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WHAT IS EL NIÑO?
WHAT IS EL NINO? It is a phenomenon or event of climatic origin related to the warming of the eastern equatorial Pacific, which erratically cycles between three to eight years. It consists of a warming phase in the equatorial Pacific climate pattern. In the Southern Oscillation (ENSO), where the cooling phase is, it’s called La…
Read MoreImportant Notice: Peruvian Airlines Suspends Flights and Ceases Operations
Travelers who had booked their flight between Lima and Cusco on Peruvian Airlines in the upcoming months are scrambling to find alternative flights after Peruvian Airlines announced this week that it will no longer offer flights from its Lima base. While there is a lot of speculation and finger pointing, the reason why “Peruvian Airlines…
Read MoreAlpaca Expeditions Winner of World Travel Awards
You Made Us Peru’s Leading Travel Agency 2019! We are the winner for Peru’s Leading Travel Agency 2019 in the World Travel Awards™ We’re pumping our fists in the air and high-fiving the entire Alpaca Expeditions team… and we’re including you in our celebration, too! We are taking home the prestigious award for Peru’s Leading Travel Agency…
Read MoreAlpaca Expeditions Nominated for Prestigious Award
We have been nominated for 2 World Travel Awards! Alpaca Expeditions is so honored to announce that we have been nominated in two categories: Peru’s Leading Tour Operator and Peru’s Leading Travel Agency in Peru by the World Travel Awards™ (WTA). This organization was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all key…
Read MoreThe Bathroom Situation
Are there bathrooms on the Inca Trail? Of course. Along the way there are many opportunities to stop at a facility when nature calls. When you first begin the trek, the bathroom facilities are managed by locals and you need to pay to use them. A sole will grant you entry and the bathrooms…
Read MoreInca Trail Myths and Misleading Information
The Inca Trail is certainly one of the most amazing and beautiful trails not only in the Americas, but the world at large, where travelers can enjoy unforgettable experiences. The trail leads to several archeological sights, forest steppe, and the Peruvian jungle all of which boast impressive views. While this place is out of this…
Read MorePeru Vacation Luggage Storage
CAN I STORE MY LUGGAGE WITH YOU? We understand that traveling involves taking extra luggage especially if you are on an extended vacation. Alpaca Expeditions provides free storage to all our customers who are trekking to Machu Picchu and the other tours that we offer. We have a safe storage facility where we store items…
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 MorePaypal Payments for Alpaca Expeditions
For all of our treks and tours we require a deposit of $200 per person, the balance is payable when you arrive to Cusco. Please note that all of our tours are priced in US currency. We use PayPal for sending deposits, that way you can use your credit card. PayPal charges a 5.5% service…
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