Inca Trail (Classic) 4D/3N Group Tour
Experience the famous Inca Trail for 4 amazing days, and pass through the Sun Gate for t
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Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
As the #1 tour operator in Peru, Alpaca Expeditions prides ourselves on superior service to our clients, creating unique and memorable adventures all around Peru. We will tailor each package and tour to fit your needs, no matter if you are a family with young children or a bunch of friends seeking an adventure. We pride ourselves on being sustainable and responsible, committed to improving the lives of our team and their families with better wages and services. We welcome all to visit Peru and can’t wait to introduce you to the Inca traditions. Our home is your next adventure.
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NEW and UNIQUE , 2022 add on will be the cooking class in all our camping treks , learn to cook under the stars and next to the mountains.
TOP TREKS & TOURS TO MACHU PICCHU
2-Day Short Inca Trail Trek with Hotel
2-Day Short Inca Trail: The Short Inka Trail is designed for travelers who want to exper
Ultimate Classic Salkantay Trek 5D/5N
The The Salkantay Trek is a favorite among hikers for its stunning Humantay Blue Lagoon
Sacred Valley & Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 7D/6N
This is the ultimate package meticulously crafted to offer one of the most exceptional e
Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu 2D/1N
The Sacred Valley tour and train to Machu Picchu is designed for those who want a shorte
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Why travel with Alpaca Expeditions?
Locally owned and operated.
Top trip leaders.
Highest quality, name brand equipment.
Delicious and nutritious meals, catering to all food restrictions.
Superior inclusions to competitors with no hidden fees.
Sustainable and responsible travel.
Safety conscious with first aid training annually.
Unique service philosophy dedicated to our porter welfare equally to our client services.
Fair and kind travel.
Equal employer with a focus on women’s rights in tourism.
International and local recognition.
Most Popular Treks to Machu Picchu
Hiking to Machu Picchu is a true adventure, making the journey to the Inca Citadel as rewarding as the ruins themselves. There are lots of routes to take, from the most popular Classic Inca Trail 4D/3N to the longer Salkantay 5.5D/5N, all ending at Machu Picchu on your last day for an amazing tour of this World Wonder. Those interested in the Inca Trail do need to plan early as permits sell out very far in advance. Every trek we do is full of amazing landscape and history, so there is no wrong choice to make. Remember, the journey is the destination.
Adventure Trekking Tours
Experience the famous Inca Trail for 4 amazing days, and pass through the Sun Gate for that first magical sighting of Machu Picchu...
4 Days / 3 Nights
Up to 12
Challenging
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Adventure Trekking Tours
2-Day Short Inca Trail: The Short Inka Trail is designed for travelers who want to experience the magic of the Inca Trail, without...
2 Days / 1 Night
Up to 12
Moderate
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Luxury Tours
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and its world-renowned fame is not a sight to miss. Following the ancient footsteps of one of the w...
4 Days / 3 Nights
Up to 12
Challenging
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Adventure Trekking Tours
This short 2 day Inca Trail with camping adventure includes six hours of hiking along the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. With ...
2D / 1N
Up to 12
Moderate
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Adventure Trekking Tours
The The Salkantay Trek is a favorite among hikers for its stunning Humantay Blue Lagoon, glamping in our glass cabanas overlookin...
5D / 5N
Up to 12
Challenging
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Adventure Trekking Tours
Lares Trek to Machu Picchu: A particularly special adventure, the Lares trail takes the road less traveled to Machu Picchu. The La...
4D / 3N
Up to 12
Moderate
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Adventure Trekking Tours
Don’t want to choose between Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain? This Ausangate trek is for you! Alpaca Expedition created the Au...
4D / 3N
Up to 12
Relaxing
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Adventure Trekking Tours
Nestled in the Vilcabamba mountain range in the Andes, you’ll find the historic Choquequirao Incan ruins. The Choquequirao Trek ...
5D / 4N
Up to 12
Relaxing
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Peru Packages
Travelling around Peru is a bit more complicated than other countries. Book one of our comprehensive packages and let Alpaca Expeditions handle all the difficult logistics and bookings. We have lots of options including all the highlights of Peru including the Amazon, Lake Titicaca, flights over the Nazca Lines, even foodie tours around Lima. And if our published itineraries aren’t perfect, we can customize just for you. We got you covered!
Peru Fixed Packages
Sacred valley, Inca trail classic, Rainbow Mountain – Sun route to Puno, Lake Titicaca HIGHLIGHTS: Sacred valley, Inca trail...
11 Days / 10 Nights
Up to 12
Moderate
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Peru Fixed Packages
HIGHLIGHTS: Sacred valley, Inca trail classic, Rainbow Mountain – Sun route to Puno & Lake Titicaca The beauty of the city o...
9 Days / 8 Nights
Up to 12
Challenging
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Peru Fixed Packages
HIGHLIGHTS: Cusco, Sacred valley, Inca trail classic, Rainbow Mountain & Amazon jungle What about combining the mythical Andes...
12 Days / 11 Nights
Up to 12
Challenging
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Peru Fixed Packages
Combining the Andes and the Amazon is possible thanks to this itinerary. Along this journey you will be able to discover the magni...
10 Days / 9 Nights
Up to 12
Challenging
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Peru Fixed Packages
HIGHLIGHTS: This itinerary offers a great way to get the most out of your time. You will visit the exotic amazon jungle filled wit...
15 Days / 14 Nights
Up to 12
Challenging
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Peru Fixed Packages
A great way to get the most out of your time. You will go from the exotic amazon filled with wildlife and nature, to the cultural ...
13 Days / 12 Nights
Up to 12
Challenging
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Peru Fixed Packages
HIGHLIGHTS: Lima city, Ballestas, Huacachina, Nazca Lines, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Classic In...
Up to 12
Challenging
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Peru Fixed Packages
HIGHLIGHTS: Lima city, Ballestas, Huacachina, Nazca Lines, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Short Inca...
20 Days / 19 Nights
Up to 12
Challenging
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Peru Fixed Packages
Tour Location: Cusco City & Sacred Valley plus 2 days on the famous Inca Trail Tour Type: Enjoy a few days at the regions high...
4 Days / 4 Nights
Up to 12
Moderate
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Peru Fixed Packages
Tour Location: Cusco City, Sacred Valley, Rainbow Mountain plus 2 days of camping on the famous Inca Trail Tour Type: Enjoy a few ...
5 Days / 4 Nights
Up to 12
Moderate
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Peru Fixed Packages
Cusco Peru Free Day – Cusco Walking Tour + Inca Sites – South Valley with Sacred Valley – Sacred Valley with Chinchero â...
8 Days / 7 Nights
Up to 12
Moderate
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Cultural Tours
Our cultural tours are designed to offer the most unique highlights of our region. There is so much to see in the city and surrounding valley to learn more about our history and culture. And the views are breathtaking. Our cultural tours can be done in a day or two and include all of what makes Alpaca Expeditions special: top rated tour guide and impeccable service.
Cultural Experiences
The Sacred Valley tour and train to Machu Picchu is designed for those who want a shorter tour option or families will spend a sho...
2 Days / 1 Night
Up to 12
Easy
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Adventure Trekking Tours
See Rainbow Mountain on a 1-day trip from Cusco! The rich colors of this unique mountain make the Rainbow Mountain hike truly one-...
Full Day
Up to 12
Relaxing
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Cultural Experiences
Tour Location:Â Cusco City, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu among other impressive Inca historical sites Tour Type:Â Half day cit...
3 Days / 2 Nights
Up to 12
Moderate
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Cultural Experiences
Tour Location:Â Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu are the ultimate destinations with stops at ruins, farms, salt mines and other hist...
3D / 2N
Up to 12
Moderate
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Adventure Trekking Tours
Humantay Lake: The Salkantay Trek to Humantay Lake tour in Peru (or the Blue Lagoon) is a one-day hike to visit the beautiful turq...
Full Day
Up to 12
Moderate
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Cultural Experiences
The Sacred Valley Full-Day Tour has beautiful history and culture at every stop. This tour is an excellent overview of the importa...
Full Day
Up to 12
Relaxing
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Cultural Experiences
The Maras Moray half-day tour takes you through a very unique aspect of Sacred Valley and shows you a peek into the knowledge and ...
Half Day
Up to 12
Relaxing
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Alpaca Difference
Alpaca Expeditions differentiates itself from the rest in many aspects.
hand in hand with its workers and collaborators.
Inca Trail Porter Welfare
Our Porters represent the Peruvian people, both men, and women who are at the heart of our company. It is not pos
Empowering Women
Alpaca Expeditions is creating ways to empower women by creating opportunities that allow for a voice to Peru wom
Commitment
Alpaca Expeditions leads the chart in porter payments and also in porter welfare. We take care of o Alpaca Expedi
Top Hiking Logistics
We pride ourselves on the level of precautions we take on treks through through Andes. We were the first company
Social Projects
Leading the Way in Sustainable Tourism and Community Projects
in Peru Since 2013
EMPOWERING PERU WOMEN AND OPENING THE DOOR TO WOMEN IN TOURISM
We understand the importance of extra safety measures to make sure our Peru Women Guides and Porters are comfortable at all times. Sexual harassment is real in all industries, but with women and men sleeping so close together, we needed to be clear on proper behavior. We decided to hire an outside coach to review with everyone on our team the Do’s and Don’ts. He helped to reinforce the rules we have at Alpaca Expeditions, like no drinking on the job (this leads to poor choices), no touching, careful language, be respectful to everyone. And a reminder that we are a team and we need to stick up for each other and ourselves.
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ALPACA EXPEDITIONS & SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
The tourism industry is very important in Peru and it also has a great impact on a lot of families and the environment itself. Alpaca Expeditions is a sustainable tourism tour operator. We protect our land and environment at every tour and trek to preserve it for future generations. Alpaca Expeditions also retributes with the local communities with different social projects all along every year. We do our best to get back to our communities and also to make the best for our staff. We protect our land, our clients and our staff. Travelling responsibly is the new way to travel and we can make it happen for you!
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Alpaca Expeditions Recognitions
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
In the pursuit to stand out from the rest, Alpaca Expeditions has obtained four ISOs plus our carbon footprint certificate to date. These achievements result from our efforts to implement the internationally-recognized integrated management system. They also represent our commitment to all of our clients and staff of operating sustainability and responsibility in every way possible.
World Travel Awards
Alpaca Expeditions is internationally recognized as a leading tourism company in Peru. As proof, we have been awarded the World Travel Award for Peru´s Best Tour Operator 2021 for the second time.
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Dear visitors, hikers, and travelers—everyone hoping to journey to Peru and Machu Picchu:
Since the pandemic, many things in our lives have changed, and visiting Machu Picchu is no exception. In the past, visitors could wander freely around the citadel without restrictions. Now, both the authorities and UNESCO have established different circuits to manage crowds, and these arrangements remain in place. Today, tourists can choose from various circuits—namely, circuits 1, 2, 3, and 4—but the best experiences are offered by circuits 2 and 3, with circuit 2 being the most comprehensive.
Each year, as the number of visitors to Machu Picchu grows, the government releases 5,500 tickets per day, which are allocated among different circuits and time slots.
For those planning an Inca Trail hike whether it’s a 4-day/3-night, 2-day/1-night, 5-day, or 7-day trek you will be assigned to circuit 3. This circuit includes an amazing itinerary that highlights the most famous viewpoint where visitors capture postcard-perfect images of the citadel. The Inca Trail hike concludes right in the watchtower area, a prime spot for these photos, before continuing on a full circuit that includes visits to terraces, temples, palaces, houses, water walls, and more. The Inca Trail offers a unique experience, allowing you to explore Inca sites accessible only to its hikers and to enter Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate, arriving at the citadel on foot.
For alternative treks such as the Salkantay Trail, Lares Trek, train tours, Choquequirao treks, or other packages that do not include the Inca Trail you may still have the opportunity to access circuit 2 if you book in advance, as many travelers prefer the best available circuit when traveling by train.
In short, if you are planning to travel on the Inca Trail or embark on any trek or tours to Machu Picchu, it is essential to book well in advance to secure the best circuits and availability. The government offers 500 spots for the longer Inca Trail treks (4, 5, and 7 days, including porters, guides, and tourists), 250 spots for the shorter 2-day Inca Trail, and about 5,000 tickets solely for Machu Picchu. Therefore, whether you plan to travel soon or even in 2026, we encourage you to start booking now so we can secure your permits and arrange the best possible circuits for you. This way, you will create unforgettable memories of your visit to Peru, Cusco, and Machu Picchu.Happy travels!
Porters will carry up to 7 kg of your personal items, which must include your sleeping bag and air mat (if you bring or rent one). From us, these two items weigh a combined total of 3.5 kg.
