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.

January, 2019

Daisy Rae at Daisy Rae Travel

10 Reasons You Should Hike the Inca Trail with Alpaca Expeditions

When you first decide to hike the Inca Trail you’re going to have a lot to do and a lot...

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January, 2019

Scott Reid at CheckFront

Checkfront Travels: A Culinary Experience in Machu Picchu

Checkfront Travels is a new series on the blog where our team members tell stories about their various adventures abroad....

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December, 2018

Tom O'Hara at Not There

Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

If our trip to South America was a book, some sort of road trip adventure with a narrative arc, then...

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November, 2018

LAIDBACK TRIP

A Beautiful Hike to Machu Picchu, Peru

Salkantay Trek is no longer an overlooked brother of Inca Trail (how it can even be when the National Geographic...

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April, 2018

Lee Wagner at Kale Life

A Four-Day Hike On The Inca Trail To Machu Picchu

Last week, I returned from a four-day Inca trail hike to Machu Picchu, an excursion my friend and I had...

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October, 2017

Millie at Amateurist Advice

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with Alpaca Expedition

On October 2017, we visited Peru for the first time. Our time on the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with...

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September, 2017

Rowena at A Nomad on the Loose

All You Need to Know About Hiking the Inca Trail

Have you heard me say enough times yet that hiking the Inca Trail is an incredible e...

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August, 2017

Michael Castillo at Passport Therapy

Alpaca Expeditions: The Good, The Bad And the Ugly

So, you want to hike to Machu Picchu? Good choice. Taking a train or hiring a car is for bums,...

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January, 2016

Heesun at Me Want to Travel

Your Guide on Hiking Machu Picchu

As one of the Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu offers Incan ruins and unbeatable views, all set to the...

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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.