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TRAVEL CONFIDENTLY WITH ALPACA EXPEDITIONS, The Only Peru Tour Operator With Over 32,078 Excellent Reviews On Trip Advisor

We are an award-winning Peruvian adventure travel company dedicated to creating authentic, meaningful, and responsible travel experiences. Through our passion for exploration, deep local knowledge, and commitment to sustainable tourism, we connect travelers with the incredible landscapes, rich culture, and living traditions of Peru.
We believe that exceptional travel experiences begin with the people behind them. That is why we value our guides, prioritize the ethical treatment and well-being of our porters, support local communities, and strive to make every journey memorable for both our guests and the people who make it possible.
To ensure comfort, safety, and quality throughout every adventure, we provide high-quality camping equipment, freshly prepared meals served in the mountains, convenient hotel-to-hotel pickup services, and satellite phones for communication in remote areas. We combine professional organization, reliable equipment, and personalized service to deliver comfortable, safe, and unforgettable trekking and travel experiences.
We also specialize in creating personalized travel packages tailored to each guest’s interests, preferences, and travel style, allowing every traveler to discover Peru in a way that is uniquely their own.
Our mission is to help travelers discover Peru in a more authentic, responsible, and meaningful way while creating positive experiences that benefit our guests, our team, and the local communities we work with

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Peruvian Business Awards
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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

The only company with more than 31,000 excellent reviews on Tripadvisor

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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

PERU PACKAGES

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…

Duration: 22 Days / 21 Nights
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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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October 23, 2026
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Amazing trek

We did the 7 day Salkantay to Inca trail trek. It was amazing. We had great food the whole time. Great porters and horsemen. And the chef and food were phenomenal. Our guide Hans made it a trip of a lifetime.

October 23, 2026
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Wonderful experience

Excellent experience Great English speaking guide ( david condori Villanueva). Drivers picked us up on time from our hotel.

 
October 23, 2026
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A wonderful experience.

David Condori Villanueva was a very knowledgeable guide. He was friendly and had extensive suggestions to make our trip more comfortable. I would highly recommend him to everyone.

 
October 23, 2026
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Salkantay & Inca 7D/6N

The 7 day Salkantay + Inca trek was an incredible experience! The Alpaca team, horseman, porters, our chef Maximus and guide Hans all made the trek unforgettable, and a week that I'll always remember fondly. They worked extremely hard to make the trek possible! I'd highly recommend Alpaca Expeditions for anyone looking to trek to Machu Picchu!

October 23, 2026
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7 day Salkantay and inca trail

I had a fantastic time on the seven day Salkantay and Inca Trail trek, with Hans as our guide. His energy was infectious, and I really appreciated how he took the time throughout the week to explain so many different aspects of life in the Andes, from the culture and history to the landscape around us. The wider team, including the porters and our chef, were excellent. From my perspective everything ran flawlessly, which made it easy to simply enjoy the experience. I would highly recommend this tour, and Hans in particular.

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October 24, 2026

Absolut empfehlenswert, ein unvergessliches Erlebnis! ​Es war auf jeden Fall die richtige Entscheidung, den Salkantay Trek mit Alpaca Expeditions zu machen! Wir haben die Tour „5 Tage / 4 Nächte“ gebucht und es war die bisher beste Erfahrung meines Lebens. ​Nicht nur, weil die Agentur alles perfekt organisiert hat (Pick-up, Drop-off etc.), sondern vor allem wegen unseres Guides: Jimy war wirklich der beste Guide, den wir uns hätten wünschen können, wer die Tour mit jemand anderem macht, verpasst definitiv etwas! Er hat alles perfekt strukturiert und uns unglaublich viele historische und kulturelle Hintergründe vermittelt. Wir haben unterwegs andere Gruppen getroffen und ich hatte wirklich den Eindruck, dass kein anderer Guide an Jimy herankommt. ​Ein riesiges Dankeschön geht auch an unseren Koch Teophilo. Das Essen wurde von Tag zu Tag besser, ich habe keine Ahnung, wie das in so kleinen Küchen überhaupt möglich ist. Er hat wirklich gezaubert! ​Überlegt nicht lange und bucht mit Alpaca Expeditions! Und wenn ihr die Möglichkeit habt, fragt unbedingt nach Jimy als Guide – es lohnt sich absolut!

October 24, 2026

We had an absolutely incredible experience on the 5-day, 4-night Salkantay Trek, and a huge part of that was thanks to our amazing tour guide Jimy and his team! Jimy was knowledgeable, professional, incredibly supportive, and always made sure everyone in the group felt comfortable and motivated. Not only did he share interesting information about the local culture, nature, and history, but he also opened up when asked about his personal life and experiences. His honesty, positive energy, enthusiasm, and great sense of humor contributed to the fantastic atmosphere within our team of 6 people. The Salkantay Trek itself was breathtaking, with incredible landscapes and unforgettable moments, but having such a fantastic guide truly made the difference. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough to anyone planning this adventure! Also we couldn’t have asked for better chefs in this trek. Chef Teolifil and his Sous-chef went above and beyond to make sure we had the best food every day and were always in a good mood. They were also very creative and surprised us multiple times with things like homemade lama chips. There is a lot of companies offering the Salkantay Trek, but with Alpaca Expeditions you really get the best experience. From a very detailed packing list to being dropped off at your hotel at the end of your trip, it is all very well organized. The accomodation seemed to be the best possible! We slept in glass domes twice, in a hobbit house and in a great hotel on the last night in Aguas Caliente. Muchas gracias to everybody whose hard work made this experience the absolute highlight of our travels in South America!

October 24, 2026

I did the inca trail and it was exceptional! Our guide Wilber Ocon was very knowledgeable and patient with us and always included us in the plan. He was also extremely professional, very funny and was great at building relationships with the group! And huge thanks to the porters and chefs who made this trip worthwhile! I can’t thank them enough. The whole trip was sooo organized from picking us up from our hotels all the way to dropping us off. Would totally recommend Alpaca expeditions

October 24, 2026

I participated in the Salkantay Trek, and had an absolutely amazing time. From Humantay Lake to Salkantay to Llactapata and then finally Machu Picchu the landscape continuously blew my mind. I am extremely glad to have done this with Alpaca Expeditions. Many companies operate this trail, however, the care that Alpaca Expeditions provides truly sets them apart. The logistics including pick-up/drop-off, meals, efficient packing, and many more are so well explained by them. I think my positive experience really started with the company before I even met anyone in-person with the company taking the time to give me detailed instructions on the nuances of the journey. I think what truly elevated my experience and sets Alpaca apart is the culture of the trekking team. Special shoutout to our chef Teolifil who made mouth watering food time and time again. And of course our tour guide Jimy!!! Jimy is the man! If you get any other guide I’m sorry for you. Not that you’ll have a bad time, but because he is the most authentic and amazing human being you will ever meet. He’s extremely knowledgeable, caring, and clearly loves sharing the rich Andean landscape with visitors. Thank you Jimy. I hope to go on another journey with you. All in all, if you want to take on a challenge in Peru book with Alpaca. Secondly, if you have any say in who is your guide book Jimy and his team!!!

October 23, 2026

Absolutely amazing!! I can’t say enough about Alpaca Expeditions and our entire crew. The service was impeccable. Sebastian the chef cooked the most amazing meals each day with beautiful presentation. So yummy. Sergio and his team of porters felt like family. The logistics were executed flawlessly and always a with a welcoming smile on their face. Jhymy and Felis were knowledgeable, attentive and made everything run seamlessly while making the adventure fun. This was a bucket list moment and Alpaca Expeditions made this experience perfect!!

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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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