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TRAVEL CONFIDENTLY WITH ALPACA EXPEDITIONS, The Only Peru Tour Operator With Over 32,133 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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November 1, 2026
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Amazing trek

Had a great time on the trek with our guide Juan Carlos Huilca, assistant guide Daniel, and chef Alfredo. Amazing journey through stunning terrain, and delicious food. Mi gusta caminar

November 1, 2026
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Inca trail with Jean Carlo

Jean Carlo was an amazing guide ! The porters and the whole team made the experience amazing ! There was some wrenches that got thrown into the plans but they made quick adjustments and made it flawless ! Jean Carlo was very educated about the history of the Inca community! Will recommend!

November 1, 2026
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A spiritual journey that pushes your mind and body to unexpected places!

What can we say? This trip was on my husband’s bucket list for over 30 years. I surprised him on his birthday and he almost cried. First, Peru is a very special place. The attention to ecological and historical importance was moving. The trek was one of the hardest things we have ever done - physically and mentally. But also one of the most cherished and exceptional experiences! And we’re NOT young! Lol. It was a spiritual journey reminding us what we can do - mind and body. Life changing for sure. Our guides, Javier and Laddi are among the most inspiring and compassionate people we had the pleasure of spending time with for the entire 4 days. They helped us with everything!! We were so exhausted that on many parts of the hike they carried our backpacks. If it wasn’t for them, the amazing porters, kitchen staff and that delicious warm soup we consumed daily, I wouldn’t have lasted. I was not feeling great due to the altitude and unable to eat. They made sure I was nourished and drank plenty of water. They watched over us like family. 🙏🏼 We had a white glove experience. We worried about nothing- not food, water, shelter or safety. They truly took care of everything we wanted or needed. The food the chef was able to create on a camping stove was beyond belief. The fees for the entries were very reasonable and our tour package a great value for the money. Alpaca Expeditions is worth every cent. We met such fun and interesting people in our group (dubbed Sexy Gonzalez!). We missed them as soon as we left. A truly bonding experience that will not be forgotten. We HIGHLY recommend Alpaca to anyone looking for a great Machu Picchu adventure. We miss you Javier and Laddi ❤️❤️❤️ Muchas gracias!!

October 31, 2026
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Pisaq Inca City and Sacred Valley Tour

I had an amazing tour to the Pisaq Inca City and the Pisaq new collonical city, organised by Alpaca Expeditions. I booked a solo private tour for 8 days. This is the first tour after I arrived last night in Ollantaytambo. The driver Michael picked me up this morning at 7 am. With him was my guide Lucio Vargas. Together we drove along the Sacred Valley through Urubamba, to the Pisaq ancient Inca city. The driver left us at the top entrance and collected us from the bottom entrace about 2.5 hours later. The guide walked along with me, slowly, at my pace, and showed me the entire city. He explained all the history, archeological, architectural features, as long as what various plants there were and how they were used, and the animals of the Inca. I loved the tour. It has stairs clearly set up so it is safe to go, and at your own pace it is great. The height was 3550, but did not have breathing issues. We then came down and visited the collonian new city of Pisaq with its market of artisanal souveniers. Then we drove further to Urubamba, where we ate at a great all you can eat buffet Don Angel. We then came back to Ollantaytambo, from where I take the train to Aguas Calientes, so I can see Machu Picchu the next day. In the following days I also do other tours with Alpaca Expeditios to see other places along the Sacred Valley. Overall, a great experience and I recommend the company, Michael and Lucio!

October 31, 2026
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Best way to experience Machu Picchu!

Brilliant trip with everything catered for beyond all expectations in a remote mountain environment. Staff (lead guide Juan Carlos Huillca Sayritupa and assistant guide Daniel) were knowledgable, helpful and welcoming. They made sure spirits were high despite the weather. But mercifully the weather cleared as we reached Machu Picchu!

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November 2, 2026

Great experience with Alpaca from booking for our large group through to coordinating all of our pick ups, tours, and drop offs across various itineraries and different hotels. Jessenia and team organized everything phenomenally.

Special thanks to our crew for the Inca Trail: Juan Carlos Zuloaga was a world class guide with a ton of knowledge to share. Edwin was a fantastic assistant guide with a bright future ahead of him, Alex and his porter team were hard working and will equipped to make our trip seamless, and German kept us deliciously fed!

I will definitely recommend Alpaca to anyone going to visit Peru for the big multi day treks or individual day tours.

November 2, 2026

We had a wonderful experience with Jimmy Palomino as our tour guide, during 2 day Inca trail.

Everything was well-organized, Jimmy took care of us, had a positive attitude and a lot of useful information to share.
Jimmy is the best, he really made these 2 days a very special and comfortable experience for us.

I expected decent food during this trip, but it was better than that - it was super delicious and we had many different options to choose from for every meal.

November 1, 2026

Amazing experience! Beatifull and extraordinarias places, personal phisycal challenge, and overall a very frendly griup of people!! Special Words of gratefull to the professional guides Alex and Ever and all the Alpaca team!

Very very great inca trail with alpaca expedition! Organisation was really good and everthing from beginning to end was arraganed, really good and friendly porters, food was delicious and impressive and our guides Alex and Ever were so amazing, really enthousiastic en could tell a lot about Inca buildings en history! Highly recommend!❤️🫶🏼

November 1, 2026

We’ve had an amazing Inca Trail. Super organized, crazy astonishing food (thanks to chef Fabián), and two super guides in Alexander and Ever. Locally sourced! Thanks to all the super porters! One of the best experiences we’ve had so far! Go Super Pumas!

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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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