Alpaca Expeditions
Wisdom Tooth Party: Fixing the smiles of Choquekancha villagers
By Lisa McClendon Sims As you may have seen on TripAdvisor, Alpaca Expeditions is rated #1 for Outdoor Activities in Cusco with well over 4,000 reviews, a reputation which we continue to work very hard to maintain. Our goal is that your adventures with us appear seamless, but there is much going on behind the…
Read MoreBook Now – Permits Go on Sale for 2019 Treks to Machu Picchu in October!
Book Now – Permits Go on Sale for 2019 Treks to Machu Picchu in October! Permits with a Licensed operated required Cusco, Peru – The time to book a trip to Machu Picchu in 2019 is now! The government of Peru strictly regulates access to Machu Picchu on the Inca Trail! Permits will be released…
Read MoreTravel to Machu Picchu for a Trip You’ll Never Forget
One of the world’s most iconic sites, Machu Picchu, is a dream destination for any traveler visiting South America. Machu Picchu is situated deep in the heart of the Sacred Valley in Southeastern Peru and is one of the country’s primary attractions. The Inca Trail is one of the world’s most famous treks with each…
Read MoreAlpaca Expeditions: Social Consciousness
Alpaca Expeditions is a Peru-based tour company founded by Raul, an ex-porter. Peru is a great tourist destination highlighting the great Machu Picchu (The Old Mountain) and Inca trail in the Andes. To show off these landmarks to tourists in a socially-conscious way, Alpaca Expeditions opened its doors to the visitors to give them a…
Read MoreAlpaca Expeditions Has a Rich History
Peru is a spectacular and unique destination that is home to a myriad of extraordinary sights and activities. Alpaca Expeditions aims to provide superior tours of Peru, and offers a variety of incredible, memorable experiences. About Alpaca Expeditions Alpaca Expeditions is based in Cusco, Peru, and was founded by Raul Ccolque in 2012. Raul grew…
Read MoreCounting down to the 2017 Season
Alpaca Expeditions is always looking for new ways to be unique and remain the number 1 tour company in Cusco. Customer service is of course our number 1 attribute, but we have added some fun things to keep us ahead of the competition. This February we made a huge investment and purchased 50 satellite phones.…
Read MoreWeather
Of course this is our most popular question – what will the weather be like on the trek? While we can’t answer this specifically, we can give you the general guidelines of weather in this region and on your particular trek. The most important thing to know is there are only two seasons in Cusco:…
Read MoreFebruary: Time for us to Learn, Grow and Celebrate
Since Alpaca Expeditions was formed in 2012, every February when the Inca Trail is closed for maintenance, we take advantage of the quiet and organize several activities to strengthen our skills and even more importantly, to celebrate. The celebration comes first. We begin with an awesome soccer tournament between our porters, guides, cook and office…
Read MoreAll Saints Day
There are very few holidays that are as widely celebrated around the world as Halloween. It is one of the world’s oldest holidays and definitely the most fun. But Halloween in Cusco is just the beginning of a three day celebration. All Saints Day, which begins on November 1st, is spent celebrating the Living. Relatives…
Read MoreThe Secret of How to Tell a Real Alpaca Garment from a Synthetic Fake in Peru
Alpaca wool is a marvelous thing! It is super soft and warm and it “breathes,” making it wonderful to wear during cooler weather. Sweaters, gloves, hats, scarves and other garments are very popular purchases for travelers coming through Peru. Unfortunately, many garments that are sold as “alpaca” or “baby alpaca”, even when they are labeled…
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