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TRAVEL CONFIDENTLY WITH ALPACA EXPEDITIONS, The Only Peru Tour Operator With Over 32,091 Excellent Reviews On Trip Advisor

We are an award-winning Peruvian adventure travel company dedicated to creating authentic, meaningful, and responsible travel experiences. Through our passion for exploration, deep local knowledge, and commitment to sustainable tourism, we connect travelers with the incredible landscapes, rich culture, and living traditions of Peru.
We believe that exceptional travel experiences begin with the people behind them. That is why we value our guides, prioritize the ethical treatment and well-being of our porters, support local communities, and strive to make every journey memorable for both our guests and the people who make it possible.
To ensure comfort, safety, and quality throughout every adventure, we provide high-quality camping equipment, freshly prepared meals served in the mountains, convenient hotel-to-hotel pickup services, and satellite phones for communication in remote areas. We combine professional organization, reliable equipment, and personalized service to deliver comfortable, safe, and unforgettable trekking and travel experiences.
We also specialize in creating personalized travel packages tailored to each guest’s interests, preferences, and travel style, allowing every traveler to discover Peru in a way that is uniquely their own.
Our mission is to help travelers discover Peru in a more authentic, responsible, and meaningful way while creating positive experiences that benefit our guests, our team, and the local communities we work with

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WHY TRAVEL WITH ALPACA EXPEDITIONS?

At Alpaca Expeditions, we take pride in being a local company based in Cusco , the tourism capital of Peru. Here, tourism is more than an industry—it’s the lifeblood of the community. Every journey we organize not only connects travelers to the rich history and culture of the Andes but also directly supports local families and fosters sustainable development.

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We empower women with real opportunities in tourism through training, employment, and leadership.

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We support our porters with fair treatment, safe working conditions, and real care on every trek.

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We support education, local social projects, and create a positive impact beyond tourism.

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We provide professional equipment and logistics for safe, comfortable, and well-organized treks in the Andes.

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TOP TREKS & TOURS

Discover Peru’s most unforgettable adventures. From the legendary Inca Trail and the breathtaking Salkantay Trek to cultural experiences in the Sacred Valley, every journey connects you with the rich culture, spectacular landscapes, and authentic essence of the Andes.

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Rainbow Mountain Tour & Red Valley Hike 1 Day Trip

See Rainbow Mountain on a 1-day trip from Cusco! The rich colors of this unique mountain make the Rainbow Mountain hike truly one-of-a-kind. Quickly growing in popularity, you should visit this Peru…

Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
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Cusco and Lake Titicaca 11 Days / 10 Nights

Sacred valley, Inca trail classic, Rainbow Mountain – Sun route to Puno, Lake Titicaca Discover the magic and history of the Andes. The is the perfect itinerary to explore the southern region…

Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
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Cusco and Lake Titicaca 11 Days / 10 Nights

Sacred valley, Inca trail classic, Rainbow Mountain – Sun route to Puno, Lake Titicaca Discover the magic and history of the Andes. The is the perfect itinerary to explore the southern region…

Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
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Cusco and Lake Titicaca 9 Days / 8 Nights

Sacred valley, Inca trail classic, Rainbow Mountain – Sun route to Puno & Lake Titicaca The beauty of the city of Cusco and Puno combined in one amazing itinerary! This itinerary is…

Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
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Cusco & Amazon 12 Days / 11 Nights

Cusco, Sacred valley, Inca trail classic, Rainbow Mountain & Amazon jungle What about combining the mythical Andes with the natural beauty of the Amazon?This journey will let you discover the Inca’s world…

Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
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Totally Peru Package 22 Days / 21 Nights

Lima city, Ballestas, Huacachina, Nazca Lines, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Classic Inca Trail, Rainbow Mountain & Amazon Jungle This itinerary combines the best sights of Peru in one…

Duration: 22 Days / 21 Nights
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Leading the Way in Sustainable Tourism and Community Projects in Peru Since 2013

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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.

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Robert K
October 26, 2026
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Alpaca Expeditions and Luis Chipana are great.

My wife and I where pleased with our guide Luis Alberto Chipana, he matched the trip to our needs. I am 68 and my wife is 66. at no time did we feel rushed. he did everything in his power to make this enjoyable. His knowledge of each of the sites visited is simply amazing, we learned so much that is was a true honor to have him as a guide. He took many pictures for us and is quite a good camera man. At Machu Pichu, he pointed out and explained many things that other tour guides nearby failed to cover with their clients, in addition he allowed us the time to truly experience this magical location. The company provided transportation was great, and the drivers skill truly impressed both of us.

Soraya S
October 25, 2026
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Amazing rainbow mountain experience

We booked the Rainbow Mountain Hike + red Valley tour with Alpaca Expeditions and had an amazing time. Our guides Alex and Denise were very knowledgeable, friendly and experienced. They communicated with us ahead of time to make sure we had everything needed for the trek. We were picked up from the hotel on time. We picked up other passengers and were treated to an amazing breakfast before the hike. The guides made sure we were safely hiking and encouraged everyone during the hike. They took amazing photos for us. After the hike we drove to lunch and had another amazing meal. We learned a lot about the area and the communities who live there. Alex and Denise were amazing and a pleasure to travel with

Doug Z
October 25, 2026
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You found the best company!

We had a fantastic time with Alpaca Expeditions. We did the Sacred Valley tour, Rainbow Mountain trek with Elix, and the Lake Humantay trek with Benjamin. Sacred Valley Tour - We had an amazing time exploring multiple towns and learning fascinating Incan history. Ruben was a very enthusiastic and knowledgable guide. He made the tour even more fun that it would have been. Rainbow Mountain - Rainbow Mountain was just amazing. This hike was beautiful and challenging and really really fun. Elix was an excellent guide. He took great care of us and made us feel very safe. Humantay Lake - This hike was very beautiful and challenging. We had to work hard, but the payoff was great. Benjamin was an excellent guide and was very willing to share his experience with us. Please use Alpaca Expeditions. You will not be disappointed.

James M
October 25, 2026
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Top tier Salkantay experience!!

I have just completed the Salkantay Trek with guides Joyce Thomas and Darwin. The trek was challenging but very worth it and fulfilling. Both guides were amazing. On treks they were good at letting us faster walkers go ahead and wait at meeting points whilst accommodating and taking there time with the slower paced people. Joyce was a fountain of knowledge, telling us lots of history on the way which was very interesting. The food was great and varied and plenty of it. I always felt fuelled well for the days hiking. The stays at night were all very unique and definitely added an interesting nights stay wherever you were! To summarise, the trip and experience was excellent and our two guides made it extra special. Thank you!!

WorldTravla7
October 24, 2026
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Fantastic from start to finish 10+ days

I booked a 10+ day package with Alpaca including 4 day Inca Trail, 4 days in Amazon (Tambopata Ecolodge) and day trips to Rainbow Mountain & Sacred Valley. All airport and hotel transfers/pick ups were organised by Alpaca and came off seamlessly 100% of the time. The hard work& professionalism of Javier Alvarez & Reynaldo & their amazing team of chefs & porters i okay the Inca trail made the experience unforgettable. If you want a fantastic experience in Peru, please go with Alpaca, they are 100% locally run & deliver exceptional results.

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Constantin G.
October 26, 2026

We did the 4-night/5-day Salkantay Trek tour with Glass Domes and can’t recommend Alpaca Expeditions highly enough! The tour operator might be a bit more expensive than other local providers, but you can tell from the bus driver to the cook to the porters to the office staff that everything is handled very professionally. We’d especially like to highlight our guides, Ismael and Yeferson! They made the tour very informative and catered to each person in the group individually, taking into account their interests, sense of humor, walking pace, and so on. Thank you so much again for everything!

Drydan
October 26, 2026

Very well organised, amazing group leader Pillco who was very good at conveying all the necessary information, lead us across a 50 mile trek and provided excellent information on all the different places we visited and stopped along our way. All the staff chef and porters were very accommodating, super friendly and worked extremely hard to provide a comfortable and pleasurable experience.

Robert Kinder
October 26, 2026

My wife and I where pleased with our guide Luis Alberto Chipana, he matched the trip to our needs. I am 68 and my wife is 66. at no time did we feel rushed. he did everything in his power to make this enjoyable. His knowledge of each of the sites visited is simply amazing, we learned so much that is was a true honor to have him as a guide. He took many pictures for us and is quite a good camera man. At Machu Pichu, he pointed out and explained many things that other tour guides nearby failed to cover with their clients, in addition he allowed us the time to truly experience this magical location. The company provided transportation was great, and the drivers skill truly impressed both of us.

Nicole Rush
October 25, 2026

Rony was amazing!! He is very knowledgeable and fun. We had a great time. The tour made it so easy to enjoy the sites and learn. Well organized. Highly recommend! He truely is a great guy and guide! Learner so much.

Jessica H
October 25, 2026

Had an amazing experience! Rony O was great, and explained so much history of all the ruins and temples we explored. 10/10 recommend!

 
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James Northcutt
September 11, 2026

Could have been Disastrous

Visiting Machu Picchu has been a dream of mine since I was a child. My wife and I are both in great shape, had trained hard, came early and felt fully prepared for the trek. Despite all our careful precautions, altitude sickness hit me hard on the very first day. By the time I reached camp, I was exhausted and dehydrated, but I was so deeply grateful for the incredible support of our guides and our wonderful group—we truly had the best group in the world (a special shoutout and thank you again, Jon!). On the morning of the second day, it was determined that for my health and safety, it would be best if I did not continue. While we were sad to say goodbye to our new friends and head back down the mountain, that is when the company truly showed its greatness. Ro Ro arranged for Marcus, one of their fantastic guides (along with a porter), to accompany us back down. What could have been a disappointing turn of events transformed into an unforgettable adventure. Marcus stayed with us for the rest of the trip, becoming not just our guide, but a true friend. We made lifelong memories on this alternative route, and for the outstanding care, flexibility, and kindness we received, we couldn't be more thankful. Sometimes the best adventures are the ones you never planned for!

Laia Dausà Amigó
September 5, 2026

Great Alpaca team

All Alpaca team were fantastic. From the booking assistance, to the tour guides, the porters and the cooks. Very complete experience. Top 🙌🏻 Especial thanks to Reynaldo, Íngrid and Soledad.

Mateusz Malek
September 5, 2026

Great time

Great experience with Alpaca Expeditions! Excellent service from start to finish. The guides were extremely helpful, knowledgeable, funny, and entertaining. They made the entire experience even better. Highly recommend!

John Leonard
September 5, 2026

Sep 4th short inca

Really good hike with reynaldo & Ingrid. Great to see machu pichu from the sun gate and descend towards the city with thunder clouds in the distance. Beautiful.

 
Arthur Caddy
September 1, 2026

The hike of a lifetime

Unfortunately we were not able to do the traditional Inca trail due to adverse weather conditions. However, the replacement hike and short Inca trail that Alpaca were able create a hike/trail for us at very short notice. I wanted to say an enormous thank you to Sergio and Luis and their team for helping make this trip so special to all of us. The food was incredible and our experience would not have been made possible if it wasn’t for their amazing hospitality. But the biggest thank you can only go to one person. Joyce, you were unbelievable for our entire expedition. You gave us the answer to every question no matter how stupid some of them were. You became part of our family and made the trip perfect for all of us. I know that every single one of us from our group will treasure the memories you brought us for the rest of our lives. Finally I wanted to say, Sulpayki, wawqiykuna panaykuna, kay viajepi kuska purisqanchikrayku. ❤️❤️

Peter Croxford
September 1, 2026

An amazing treck to the greatest of the Incan sights.

We had an absolutely amazing treck despite the itinerary being changed due to unprecedented weather. The new route was amazing made all the better by having such a knowledgeable and amazing guide in Joyce who explained all the sites that we wondered through and the history around them. We had some amazing food courtesy of Sergio who cooked amazing food for me and made sure my nut allergy was very well cared for. Thank you for such an amazing time.

Jessica Croxford
September 1, 2026

Incredible hike with Joyce

I had the pleasure of doing this hike on 22-25th august. Due to weather we ended up not able to do the full Inca trail so alpaca created a new route for us to do, finishing with the short Inca trail. The hike itself was gorgeous, we had great weather and the views were out of this world. What really made the hike was the incredible team we were given. We had 8 porters, a private chef and the most amazing guide, Joyce. The porters are the most awe inspiring people, they do the whole hike, with insanely heavy bags all with a smile on their face. Our team of porters were led by the amazing Luis. I really cannot put into words how incredible they are. I sadly struggle with coeliac disease. This has proved challenging in South America, I was reticent beginning a hike where the risk of me getting sick was potentially high. Man, was I wrong. Our chef, Sergio, was utterly phenomenal. I never once got glutened, he prepared all my food separately and safely. I woke up to breakfasts of crepes filled with chicken and veg and banana pancakes with chocolate (even on the day where we woke up at 4:30am). ALL GLUTEN FREE and with an obvious focus on nutrition needed to provide energy for walking! On the final day Sergio even prepared me a gluten free cake. Genuinely the best, safest food I had all holiday. They handled my food restrictions brilliantly, thank you Sergio. Finally, Joyce. We were all rather emotional when it came time to say final goodbyes. Joyce was smiley, friendly, laughed at our jokes and put up with our music the whole hike. We ended up doing the first day slightly too quick and got to lunch before our porters so he let us do an extra little summit (4372m) which gave us great views. He let us walk at whatever speed we felt comfortable and was so knowledgeable and interesting, I feel I understand Peru and the different cultures so much better as a result of my conversations with Joyce. We will miss group meals and our card games with you Joyce!! All in all, Alpaca organised an amazing expedition with the most amazing team. Memories we will treasure for life. Thank you!

Madeleine Griffiths
August 31, 2026

Wonderful Experience

We did the 2 day Inca Trail hike with camping, and had an amazing experience. Jean Carlo (JC) was our guide and he was brilliant. He was super accommodating of a group with different capabilities, explained everything in detail and had great energy and positive attitude throughout the trek. The food was also delicious! It was a truly memorable experience, made better by JC and the wider chef/porter team.

Jack Kress
August 31, 2026

Short Inka Trail - Camping

Had a blast, the views were amazing and Machu Picchu exceeded its reputation. Jean Carlo was an excellent tour guide. Will be recommending this exact trip to my siblings who want to see Machu Picchu.

Quinna Halim
August 31, 2026

2 day Inca trail experience

Herlin was our guide for the two day Inca trail hike. He was exceptionally patient and friendly, as we had some people in the group who were slower or struggling on steep parts of the trail. He was very flexible and accommodating when we fell behind the expected pace, and was positive. I’d love to do another hike with Herlin in the future!

Frequently asked Questions

Planning a trip to Machu Picchu can bring many questions. Below you’ll find answers about Inca Trail permits, trekking in Peru, altitude, packing, safety, and more to help you plan your adventure with confidence.

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