AMachu Picchu Inca Peru:
Machu Picchu, located in Inca Peru, is one of the most famous lost cities in the world. Hidden high in the Andes Mountains, it is a breathtaking ancient site that attracts travelers from all over. Built in the 15th century by the Inca Empire, Machu Picchu remained unknown to the outside world for centuries until it was rediscovered in 1911 by an explorer named Hiram Bingham.
What makes Machu Picchu so special? First, its location is incredible. The city sits on a mountain ridge, surrounded by deep valleys and green peaks. This makes it not only beautiful but also mysterious.
Historians believe it was once a royal retreat or a religious center for the Inca people. Unlike other ruins, Machu Picchu was never destroyed, so visitors can still see its stone temples, terraces, and pathways just as they were hundreds of years ago.
There are many lost cities around the world, such as Petra in Jordan and Angkor Wat in Cambodia, but Machu Picchu is unique. Its combination of history, stunning landscapes, and cultural significance makes it a must-visit destination for anyone who loves adventure and history.
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.
4 ISO Certifications + Green Footprint ISO
The only company with 4 ISO + Green FootPrint ISO, International Organization for Standarization
31,000+ Excellent Tripadvisor Reviews
The only company with more than 31,000 excellent reviews on Tripadvisor
Empowering Women
We empower women with real opportunities in tourism through training, employment, and leadership.
Inca Trail Porter Welfare
We support our porters with fair treatment, safe working conditions, and real care on every trek.
Community Commitment
We support education, local social projects, and create a positive impact beyond tourism.
Top Hiking Logistics
We provide professional equipment and logistics for safe, comfortable, and well-organized treks in the Andes.
ISO (Organización Internacional de Normalización)
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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We had a wonderful time with Juan visiting the Inca sites in Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Juan is very knowledgeable about the history and prehistory of the Inca civilization. He also knew all the best spots for pictures! We really appreciated his expertise.
In general: What an experience! Great guides, chefs, and porters. Alpaca Expeditions is a green company that pays close attention to their carbon footprint, sources their food locally, and has various programs that give back to their community. Bonus: they have a portable toilet that is well maintained and stocked with TP at all times. My personal experience: This is long, but hopefully helpful if you have any reservations about whether you can accomplish this trek! I arrived in Cuzco to acclimate 3 days early…however, I unfortunately succumbed to the altitude on day one of the actual hike and got worse on day 2 and 3. It is not lost on me that I was ONLY able to complete the trek because of the Alpaca team. The chef team, led by Cecilio, were very accommodating to my needs and prepared different teas to try to help me. Our groups guides, Alvin and Yojhan, were beyond encouraging and made sure I was safe the whole time. One of them was always with me even though I took twice as long as the rest of the group. >_< I can’t stress enough how important it is to have the right team supporting you in any situation. Their company’s back bone is stellar, but their actions during the hike showed me their heart is unbeatable.
I recently completed the 4-day Inca Trail with Alpaca Expeditions alongside my teenage daughters, and it exceeded every expectation. The weather was perfect all four days, which made the stunning views even better. Our guides, Yojhan and Alvin, were true experts, sharing deep insights into Incan history, the wildlife, and the flora and fauna of the area. They were incredibly patient and answered every question we had about Peru and more. From the start, they encouraged us to keep smiles on our faces and told us we’d become a "super family" by the end—and that is exactly what happened. The "super porters" worked tirelessly, and our chef Cecilio and his assistant cooked incredible meals for us along the way. Everything went perfectly to plan, and we finished the expedition with celebratory toasts and a shared album for photos with our new friends. I cannot recommend this team highly enough!
Muy buena experiencia con Alvin y Yojhan haciendo el camino Inka clásico. La comida que nos hizo Cecilio y Angelito estaba impresionante. Repetiría seguro!
The 4 day Inca trip was the best trip i have had in my lifetime. Beyond the scenic scenery everything has been well planned through. Alvin and Yohan were there for any possible inquries and shared a lot of nice insights along the inca trail. The food was better than any regular meal you can grab in town and was served three times a day by the amazing chef Cecilo and his crew. If you don’t do this trip you miss out.
Superb . Amazing . Memorable 🫶
Words cannot express the way I feel about The Salkantay Trek 7days 6 nights with our awesome Guide - Group Leader Ismael, was one of the most memorable experiences that I will treasure in memory forever. Ismael’s knowledge and passion in sharing the history of his culture, and the surrounding landscape, the historical sites, coupled with the flora and fauna was outstanding. He conveyed it with such enthusiasm, zealous paired with great humour made it all the more memorable and interesting.
The food that nourished us day today was superb, Marcelino was and outstanding chef.
The rest of the Alpaca crew was amazing, from setting up our camp site, we couldn’t have done this without our Alpaca Familia.
Kudos to you all, and many thanks 🙏🏽 🙏🏽🙏🏽 for making this one of the most unforgettable experience of a lifetime. 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶
Viva Peru 🇵🇪 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Best trip ever with Raul and Edwin! We highly recommend this tour and these guides.
We had an amazing experience with our guides Raul Angel and Edwin. They took excellent care of our group the entire time!
Bucket list must if you love the outdoors
The hike was absolutely incredible. Our guides Raul Angel and Edwin were amazing! They were helpful, supportive and full of knowledge to share. I can’t rave about them enough. The food was sooo good. We ate like kings every night! If I could give 10 plus stars to our guides and the porters and chefs I would! This is a bucket list trip that is a must if you like adventure and beautiful scenery!
Great experience
Had an amazing experience with Rolando and Meliton as guides on the 4 day Inca expedition. They did a great job explaining the history of each Inca site we visited, and they kept hike very entertaining. We had lots of great food as well
Inca Trail 4 Day Hike
We did the four day/three night Inca trail with Ronaldo and Meliton and it was an amazing experience! They did a wonderful job as guides and if I come back for any future trips I will be requesting them! Thanks for a wonderful time in Peru!