy at the time) and to the whole Peru InsideOut team.

Moreno and Claudia

We got back to Italy at the end of September, and I feel it's only right to write you a couple of lines on behalf of everyone, to thank you for the beautiful 17-day trip you organized flawlessly for us, without a hitch.
What can I say, Peru thrilled us with its rich biodiversity, breathtaking landscapes, delicious food, the kindness of its people, its history, and so on. On arrival we were handed a phone we could call for any need, and during the trip you called us a couple of times to check that everything was going well. In Arequipa you finally met us at the hotel and we had the pleasure of getting to know you. I'm glad that while preparing the tour you reassured us and convinced us to extend our stay in Tambopata National Park within the Amazon rainforest, as we had originally planned. Then the fear of the humid heat, the mosquitoes and so on had somewhat dampened our enthusiasm and we wanted to give it up. But you were right. Bearable heat and few mosquitoes. Seeing around 400-500 brightly colored Scarlet Macaws in Bahuaja-Sonene National Park, gathering at a clay wall to feed on the clay early in the morning, was truly moving.
Only two regrets: Cusco deserves more time. It's very beautiful. And the Pan-American highway to Arequipa would be worth doing entirely in daylight, because the scenery you see is stunning (we saw photos from a friend of ours). Unfortunately we left at 3:30 pm on a very comfortable long-distance coach (Cruz del Sur), so we only got a taste of so much beauty, because then it got dark. Thanks to our guides who made us love and appreciate this extraordinary country even more, in particular Lorena in Lima, Carmen in Arequipa, the extremely knowledgeable Jose (I only remember his middle name) in Cusco, and Susanna, your tireless colleague at the agency.

Angelina with Gerhard, Fiorella, Cristina and Franco

Hi Roberto, happy holidays to you too! I'm sending you some photos from the trip, thanks for your invaluable help, happy new year!

Alberto, Cristina, Luca, Federica

Dear Roberto,
First of all we want to thank you for your helpfulness during this beautiful, unforgettable journey discovering magical Peru.
It was a truly fascinating trip – we can almost say the best of all the trips we've taken so far. The organization was flawless, and all thanks to you, to your staff always ready to meet any need of ours, as well as to your guides, who are very punctual and take this work seriously and with passion; for this reason we recommend to everyone choosing Peru as a trip destination to go with your agency, Peru InsideOut, confident they won't regret it, exactly as we didn't!
We wish you the very best for a joyful and successful 2017, as you deserve.
Warm regards and a heartfelt thank you for making a dream come true for us!
And remember, fellow travelers:
..The goal is to travel, spread your wings and instinctively throw yourself into an adventure, stepping a little away from your own life. It's an extraordinary feeling of freedom..

Giulia, Marino and Nicola.

Dearest Roberto, We just got back to Italy since after the tour of Peru and Bolivia we visited relatives in Paraguay, and we're writing to you right away to thank you endlessly.
No need to repeat how flawless the whole organization and planning of the trip was. It's truly extraordinary to feel welcomed, as if at home, as if at “a friend's house.” Being awaited at the airport, at the bus terminals, taken to the hotels, and always having someone available to pick you up, feeling “safe,” with guides who accompany you and try to meet every need – it's truly priceless. Just as your service in organizing the whole tour according to our needs, our timing, our desire to stay a bit more or less in one place versus another, was priceless.
And then what can we say about what we saw??? From the culture, civilization and color of that country, so hospitable and welcoming, so extraordinarily attentive to tourists, we truly lived a dream. As I told you, after your 20-day tour we stayed on in South America for another two months, in Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, but nowhere did we find organization as flawless as what you planned for us.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Roberto, we will never forget what you did for us.
I think you'll be contacted by two people from Buenos Aires we met in Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) who were captivated by our account of the trip you organized.
We send you our best wishes for the coming Christmas and a rewarding 2017, because those who work with seriousness and honesty always deserve the best.

Thank you, Laura and Attilio Dominichini from Verona attiliodom@gmail.com

I was looking for something special, a unique and intimate experience: traveling alone through the heart of the Andes, combining Chile, Bolivia and Peru. I imagined it would be impossible, and then, after various searches, I found Roberto, who in just a few days organized the whole itinerary down to the smallest detail. Being alone, he even accompanied me remotely, checking in on my many transfers each time.
Everything went wonderfully and my trip is wonderfully preserved in my mind and etched in my heart.
Thank you.

Alessandro Galasso

Dear Mr. Roberto D'Amico, we want to thank you for the effort and care you put into the success of our trip.
We are truly satisfied.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, and best wishes for your work and your family.

Gianni Pisu and Eufrosine Piras

“Traveling is like salt, like spices, it changes the flavor of everything you touch, it leaves scents and fragrances tangled in your heart.”
Back from our trip to Peru, a unique and fascinating country, we can say our hearts and eyes are filled with colors, images of smiling faces, landscapes that change from place to place, images of a thousand-year-old history, of ancient cultures that still shape Andean life today! A trip to Peru lets you experience great emotions!
For this, we must thank Roberto, the founder of Peru InsideOut, for organizing our private tour perfectly, exactly as we wanted, a tour that let us make the most of this long dreamed-of trip!
Throughout the trip's preparation he answered every question, every doubt we had, and everything we asked for was delivered!
The transfers and the vehicles used, the internal flight with Peruvian (better than Iberia!... a surprise, given all our doubts!), the hotels, the local guides – everything taken care of perfectly – and the information Roberto gave us along the way proved invaluable!
As soon as we set foot on Peruvian soil, the driver for the airport/hotel transfer handed us a phone to stay constantly in touch with Roberto, who promptly contacted us to welcome us and give us our first instructions.
Choosing to stay an extra day in Arequipa was a winning move, because it let us acclimatize well before facing the 4,910 meters of altitude without any problems… we felt great! We really appreciated the fun, wonderful Peruvian cooking class held in a truly beautiful restaurant… we never would have imagined doing it in such a place, cared for in every detail! And then… what can we say about the guides, all skilled and attentive, they told us about their land with passion and love, capturing our attention. Lorena showed us a Lima different from the grayness that covers it in these months, Yuri colored the visit to the Paracas reserve with her explanations, Hector, even in Spanish, told us with passion about the mysteries of the Nazca Lines, Lula led us through the streets of beautiful Arequipa, letting us savor the beauty of this city and its colonial architecture, Valeria, attentive and helpful, answered every question about the rugged, wild nature of Colca Canyon, Teresa told us about the ancestral traditions of Taquile and the Uros people, and the grandeur of the Raqchi site, Luisa, with her legendary stories woven into history, gave shape and color to the beautiful Inca sites of Cusco and the Sacred Valley, Victor at Machu Picchu explained the grandeur of this place and “quizzed” us like a teacher, and then… Roberto himself, who spent several hours with us in Arequipa, guiding us to the Sillar quarry as well as through the streets of the city, giving us valuable information on what to see in our free time. A tip for anyone planning a tour: treat yourselves to even just half a day extra in Cusco, a city rich in history, worth spending time in, walking, getting lost in its streets! Thanks to a schedule change on the internal flight, we were able to do just that, and it's truly worth it!
In short… we can say we traveled savoring “the salt, the spices” of this wonderful country… where the landscapes keep changing, where history blends with the land, with everyday life, where you never stop being amazed and marveling at its beauty, at the kindness of its people and… alas, at the goodness of its dishes!!
Thank you so much Roberto for making all of this possible!!!
Thanks to all the staff and guides of Peru InsideOut!

Beatrice, Lalle, Adriana and Bruna

Hi Roberto, we wanted to thank you for the wonderful tour of Peru you organized for us and for your mini guided tour in Arequipa. Despite the limited time we had, we managed to visit so many fascinating places. The guides who accompanied us were always precise and knowledgeable. Thank you for following us throughout the whole trip, even if not in person.
I hope to come back soon because there's still so much to discover!

Hi Roberto, I'm attaching a nice photo of our group taken on the last day at Machu Picchu, so you can publish it.
We heard about the earthquake that hit the Colca area, especially Yanke and Chivay, I hope it wasn't anything with serious consequences…

Take care, bye!
Marco

Roberto,
I couldn't read the emails, but I heard you were on the phone with Star Peru because…at that moment I was in the offices trying to find a solution. In the end everything worked out and we made it home on the scheduled flights, thank you so very much for your interest and the support you gave us. Star Peru unloaded our suitcases, which were already checked in, and sent them separately, coordinating with Iberia; anyway, they arrived without any problem(!). We were put on a Peruvian flight that ended up being an hour late anyway, but in Lima an Iberia representative came to meet us (I don't know if that was your doing or Star's) who literally had us running across the airport (it felt like a movie!) because they were waiting for us to close check-in.
I'm sorry I didn't warn you sooner, but honestly I didn't think you could do anything since it didn't depend on you, so it didn't seem worth bothering you, also we thought we had plenty of time, they'd already had us line up for boarding and then everything happened all at once… anyway, in the end it all worked out.
Thank you again for the services provided, for all the precise arrangements we found without having to worry. The only hiccup, as Pierantonio told you, was carrying our suitcases along to Manu because we didn't know we needed to leave them behind, otherwise we would have done it as we did for Titicaca and Aguas Calientes; we didn't know we had a meeting the evening before with a guide, so we took the chance to see Chinceros since, as you probably heard, we weren't at all satisfied with the Sacred Valley tour. It had been over 20 years since we'd done a group tour and we didn't expect to find ourselves on a tour like that (1 hour late departing, an exact 40-minute stop at Pisac market including the line for the bathrooms and the pitch at the silver factory of their choosing…) had we known, I would have chosen differently. Anyway, it happened, and we made up for it with what we did on our own. The other group services were quite satisfactory and the hotels were exactly as requested, so everything was in line with the agreed cost-containment plan (obviously you can get more if you pay for it, but that's normal even if you organize things yourself).
The visit to Machu Picchu was wonderful, thank you again, you and the guide Juan Carlos.
Who knows, one day we'll be in touch again for a new trip or to recommend your support to other friends.
Fond regards for a vacation that will stay in our hearts.

Stefania

Dear Roberto, even if a bit late (but I've been very busy) I wanted to thank you for the lovely trip you organized for us. I'll tell you that before leaving I was a bit hesitant. All those bus rides on our own made me anxious. Instead, everything was perfect. At every stop there was always someone from the agency waiting for us, explaining the plan for the following days and taking us back to the next bus.
Thank you for giving us the chance to visit this wonderful country while spending the right amount. We also really appreciated being handed a phone that would let us contact you at any time if needed (though luckily we never used it, it gave us the feeling of not being alone).
Special thanks also to your guides, very skilled and very knowledgeable.
Definitely a trip and an organization we highly recommend.
Warm regards

Maura Gianni Genny Realino

We just got back from our trip to Peru, organized by Roberto with his agency “Peru InsideOut”, and before work and everyday life sweep us back into the whirlwind of our many commitments, we wanted to share our impressions.
We set off with some lingering doubts, even though we're by now fairly seasoned travelers as a couple, but it only took landing in Lima, seeing the sign with our names being waved in the crowd, hearing Roberto's voice calling to check on our flight and give us instructions for the next day, to understand that this would be a unique experience, private but looked after and protected at every step through this wonderful country we were about to discover.
The day in Lima with Lorena, the best Italian-speaking guide in Peru, and then the Ballestas Islands, the Paracas desert with Maria, Nazca with Hector, Puno and Lake Titicaca, Arequipa with our first direct meeting with Roberto and the guide Lourdes (Lula), Colca Canyon with the great emotion of the Volcanoes and Condors viewpoint, Cusco with the extremely well-prepared guide Luisa, and finally the incredible Machu Picchu with Augustin (“the last Inca”): despite the sandstorm in the desert and the exceptional cold in the south, everything went off without a hitch, precisely and calmly. So we feel we can warmly recommend turning to “Peru InsideOut”, to Roberto D'Amico and his organization, for a memorable experience, truly exclusive in the services offered yet at the same time free and immersed in local reality.

July 2016 - Amedea and Aldo - pani@mclink.it

Hi Roberto,
just a quick message to let you know we made it back to Brussels safely (luckily not even our return trip was affected by the Brussels airport shutdown, since we ended up flying via Paris :-). The days in Trujillo were a bit tiring though interesting, we missed your organization!
Thanks again for making this trip unforgettable, everything was perfectly organized, we were very happy, and if it weren't for your suggestion I wouldn't have seen Arequipa or Colca. Thanks also for the “medical” help, my mom and I really appreciated it. In the meantime, the eye has healed perfectly.
I've written you a couple of reviews as promised. My best wishes for your agency's success, and if I return to Peru, as I hope (maybe for a trek) know that you can count on a loyal customer!
A hug

Paola and Francesca paolisa@yahoo.it

Dear Roberto, thank you again, again for the wonderful sixteen days you gave us in Peru. We usually organize our vacations ourselves, but when we decided to visit Peru we thought about contacting a travel agency.
On the internet, though, we came across Peru InsideOut and their program seemed more exciting than the other tour operators, so we contacted Roberto right away on Skype and….. there was an instant connection! As soon as we arrived we realized our group was just the two of us, and we were impressed by how everything was organized.
On arrival we were also handed a phone to call Roberto at any time, though he was always the one calling to ask: is everything OK?
And then a special thank you to all the guides who accompanied us.
They passed on their love for their land and their great expertise in doing their job well.
To anyone wanting to travel to Peru, I definitely recommend turning to Peruinsideout

Rita & Anneke

Dearest Roberto
we wish you very happy - and warm! - holiday season!
This is mostly to thank you for the flawless organization of our trip this summer:
all the transfers, the guides and the accommodations were nothing short of perfect!
It was an unforgettable culinary-archaeological-scenic-anthropological adventure!
Greetings to your whole family - bigger now, right? - and to the Peru Inside Out team!
A big hug

Michele and Laura from Forlì

Hi Roberto, How are you? We're all well, we got back to Italy Thursday evening.
I'm writing this email as a report on our trip.
Overall it was one of the most beautiful trips in terms of scenery, places to see, food, but above all the warmth of the people. We were captivated by this such kind, generous people, and we've seen a lot of places and people.
As for the organization, we really appreciated your total availability and the punctuality kept by your team. In this regard we want to point out that we were especially pleased with the young man who was our driver/guide at Colca Canyon and with Luisa, the Cusco guide. In all our travels we've never come across someone as competent, professional and knowledgeable as she was, on top of being very kind.
I'm glad I insisted so much on staying at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, now I can guarantee you 100% that it's worth it. I understand spending $1000 a night isn't for everyone, but it gives you quite a few advantages, like being able to visit Machu Picchu at 4 pm when everyone has left and the atmosphere becomes magical. Or avoiding a really early wake-up call.
Everything is included in the price, meaning you get everything for free: breakfast, lunch, dinner (top-notch), all drinks (soft or alcoholic), minibar, room service, massages, jacuzzi, a yoga session… basically everything. I'm telling you this so you can offer it to any future clients of yours who are as demanding as we are.
So, whenever I come back to visit Machu Picchu, I have no doubt I'll stay at that hotel.
The last part of Tambopata Park was the one where we didn't see what we expected during the outing to see the macaws. Having seen the amateur video shot by Gianluca's parents, who went to Manu park, in my view they're two completely different things.
While we loved Lake Sandoval because we could swim practically right inside the Amazon rainforest.
In short, we wanted to thank you for letting us have this experience and making this trip perfect. We'll definitely recommend your agency to people who ask us for advice.
Best wishes for everything, for the birth of your baby.
See you soon.

Chiara and Gianluca

We live in a country of mountains, but if there was one thing about our trip to Peru that worried us, it was the altitude. And yet here we were, celebrating in complete calm at 4,910 m above sea level. It was a great trip. We chose the Peru Classic Tour package, during the rainy season, certainly not the ideal time, but everything went very well. The organization was flawless, at every stop there was always an agency staff member waiting for us, taking care of us, explaining things to us, doing everything possible so we could see and learn as much as possible about the sites we visited. Roberto was virtually by our side throughout the whole trip, giving us confidence. We were captivated by Lima, amazed by the abundance and beauty of the wildlife at the Ballestas, moved to see the Nazca Lines with our own eyes, happy to meet Roberto in Arequipa. Then Colca Canyon, the condors, Lake Titicaca and the interesting journey from Puno to Cusco. When we arrived at Machu Picchu there was fog making everything even more mysterious. Still, in the moments of clear light, we managed to see the bottom of the valley and the archaeological site as a whole. Cusco is a truly beautiful city and Fernando, our guide, had so much to tell us that we would have loved to stay longer and longer.

It was my first time traveling in South America. I found the Peru InsideOut approach very innovative. Roberto coordinates a great team of knowledgeable, reliable and above all helpful colleagues. Even though we were there in the rainy season, the weather allowed for very good travel because I saw very little rain and, in any case, only at night. I was particularly struck by both the cultural and natural aspects of Peru, not to mention the excellent food. The tour definitely exceeded my expectations.

If anyone would like to get in direct touch for more information, my email address is: lucabonfieni@gmail.com

Hi Roberto. First of all, congratulations on your organization. Your agents followed us every step of the way, with you always present too. The guides and companions were knowledgeable and punctual. We left each of them a small tip. The tour, done in a very short time, let us take in three countries – Chile, Bolivia, Peru – and also the Peruvian Amazon. We voted Machu Picchu the most beautiful place and Peru the most thrilling country.
Best regards.

Andrea and Letizia.

Our trip to Peru was our first outside Europe. We chose the Peru InsideOut classic tour both for the price and for the positive comments left on the website. We are extremely happy and satisfied with our trip and can confirm what others have written before us!!!! Flawless organization, truly professional guides, Roberto (the person in charge) always available and in touch with us. We visited enchanting places, luck was on our side throughout the whole trip: we saw dolphins, flamingos, the amazing condors, and even the weather went more than well (even at Machu Picchu, despite it being the rainy season). The cities chosen for the classic tour are fabulous: Lima, Paracas, Nazca, Arequipa, Puno, Cusco, and the finale with Machu Picchu. Personally, my favorite excursion was on Lake Titicaca – leaves you speechless. We can only thank Roberto and all his colleagues, it was our first experience in South America, and an extremely positive one!!!!
Thanks again, if anyone wants to contact me for more information my email is: gloria.bracalente@gmail.com.

Gloria and Marco

Hi Roberto!!!
We finally found a bit of time to write to you and tell you about our fantastic trip. First of all THANK YOU, thank you so much because we had a wonderful time and everything was perfect. It was exactly the trip we had imagined.
The long bus rides were more than made up for by the spectacular scenery. We were probably also lucky because we always had good weather, even at Machu Picchu, we saw so many condors, flew at the lowest altitude over the Nazca desert with clear skies… in short, it couldn't have gone better if we'd planned it!
The guides were really excellent, we had a great time in Lima, in Colca Canyon with Gaudì and driver Delfin, on Isla del Sol, in La Paz with Lidia and, above all, in Cusco with Luisa. She really impressed us with the passion she brings to telling the story of the Incas, she's a lovely and very skilled person.
The 3 days in the Salar were also exciting and adventurous! Maybe the vehicle wasn't the best, I noticed the driver/guide Edwin kept checking the engine every so often, but he said there was nothing to worry about, and instead at dawn on the second day the radiator blew! There was some great teamwork with the other drivers to fix it, and we set off again. The first hostel we slept in was really cool, while the second one was freeeeeeezing!! Anyway, we were well equipped for the cold and had no problems.
The finale with Machu Picchu was the icing on the cake! It left a mark. The only downside was that the next day we had to go home!
We always had a good stay at the hotels too, and the location was ideal. Anyway, thanks for everything. We recommend everyone visit Peru and Bolivia with PeruInsideOut!
A hug,
Best wishes

Eleonora and Marco

Hi, we're Rossella and Sergio, we just got back from a trip to Peru.
We want to thank Roberto and the Peru InsideOut guides who were by our side from the first to the last day with their experience and constant assistance.
We saw enchanting landscapes and places, met interesting people, and in particular during the day spent on Amantani Island on Lake Titicaca, in close contact with a local family, we had an unforgettable experience.
Thanks again to Roberto, it was a wonderful experience we recommend to everyone.

Regards from Rossella and Sergio

Hi, We're Laura and Franco, and we traveled in Peru between October and November 2013, choosing a southern itinerary that took us all the way to Lake Titicaca and its islands. What can I say… a wonderful experience, not only for the places visited and Peru's beauty, but also because we always traveled safely and in direct contact with Roberto and his team; we felt right at home! ..in fact in the photo we had just finished cooking alpaca meat under the expert guidance of a local chef! Thank you Roberto for guaranteeing the “peace of mind” I'm always looking for!…and, as a result, my partner's too…

Laura and Franco

With warmth and affection we thank our friend Roberto D'Amico and Peru InsideOut for the wonderful emotions we felt at the sites of the Inca civilization in the Peruvian Andean mountain range.

Saro and Orazio

We're Gianfranco and Carmela, and our passion is discovering “corners of the world” with our own eyes. We love to visit countries by breathing their air, coming into contact with the customs and traditions of their people, tasting the food, admiring the crafts, following the traces left by history and enjoying the scenic beauty. This year (2013) we chose a tour from the Pacific coast across the Andes in southern Peru, trusting the experience and professionalism of Roberto D'Amico of Peru InsideOut, whom we met by chance online while researching and preparing for the trip.
The organization was fairly complicated, especially given the tight, well-defined time we had available (September 20 – October 6), which made us realize we needed an organized or assisted trip, of course keeping costs as low as possible.
We chose and booked our flights online. Roberto arranged the entire tour for us, booking the agreed hotels and excursions and all the transfers by coach or train. He also gave us a phone with a local SIM card on arrival in Lima, so we could always be in direct contact with him and immediately flag any need, requirement or unexpected issue. Having this option proved very useful on several occasions and let us face the trip with more peace of mind. The issue of acclimatizing to the altitude was handled by following the classic itinerary, which gave our bodies a bit more time at each stage to adjust to the new conditions and let us fully enjoy the emotions of the places we visited.
In Lima we appreciated the colonial area and the coast overlooking the ocean, we also watched the light and color show put on at sunset in the Magic Water Circuit (not to be missed) and visited the Miraflores craft market, a great spot for buying souvenirs.
In Paracas we enjoyed the panoramic ocean views offered by the reserve of the same name, but even more thrilling and spectacular was the boat trip to the Ballestas Islands for the sheer amount and concentration of wildlife we saw (seals, penguins, cormorants, pelicans, etc.).
In Nazca we flew over the famous lines and figures, a last-minute decision, also thanks to Peru InsideOut's organization and flexibility. In Arequipa, besides the beauty of the colonial city and getting to know Roberto D'Amico in person, who accompanied us in discovering it, the Peruvian cooking class we took part in was thrilling, and the visit to the white stone quarries, the stone used in building the city's palaces, was interesting.
Unforgettable was the spectacle offered while crossing the Andean mountain range (highest point 4,910 meters) with views of the volcanoes, landscapes with grazing vicuñas, alpacas and llamas, the various villages with their inhabitants in brightly colored costumes. At Colca Canyon we saw condors flying above our heads, and we were also welcomed by locals in costume and given flowers for the tourist's festival.
Once we reached Puno we loved sailing on Lake Titicaca exploring the Uros and Taquile islands. Also very touching was the hospitality and welcome given to us by the family we stayed with overnight on Amantani Island.
The transformation of the landscape during the coach transfer from Puno to Cusco was surprising. In the middle of the Peruvian Andes we crossed a wonderful high plateau all the way to the Sacred Valley, crossing the La Raya pass (4,313 meters) and visiting some splendid Inca sites along the way (Raqchi, Pukara). The beautiful historic center of Cusco, with its splendid squares, the Cathedral, the monasteries and churches, many of which incorporate remains of the ancient Inca temples, leaves you breathless. Cusco was also the starting point for wonderful excursions, such as:

• the remains of the Inca site of Sacsayhuaman, on the hill above Cusco;
• the circular terraces of Moray, a remarkable Inca example of civil engineering;
• the Maras salt pans, fed by a warm salty spring and dating back to pre-Inca times;
• the Inca architectural complex of Ollantaytambo;
• the wonder of the world and every traveler's dream, the legendary archaeological site of Machu Picchu, visited on a beautiful sunny day, revealed itself in all its charm.

To conclude, a heartfelt thank you to Roberto D'Amico and his Peru InsideOut for the organization and assistance they provided us. It was a marvelous experience, to say the least, and we successfully fulfilled a lifelong dream.
We're happy to give advice and information, reach us at carmerosa@libero.it or gfperry@libero.it

It was my first time in Peru with a good friend and tried-and-tested travel companion – we came across Mr. Roberto purely by chance while browsing various Peruvian websites, and intuitively, or by luck, we noticed the difference in every respect: the professionalism of the unconventional offerings, not to mention the prices compared to other tour operators in Lima. Our tour took in both the south – that is, the colonial cities and the other, very touristy and well-known, natural wonders of humanity – and the much less touristy north, which includes Inca and pre-Inca sites, etc. Of extraordinary importance in every sense – luckily for us, the choice to visit these places was rewarded with extreme satisfaction – the tour took place under the complete supervision of Roberto and his colleagues, through a mobile phone with a Peruvian SIM made available to us in case of any mishaps along the way, and it unfolded through various “mini trips” from time to time, with visits and transfers by very comfortable scheduled coaches, almost like “business class” flights, for reasonable destinations, and internal flights for the longer stretches – next year we intend to complete our visits with both the Peruvian Amazon and Bolivia – inshallah!!

Nicola

My name is Giorgio and this summer I took a fascinating trip to Peru, trusting the online organization to the agency Peru InsideOut. My trip began in Lima, with its lovely Plaza Mayor and the Miraflores district, so worth experiencing, then continued into the southern desert, Arequipa, with its canyon area, Lake Titicaca and then the Sacred Valley. From Lima, where one day is more than enough, you can't skip a visit to the Paracas reserve with the Ballestas Islands, all wonderful, just three hours from the capital. Arequipa is beautiful, especially if you're lucky enough like I was to catch a parade of hundreds of people in traditional costumes, and the crossing of the Andean high plateau is unforgettable, with breathtaking views of volcanoes over 6,000 meters high. Colca Canyon with the Andean condors and visits to the various Andean villages encountered along the way are a spectacle within the spectacle. Beyond the wonderful landscapes, what strikes you is how time seems to have stopped and how the people still live in full respect of their traditions, colorful clothing, alpaca wool weaving, markets and evocative churches in every village. I continued the tour by visiting Lake Titicaca, with its floating Uros islands, in my opinion too touristy, and the Amantani and Taquile islands, then entered the Sacred Valley crossing the La Raya pass. The Sacred Valley offers a landscape completely different from the high plateau and is so beautiful it makes you forget everything else. The Inca ruins of Wiracocha, Pisac, Ollantaytambo and the megaliths of Sacsayhuaman are not to be missed. But even more beautiful is Cusco, the Inca capital and a true jewel where Inca architecture blends with colonial architecture, uniting the sacred symbols of the Inca religion with those of Christianity in a very distinctive and fascinating style. My trip ended with a day at Machu Picchu, about which I can only say that, having seen archaeological sites in almost the whole world (Italy, Mexico, Egypt, Thailand, etc.), it's probably the most beautiful and fascinating of all. I sat for over an hour admiring the spectacle of the perfect integration between nature and the work of the Incas, not just the city part but all the agricultural terraces built precariously on the mountainside amid a green forest and striking mountains. Rounding off these evocative places, I also had the pleasure of experiencing truly good food, with plenty of fish on the coast and exquisite alpaca meat inland. My advice, having also seen other tourists run into trouble and having traveled extensively in both Central and South America, is to trust a meticulous, punctual organization like the one Roberto made sure I found at every transfer, guided visit, transfer and hotel. The punctuality and adherence to what was agreed regarding the quality of companies and guides felt, in this case, more Swiss than Peruvian!!!!! Thank you Roberto and I hope to repeat, perhaps trusting your organization again, such beautiful experiences...

Giorgio Colagrossi

I want to thank Roberto for making my trip to Peru an unforgettable experience. I'm grateful for the care he took in resolving the small hiccups that can happen on any trip, but he had the ingenious idea of giving us a phone so we could reach him at any moment... and like a magician, tac, he'd solve it... thanks again Roby

Maria Cristina, Angelo Lanzi, Andrea Lanzi

Hi, I'm Michele and I just got back from a trip to Peru! It was an amazing trip: the people are very welcoming, the landscapes enchanting, the food excellent (though different from mine!). Roberto did a fantastic job taking care of every detail; he always relies on very knowledgeable tour guides and always chooses the best companies for transfers between cities; he was always ready to accommodate my needs.
After spending a couple of days seeing Arequipa I did Colca Canyon for three days. What landscapes!
I visited Puno and Lake Titicaca, visiting the Uros islands and the communities of the Amantani and Taquile islands. How lovely their simplicity is!
In Cusco I happened to coincide with Inti Raymi, a festival honoring the sun god, featuring fantastic costumes and dances!
For Machu Picchu... I'm at a loss for words!
Thanks again to Roberto for all the support he gave me!

Best regards

Hello everyone,
My name is Nancy and for a couple of months now I've been traveling all across beautiful Latin America. I had the good fortune of getting to know Peru and Bolivia well thanks to the invaluable help and professionalism of Roberto D'Amico. Knowing him personally, I had no doubt my (high) expectations wouldn't be let down. Roberto managed to create a truly personalized travel route, suited to my needs, and took care of everything down to the smallest detail. He was always available, ready to resolve any doubt and always up to date on the logistics as my trip progressed. He knows well all the places I visited and relies on excellent local guides. What can I tell you about Peru and Bolivia? I saw breathtaking landscapes, truly thrilling places, met open and friendly people, and I don't just mean the locals but also all the people you inevitably come into contact with during a tour, like on the Colca Valley tour in Peru and the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, where for 2-3 days you're in close contact with a group of people who, in my case, became new friends, new opportunities to learn and always discover new cultures and points of view. It's a trip I recommend to everyone, whatever your individual preferences, because Roberto D'Amico will know how to find the solution that best suits you, guiding you from the moment you first contact him all the way to your return.

Roberto is Peruinsideout, just one person with great curiosity and broad work experience like his can make a business that's still young already this solid. He never ceases to amaze me and I hope this small contribution of mine can help anyone currently weighing whether to trust Peru InsideOut or not. Just do it!

Hi, we're Alessio and Alessandra, we took a personalized Tour of Peru in February 2013 and it was a fantastic experience, to say the least.
Roberto D'Amico and his agency were with us every step of our trip, supporting us in the best way possible with everything, and by the end of the trip we can say we found, on top of a very professional person, a new friend.
We went from the Paracas desert, with seals and sea lions greeting us from the Ballestas Islands, to the mysterious Nazca Lines, to the distinctive city of Arequipa (where we met the wonderful Roberto) with its mines, to the altitudes of Lake Titicaca, to the beauty of Cusco and the majesty of Machu Picchu.
We saw the endless festivals of Puno, the simple life of the people of the Uros and Amantani islands, the Inca places of worship, tasted Peru's exquisite food and even learned to cook some of their typical dishes.
We expected a nice vacation, but everywhere we found hardworking, kind, dignified people, proud of themselves and of a country full of places that make you dream.
We smiled and talked with the people working in the markets and with the children dancing in the squares, we saw how gold is worked and how alpaca and vicuña fabrics are woven, we brought back so many memories along with photos and videos, but we left a piece of our heart there...
We thank Roberto for making our vacation unforgettable, an experience we recommend everyone have.
Best regards from

Alessio and Alessandra

Congratulations on the organization of the tours and the transfers. Congratulations on how complete your tourism offering is, thank you for the wonderful trip we're having!!

Daniel & Kevin