Our Trekkers Blogs

Why our explorers
share their story globally

A journey with Alpaca Expeditions is not just another tour—it is a life-changing expedition that leaves a lasting footprints. Our trekkers choose to document their experiences on their own websites and blogs because they find a story worth telling: one of resilience, community, and the majestic beauty of the Andes.

A Narrative Worth Living

Many of our travelers are storytellers who seek authenticity. They write on their platforms because our treks provide a narrative of transformation—from overcoming high-altitude challenges to witnessing the sunrise over Machu Picchu.

The Alpaca Family Bond

Beyond the scenery, it is the bond with our guides and porters that inspires these blogs. Travelers feel part of our family and want to use their voices to celebrate the hard-working local team that makes the magic happen.

Inspiration & Culture

Explore local traditions, hidden destinations, cultural experiences, festivals, food, and stories that make Peru one of the world’s most unforgettable destinations.

Claudia Laroye

June, 2026

SALKANTAY TREK

Taking the Savage Way: How Women of Any Age Can Hike Peru’s Epic Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu

Carefully placing one muddy booted foot in front of the other on the earthen trail, my mind drifts from admiring the puffy clouds shrouding the snow-capped peak of Salkantay Mountain in Peru’s Sacred Valley, to focus on today’s singular objective – getting to the pass.

December, 2024

Get Lost Magazine

Discovering the lost city of Choquequirao

With lush wilderness surrounding the ruins, it looks as if they’ve come out of nowhere.

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December, 2024

Melina & Kevin

Ultimate Guide to the Lares Trek: Unveiling the Authentic Peru

Looking for a cultural experience to Machu Picchu? Read about the value of the Lares Trek as an incredible alternative...

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November, 2024

Ian Stalker

Peruvian firm Alpaca Expeditions offers treks beyond the Inca Trail

Peru’s Alpaca Expeditions says it feels a particularly personal bond with many of the sites that draw tourists to Andean...

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November, 2024

Randi Mann

Hiking the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu: A daily recounting of the breathtaking experience

I was brand new to hiking when I naively signed up for the Salkantay Trek with Alpaca Expeditions. Having just...

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March, 2024

Alexander & Laura

Review of the Classic Inca Trail (with Alpaca Expeditions)

Last summer we did the Classic Inca Trail with Alpaca Expeditions. It was an amazing experience! As we navigated the...

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October, 2023

Czarina Catambing

Epic Inca Trail Adventure to Machu Picchu

As you gear up for the epic journey that is the Inca Trail, you’re on the brink of an extraordinary...

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January, 2022

KRYSTOF LITOMISKY

Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

This is a post some twenty years in the making. So many of us, I think, have seen a photo...

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November, 2021

Beyond the Bucketlist

Your Complete Guide to the Traditional Inca Trail (+ Best Tour)

The Traditional Inca Trail trek through the Andean peaks of Peru needs to be on every traveler’s bucketlist. Embarking on...

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November, 2021

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Machu Picchu Hike & Trek Guide

How do you hike Machu Picchu and do a multiple day trek? It can be very overwhelming and the simplest...

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Why Travelers Choose Alpaca Expeditions

More Than a Trek. A Story Worth Sharing.

For many travelers, choosing the right trekking company can make all the difference. At Alpaca Expeditions, we create experiences that go beyond simply reaching a destination. From the moment our travelers begin their journey, they become part of an authentic Peruvian experience filled with breathtaking landscapes, ancient history, meaningful cultural connections, and unforgettable moments.

Our travelers choose us because they want to experience Peru in a deeper and more personal way. With local guides, dedicated porters, professional chefs, and a team that genuinely cares about every detail of the journey, each expedition becomes a unique story to remember—and a story worth sharing.

Why Our Travelers Choose Us

Authentic Local Experiences

Travel with a locally owned company and discover Peru through the knowledge, stories, and traditions of the people who call these mountains home.

A Journey Full of Stories

Every trek brings new experiences—from challenging mountain passes and ancient Inca ruins to unforgettable moments shared with fellow travelers and our team.

People Who Make the Difference

Our guides, porters, chefs, and staff are at the heart of every expedition. Their passion and dedication are often what travelers remember most.

Travel with Purpose

Our commitment to sustainable tourism, local communities, and the well-being of our porter team gives travelers another meaningful reason to share their experience.

Your Experience Can Inspire Others

Many of our travelers choose to write blogs and share their journeys because their experience with Alpaca Expeditions gave them more than beautiful photographs.
That is why our travelers choose us. And that is why they choose to share their stories.