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TRAVEL CONFIDENTLY WITH ALPACA EXPEDITIONS, The Only Peru Tour Operator With Over 31,869 Excellent Reviews On Trip Advisor

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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WHY TRAVEL WITH ALPACA EXPEDITIONS?

At Alpaca Expeditions, we take pride in being a local company based in Cusco , the tourism capital of Peru. Here, tourism is more than an industry—it’s the lifeblood of the community. Every journey we organize not only connects travelers to the rich history and culture of the Andes but also directly supports local families and fosters sustainable development.

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4 ISO Certifications + Green Footprint ISO

The only company with 4 ISO + Green FootPrint ISO, International Organization for Standarization

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31,000+ Excellent Tripadvisor Reviews

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Empowering Women

We empower women with real opportunities in tourism through training, employment, and leadership.

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Inca Trail Porter Welfare

We support our porters with fair treatment, safe working conditions, and real care on every trek.

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Community Commitment

We support education, local social projects, and create a positive impact beyond tourism.

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Top Hiking Logistics

We provide professional equipment and logistics for safe, comfortable, and well-organized treks in the Andes.

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TOP TREKS & TOURS

Discover Peru’s most unforgettable adventures. From the legendary Inca Trail and the breathtaking Salkantay Trek to cultural experiences in the Sacred Valley, every journey connects you with the rich culture, spectacular landscapes, and authentic essence of the Andes.

Ausangate & rainbow Mountain Treks
Activity Level: Moderate

Rainbow Mountain Tour & Red Valley Hike 1 Day Trip

See Rainbow Mountain on a 1-day trip from Cusco! The rich colors of this unique mountain make the Rainbow Mountain hike truly one-of-a-kind. Quickly growing in popularity, you should visit this Peru…

Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
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Cusco and Lake Titicaca 11 Days / 10 Nights

Sacred valley, Inca trail classic, Rainbow Mountain – Sun route to Puno, Lake Titicaca Discover the magic and history of the Andes. The is the perfect itinerary to explore the southern region…

Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
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DAY TOURS & CUSCO PACKAGES

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Peru Package
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Cusco and Lake Titicaca 11 Days / 10 Nights

Sacred valley, Inca trail classic, Rainbow Mountain – Sun route to Puno, Lake Titicaca Discover the magic and history of the Andes. The is the perfect itinerary to explore the southern region…

Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
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Cusco and Lake Titicaca 9 Days / 8 Nights

Sacred valley, Inca trail classic, Rainbow Mountain – Sun route to Puno & Lake Titicaca The beauty of the city of Cusco and Puno combined in one amazing itinerary! This itinerary is…

Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
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Cusco & Amazon 12 Days / 11 Nights

Cusco, Sacred valley, Inca trail classic, Rainbow Mountain & Amazon jungle What about combining the mythical Andes with the natural beauty of the Amazon?This journey will let you discover the Inca’s world…

Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
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Totally Peru Package 22 Days / 21 Nights

Lima city, Ballestas, Huacachina, Nazca Lines, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Classic Inca Trail, Rainbow Mountain & Amazon Jungle This itinerary combines the best sights of Peru in one…

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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.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
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September 24, 2026
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Rainbow Mountain Experience

We had an absolutely incredible experience on our Rainbow Mountain trip! 🌈⛰️

The effort it took to reach the summit made the experience even more rewarding. It was challenging, but the breathtaking beauty of the landscape made every step worth it. The scenery was truly spectacular, and it’s an experience we’ll never forget.

Elix, our guide, was fantastic—so positive, helpful, attentive, and informative. He encouraged us along the way, shared so much interesting information, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the day.

Nancy and Nemu, our cooks, were amazing! The food was beyond our expectations. Everything was delicious, fresh, and so thoughtfully prepared. Having such wonderful food after the physical effort of the hike was a real treat!

Edgar, our driver, was excellent. He handled the narrow roads, speed bumps, and challenging driving conditions with great skill and care. We always felt safe with him behind the wheel.

A few practical tips for future travelers: bring some Peruvian soles for the bathrooms along the way, and bring a little extra cash if you’d like to purchase food, souvenirs, or photos. There are plenty of opportunities to capture memories and support the local vendors.

A huge thank you to Elix, Nancy, Nemu, and Edgar for all the effort, care, and hard work they put into making this such a special and memorable experience. The beauty of Rainbow Mountain was incredible, but having such a wonderful team made the day even better. ❤️🌈

September 23, 2026
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Machu Picchu 4 day trek - fabulous!

We had a fabulous trip with Alpaca Tours on the 4 day Inca trek to Machu Picchu. After we had some flight cancellations, the company went above and beyond to ensure we made it to the start of the trek on time. Our guides Miguel and Walter were wonderful. Encouraging, patient, knowledgable and prepared. Our porter team and chef were incredible, absolute machines! We were stunned by the quality, freshness and presentation of the food each day, delicious!
A memorable and thoroughly enjoyable experience. Highly recommended.

September 23, 2026
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A trip of a lifetime with close friends!

This was a long awaited trip with two friends and after a lot of research we decided to go with Alpaca Expeditions. We couldn’t have imagined a better experience in terms of the detailed organization and support throughout the four days. The porters, chefs and guides made this such a seamless and enjoyable trip, from having our tents ready at the end of the day, amazing meals and so much insightful information along the way. Juan Carlos was our guide and he was supported by Walter. Our chef was Sergio and regrettably I’ve forgotten the names of all our amazing porters. They truly made this a memorable once in a lifetime experience!

September 23, 2026
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Sacred Valley Machu Picchu experience

Wonderful experience on this tour! Saul, our tour guide was the best! He kept everything organized and we never had to worry about a thing. He provided us with a very informative tour packed with amazing scenery, views and experiences. I would highly recommend this tour and Alpaca Expeditions, they were extremely accommodating!

September 23, 2026
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Trekking Salkantay to Machu Picchu with Edward an Melinton from Alpaca Expeditions

The 5-day, 4-night Salkantay Trek with Edward and Melinton from Alpaca Expeditions was undoubtedly one of the best decisions we made on our trip to Cusco. We were lucky to have a wonderful group, and the guides made the adventure fun, engaging, informative, and safe for everyone.
The whole experience was very well organized. Transfers were on time, and the meals were generous, delicious, and made with ingredients that tasted fresh. The schedule gave us time to enjoy the trek and rest along the way. The bathrooms were fine, although their condition also depends on how guests treat them. The hotel in Aguas Calientes was beautiful, and breakfast offered plenty of options.
Our day at Machu Picchu was also well coordinated, from departure and the buses to the guided tour in Spanish. I can’t remember our guide’s name, but I do remember that he had a Quechua surname and a Spanish surname. He shared the history of the site without rushing us, offered to take our photos, and accompanied us to the check-in point for the Huayna Picchu hike.
One suggestion for improvement would be to pay closer attention to the cleanliness of the rooms, particularly on the second night. It was a minor issue that doesn’t change my five-star rating.
A special mention goes to the cooks and the entire Alpaca team who looked after us throughout the trek. And a heartfelt thank-you to Edward and Melinton for making my birthday even more special. Thank you to everyone behind this unforgettable experience! Tupananchiskama!

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September 24, 2026

Best week of my life!!! Team elisban and Yeferson. Could not recommend this any more from start to end. It exceeded all expectations above and beyond

 
September 24, 2026

I cannot express enough how wonderful this trek, the company and the people who run it are. I completed the Salkantay Pass 4N5D trek in September with Wilber Ocon and Joel Huanca as our guides and it was the most wonderful, organised, well-run experience and by far one of the most enjoyable trips I have ever had. We were so lucky with the weather during the trek to the Pass, but what made it really special was the people. Wilber is a fantastic storyteller and clearly passionate about the history of the Incas and Peru. Joel was patient and caring throughout the trek, and both were wonderful company. The accommodation was lovely - a real luxury for a trek! Chef Mario Choque made the best, tasty, nourishing food. We were treated to so much. I rate this experience 11 out of 10 and highly recommend it to anyone deciding!

September 23, 2026

Amazing trip! Our guide Rodrigo Guty was so friendly, knowledgeable about Inka culture, and loved his work! Chef Raul and his team made delicious food and camping very easy and comfortable

September 23, 2026

completed the 4 day Inca Trail trek with Raul and Isac and found it to be an absolutely incredible experience - the trek was challenging and beautiful, the guides were extraordinary, and we were supported by a team of porters I will never forget for their strength and hospitality. Truly the experience of a lifetime!

September 23, 2026

We had an incredible 4 day 3 night inca trail hike. Our guides Raul and Isac were excellent guides and far exceeded our expectations with their knowledge and experience. Would highly recommend Alpaca Expeditions.

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September 11, 2026

Could have been Disastrous

Visiting Machu Picchu has been a dream of mine since I was a child. My wife and I are both in great shape, had trained hard, came early and felt fully prepared for the trek. Despite all our careful precautions, altitude sickness hit me hard on the very first day. By the time I reached camp, I was exhausted and dehydrated, but I was so deeply grateful for the incredible support of our guides and our wonderful group—we truly had the best group in the world (a special shoutout and thank you again, Jon!). On the morning of the second day, it was determined that for my health and safety, it would be best if I did not continue. While we were sad to say goodbye to our new friends and head back down the mountain, that is when the company truly showed its greatness. Ro Ro arranged for Marcus, one of their fantastic guides (along with a porter), to accompany us back down. What could have been a disappointing turn of events transformed into an unforgettable adventure. Marcus stayed with us for the rest of the trip, becoming not just our guide, but a true friend. We made lifelong memories on this alternative route, and for the outstanding care, flexibility, and kindness we received, we couldn't be more thankful. Sometimes the best adventures are the ones you never planned for!

September 5, 2026

Great Alpaca team

All Alpaca team were fantastic. From the booking assistance, to the tour guides, the porters and the cooks. Very complete experience. Top 🙌🏻 Especial thanks to Reynaldo, Íngrid and Soledad.

September 5, 2026

Great time

Great experience with Alpaca Expeditions! Excellent service from start to finish. The guides were extremely helpful, knowledgeable, funny, and entertaining. They made the entire experience even better. Highly recommend!

September 5, 2026

Sep 4th short inca

Really good hike with reynaldo & Ingrid. Great to see machu pichu from the sun gate and descend towards the city with thunder clouds in the distance. Beautiful.

 
September 1, 2026

The hike of a lifetime

Unfortunately we were not able to do the traditional Inca trail due to adverse weather conditions. However, the replacement hike and short Inca trail that Alpaca were able create a hike/trail for us at very short notice. I wanted to say an enormous thank you to Sergio and Luis and their team for helping make this trip so special to all of us. The food was incredible and our experience would not have been made possible if it wasn’t for their amazing hospitality. But the biggest thank you can only go to one person. Joyce, you were unbelievable for our entire expedition. You gave us the answer to every question no matter how stupid some of them were. You became part of our family and made the trip perfect for all of us. I know that every single one of us from our group will treasure the memories you brought us for the rest of our lives. Finally I wanted to say, Sulpayki, wawqiykuna panaykuna, kay viajepi kuska purisqanchikrayku. ❤️❤️

September 1, 2026

An amazing treck to the greatest of the Incan sights.

We had an absolutely amazing treck despite the itinerary being changed due to unprecedented weather. The new route was amazing made all the better by having such a knowledgeable and amazing guide in Joyce who explained all the sites that we wondered through and the history around them. We had some amazing food courtesy of Sergio who cooked amazing food for me and made sure my nut allergy was very well cared for. Thank you for such an amazing time.

September 1, 2026

Incredible hike with Joyce

I had the pleasure of doing this hike on 22-25th august. Due to weather we ended up not able to do the full Inca trail so alpaca created a new route for us to do, finishing with the short Inca trail. The hike itself was gorgeous, we had great weather and the views were out of this world. What really made the hike was the incredible team we were given. We had 8 porters, a private chef and the most amazing guide, Joyce. The porters are the most awe inspiring people, they do the whole hike, with insanely heavy bags all with a smile on their face. Our team of porters were led by the amazing Luis. I really cannot put into words how incredible they are. I sadly struggle with coeliac disease. This has proved challenging in South America, I was reticent beginning a hike where the risk of me getting sick was potentially high. Man, was I wrong. Our chef, Sergio, was utterly phenomenal. I never once got glutened, he prepared all my food separately and safely. I woke up to breakfasts of crepes filled with chicken and veg and banana pancakes with chocolate (even on the day where we woke up at 4:30am). ALL GLUTEN FREE and with an obvious focus on nutrition needed to provide energy for walking! On the final day Sergio even prepared me a gluten free cake. Genuinely the best, safest food I had all holiday. They handled my food restrictions brilliantly, thank you Sergio. Finally, Joyce. We were all rather emotional when it came time to say final goodbyes. Joyce was smiley, friendly, laughed at our jokes and put up with our music the whole hike. We ended up doing the first day slightly too quick and got to lunch before our porters so he let us do an extra little summit (4372m) which gave us great views. He let us walk at whatever speed we felt comfortable and was so knowledgeable and interesting, I feel I understand Peru and the different cultures so much better as a result of my conversations with Joyce. We will miss group meals and our card games with you Joyce!! All in all, Alpaca organised an amazing expedition with the most amazing team. Memories we will treasure for life. Thank you!

August 31, 2026

Wonderful Experience

We did the 2 day Inca Trail hike with camping, and had an amazing experience. Jean Carlo (JC) was our guide and he was brilliant. He was super accommodating of a group with different capabilities, explained everything in detail and had great energy and positive attitude throughout the trek. The food was also delicious! It was a truly memorable experience, made better by JC and the wider chef/porter team.

August 31, 2026

Short Inka Trail - Camping

Had a blast, the views were amazing and Machu Picchu exceeded its reputation. Jean Carlo was an excellent tour guide. Will be recommending this exact trip to my siblings who want to see Machu Picchu.

August 31, 2026

2 day Inca trail experience

Herlin was our guide for the two day Inca trail hike. He was exceptionally patient and friendly, as we had some people in the group who were slower or struggling on steep parts of the trail. He was very flexible and accommodating when we fell behind the expected pace, and was positive. I’d love to do another hike with Herlin in the future!

Frequently asked Questions

Planning a trip to Machu Picchu can bring many questions. Below you’ll find answers about Inca Trail permits, trekking in Peru, altitude, packing, safety, and more to help you plan your adventure with confidence.

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