Interview with Veronica Napuri IN CONVERSATION WITH OWNER, TUCANO PERU Veronica Napuri
A gateway into the Amazon, home to the impressive Macchu Picchu and the spectacular floating reed islands of Lake Titicaca, Peru is aptly described by Veronica in three words: authentic, luxurious, adventurous. And we couldn't agree more...
For those who don’t know, what is Tucano Peru? What do you specialise in? Tucano Peru is a Peruvian DMC and tour operator. We craft fascinating experiences with an aim to allow all clients to make the most of our rich and fascinating country. Our itineraries are created by exchanging ideas with our clients and are each designed exclusively – we take our time to understand each of their requirements. I like my clients to feel special, so always give them enough time so we can discuss a range of possibilities during the planning process. We love shaping the programme to suit the style of each traveller, so that every journey offers a variety of experiences and is unique to that individual or group. Selecting the right accommodation is also vital – it must suit the clientʼs preferences, whether thatʼs to be in a luxury property or in a tent under the stars. At Tucano Peru, we are also pioneers
in wellness travel. For many years, I have been training myself in alternative therapies to better understand how to help people select the perfect wellness trip or destination. Also, at the foundation of our business is a commitment to protecting Peru’s beautiful, delicate environment and rich cultural heritage through sustainable travel.
Describe one of the most extra-ordinary travel itineraries you’ve designed for a client. We were one of the first Peruvian companies to take railway enthusiasts on the highest train ride in the Americas, the “Tren Macho” from Huancayo to Huancavelica. It takes travellers on an absolutely breathtaking journey through the Andes mountain range.
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If we had only a limited time in Peru, what must feature on our itinerary? In just four days, you can visit the national highlights of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. With a week or more, you will have the time to visit historic cities and off-the-beaten-path adventures too. I’d recommend Lake Titicaca, which is home to 41 protected floating islands made up of bundled reeds. They’re beautiful and local communities continue to live there. Another must is visiting the Amazon Rainforest in northern Peru to see the clay licks, as well as canopy walking among the tree tops. Or, there are also fantastic cruises to enjoy along the Amazon River from Iquitos.
Tucano Peru has grown from strength to strength, operating now in a number of travel categories including, wellness and MICE. Tell us more about this… I believe it is necessary to consider the specific needs and interests of each niche market. Focusing on a specific type of travel i.e. wellness or incentives will allow us to become true experts. This then helps us educate our clients. Tucano Peru’s latest project is in the
field of wellness. Peru is one of the most energetically charged places on Earth
and provides all visitors with a wonderful connection to Mother Nature, so wellness is a very relevant industry for us. We recently brought international leaders from the UK and India in the field of wellness to Peru and organised retreats. Also, for more than six years, I
have been the international delegate for Termatalia, Spain, a very unique organisation dedicated to promoting thermal tourism, health and welfare. We have also been appointed as the Representative for “Red Latino Americana de Bienestar” in Peru. Peru Mice is now promoting
experiential events and has the expertise and unwavering dedication to customise the service for any corporate event to the exact taste of your clients.
We are a community at work.
We enjoy designing and booking memorable experiences for our clients. A win for our customers is a win for our team
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What is on the horizon for Tucano Peru in 2020 and beyond? We strive to always be prepared to meet the demands of the traveller. Travel is now more about rejuvenation, adventure, fulfilment, learning new skills and making good memories, so this will be a focus for us in the next few years. We are also part of the Transformational Travel Council, and I am very proud to share their values.
Are you noticing any emerging luxury travel trends as a result of your clients’ requests? With so many ideas bubbling in my head every day, and with our client’s requests, I feel that luxury travel is transforming
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