TRAVEL CONFIDENTLY WITH ALPACA EXPEDITIONS, The Only Peru Tour Operator With Over 31,823 Excellent Reviews On Trip Advisor

We did the 2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate with guides Lucio and Denise, and it was the highlight of our trip to Peru. Practical advice first: come prepared for rain. The forecasts were unreliable the whole time we were there — it rained both days, including a downpour halfway through a Machu Picchu tour that was supposed to be clear. These are two long days packed with adventure — an early bus, then a train, then the trail. The logistics of reaching the trailhead are genuinely complex, and having Lucio and Denise handle all of it was worth the price of admission on its own. They set a comfortable pace and shared a steady stream of interesting history, geography, and culture along the way. Lunch was a delicious spread of local cuisine from Urbano and his team — far more variety than I expected from a crew that carried every bit of it up the mountain. We had Wiñay Wayna nearly to ourselves (one other group and a pack of llamas). The rain stayed with us until we walked through the Sun Gate and Machu Picchu opened up below — we stopped right there and swapped rain gear for sunglasses and sunscreen. That approach is absolutely worth the trek, and crowds were light when we arrived at the site. The Alpaca Expeditions hotel in Aguas Calientes was perfect: hot shower, comfortable bed, and our bags waiting safely in the lobby. Day two we headed back up. The group split by language inside the site, which made it much easier to see and hear, and Lucio's depth of knowledge gave me a real understanding of the world Machu Picchu existed in. We finished with a celebratory lunch with our guides, then a smooth ride back to Cusco and a drop-off at our hotel door with our luggage waiting. The AE team are logistics experts. Communication was excellent from booking to final goodbye, and they constantly went above and beyond — including framing perfect shots and taking them on our phones, with no photo package upsell. Highly recommended.

My 5-day Salkantay Trek with Alpaca Expeditions was genuinely one of the best travel experiences of my life. The trek was spectacular from beginning to end — Humantay Lake, crossing Salkantay Pass through every kind of weather imaginable, hiking from the high Andes into the rainforest, and finally reaching Machu Picchu. The scenery was breathtaking, the camps were excellent, the food was fantastic, and everything was incredibly well organized. What truly made the experience, though, were the people. Our guides, Americo and Romario, were outstanding — knowledgeable, funny, encouraging, and always looking after everyone in the group. Somehow Alpaca also brought together an amazing group of strangers who became genuine trekking buddies over those five days. Saying goodbye at the end was honestly difficult! A huge thank you to Americo, Romario, the cooks, porters, drivers, and everyone behind the scenes who made this adventure possible. I came to Peru expecting an incredible trek and left with unforgettable memories, new friendships, and a completely new appreciation for the Andes. If you’re considering Salkantay, I cannot recommend Alpaca Expeditions enough. Absolutely unforgettable. 🇵🇪❤️

Afgelopen week hebben wij de Salkantay trek 5 dagen gedaan. Dit is super goed bevallen! Mooie accomodaties, goede chefs + eten en gezellige gidsen. Zeker een aanrader! Gemiddeld niveau van de hikes, je kunt zelf aangeven als je wat sneller wilt. Tip: neem genoeg cash mee. Dit ga je nodig hebben gedurende tocht voor tips, bier, suiker dranken en de hotsprings

4 nights / 5 day Salkantay trek: Had an incredible time on this 5 day tour led by Joyce and Joel. Would recommend this trip to anyone who is looking for amazing scenery, truly great home cooked food, and quality explanations on Inca history. Many thanks to Benedito for making us a great anniversary cake, to Joel for his constant energy and enthusiasm, and to Joyce for sharing his vast knowledge of Peru history! An unforgettable experience, thank you!

I did the Salkantay trek with 3 of my friends. Joel and Joyce were our guides and we had the most amazing time. Everything was well thought through and we felt in really safe hands. Food by chef Benedicto was delicious. Could not fault the tour and would highly recommend to a friend. The company also supports the local communities and hires indigenous guides which is brilliant.