Committed to a Sustainable Inca Trail: Zero Plastic and Environmental Conservation with Alpaca Expeditions
What is Sustainable Tourism?
Annual Reforestation Campaigns
We work to restore natural areas and contribute to local biodiversity.
Clean-Up Campaigns
We help keep trails clean to preserve their natural beauty across various tourist routes.
Water and Energy Conservation
Reduction of Plastic Use
Paper Recycling and Reuse
Ongoing Environmental Training
How do we practice Zero Plastic?
For all of the above, we invite you to contribute to the sustainability and conservation of the SHM. We ask you to bring your own water bottles or camelbacks. If you purchase or consume water in plastic bottles along the way, please pour the contents into your canteens or consume it on the spot, and return the bottles or plastic bags to the vendors. The goal is to have zero plastics in our operation.
For many years, Alpaca Expeditions has been a leader in waste management and zero plastic. We recommend that all our tourists carry a reusable water bottle. In addition, we provide reusable rain ponchos and all kitchen products, such as groceries, are carried in reusable items. We care for Machu Picchu National Park for future generations.
How do we avoid Water Pollution?
Alpaca Expeditions works with suppliers of biodegradable products, including biodegradable soap and detergent that we bring on the trail so that travelers can wash their hands and our cooking equipment safely and ecologically.
How to avoid leaving plastic items in the camps?
In each camp, you will find bags of different colors next to the dining tent, where you can leave the garbage generated during the route according to the color indicated by the guide.
Another important aspect is the care and reuse of rain ponchos.
Within SHM, care for and respect existing biodiversity.
Make the correct selection of solid waste.
Environmental Management Protocol
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.
TRIPADVISOR RECOGNITIONS
Our goal at Alpaca Expeditions is to create the best experience for all of our clients. We create journeys that are to be remembered for a lifetime. Journeys you can be proud of and can share with everybody around you.
