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.

August, 2013

Karly and Will at Here where We Are

Salkantay Trek to Take Us to Machu Picchu

With the Inca trail passes selling out months in advance and our lack of forward planning throughout our trip, we...

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June, 2010

Unknown Source at Global Grasshopper

In Pictures: The Inca Trail, Peru

The Inca Trail is one of the most popular hikes in the world and also a top traveller’s destination. Visitors...

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Donna at Life Over Stuff

Hiking the Lares Trek to Machu Picchu

Just over a month ago I got to cross off a major item on my bucket list and one of...

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Ray & Sue at Travel and Wildlife Photography

Lares Trek

Henry our guide from Alpaca Expeditions meets us at our hotel for our Lares trek briefing the night before. It...

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Irena via Vimeo

Navel of the World

Nestled between the city of Cusco and Machu Picchu, the Lares Valley is an unforgettable trek through the Peruvian Andes....

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Gemma and Craig at Two Scots Abroad

Lares Trek to Machu Picchu - Is This Peruvian Hike for You?

The Lares Trek to Machu Picchu is one of the alternative hiking routes to the famous Inca Trail to Machu...

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Life Over Stuff

Hiking the Lares Trek to Machu Picchu

Just over a month ago I got to cross off a major item on my bucket list and one of...

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Florence Murphy at Next Stop Who Knows

The Pinnacle of South America – Machu Picchu

Hailed as the number one must see attraction in the whole of South America, Machu Picchu was somewhere that we...

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Teffy at Sprinkle of Green

Huchuy Qosco, The Alternative Inca Trail

Doing this trail was one of the most breathtaking experiences of my life (both figuratively and literally – You try...

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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.