Committed to a Sustainable Inca Trail: Zero Plastic and Environmental Conservation with Alpaca Expeditions
Dear Visitors and Alpaca Expeditions Family:
We are proud to be a sustainable company committed to the care of our Protected Natural Areas (PNAs). We invite all our travelers to join us in this conservation mission, especially within the Inca Trail Network and the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (HSM).
Our primary goal is to achieve minimal environmental impact within these unique natural settings. Our organization is dedicated to environmental protection through the management of environmental risks associated with our activities, implementing the following initiatives:
- Solid Waste Management Plan
- Water and Energy Conservation
- Reduction of Plastic Use
- Paper Recycling and Reuse
- Ongoing Environmental Training
GLOBAL DEFINITION
What is Sustainable Tourism?
The United Nations World Tourism Organization defines sustainable tourism as: Sustainable tourism is tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities. – UNWTO
Clean-Up Campaigns
We help keep trails clean to preserve their natural beauty across various tourist routes.
Annual Reforestation Campaigns
We work to restore natural areas and contribute to local biodiversity.
How do we practice Zero Plastic?
For all of the above, we invite you to contribute to the sustainability and conservation of the SHM. We ask you to bring your own water bottles or camelbacks. If you purchase or consume water in plastic bottles along the way, please pour the contents into your canteens or consume it on the spot, and return the bottles or plastic bags to the vendors. The goal is to have zero plastics in our operation.
For many years, Alpaca Expeditions has been a leader in waste management and zero plastic. We recommend that all our tourists carry a reusable water bottle. In addition, we provide reusable rain ponchos and all kitchen products, such as groceries, are carried in reusable items. We care for Machu Picchu National Park for future generations.
Zero Plastic Goal
Protecting Machu Picchu for future generations.
How do we avoid Water Pollution?
Alpaca Expeditions works with suppliers of biodegradable products, including biodegradable soap and detergent that we bring on the trail so that travelers can wash their hands and our cooking equipment safely and ecologically.
How to avoid leaving plastic items in the camps?
In each camp, you will find bags of different colors next to the dining tent, where you can leave the garbage generated during the route according to the color indicated by the guide.
Another important aspect is the care and reuse of rain ponchos.
Within SHM, care for and respect existing biodiversity.
Make the correct selection of solid waste.
Environmental Management Protocol
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.
TRIPADVISOR RECOGNITIONS
Our goal at Alpaca Expeditions is to create the best experience for all of our clients. We create journeys that are to be remembered for a lifetime. Journeys you can be proud of and can share with everybody around you.
