Inka Trail Expeditions Perú, we specialize in crafting unforgettable travel experiences that honor and protect the pristine environments we explore. Our commitment to sustainable tourism ensures that the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the regions we visit are preserved for future generations. By collaborating closely with our clients, we create personalized journeys that align with their interests and schedules, delivering tailored adventures that go beyond the ordinary. Whether you're seeking a bespoke private tour or joining one of our carefully curated group departures, Inka Trail Expeditions Perú is your gateway to the wonders of Peru.
Our deep knowledge of the Andean landscapes and local cultures allows us to offer a unique perspective on every destination, ensuring an authentic and immersive experience.
Founded in 2007 by Cusco native William Escalante Taipe, Inka Trail Expeditions Perú began with a vision to establish a truly authentic Peruvian travel agency. Unlike many foreign operators who capitalize on Peru’s rich cultural tapestry, Inka Trail Expeditions Perú is deeply rooted in the heart of the Inca land. Our passion lies in showcasing the vibrant traditions, thrilling adventures, and enduring mysteries that make Peru a captivating destination.
At Inka Trail Expeditions Perú, we offer something for every traveler, delivering more than you could ever imagine. Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Peru through sustainable tourism, providing an adventure like no other. We specialize in alternative travel experiences that go beyond the typical bus tours, aiming to redefine how people perceive adventure vacations. Our goal is to show that exploring Peru is not just a journey—it’s an unforgettable experience that leaves a lasting impact.
Through our commitment to social projects like (Smile Terra), we infuse our adventures with energy, authenticity, and a deep respect for the natural world. These values are at the core of who we are and what we do, guiding our mission to create life-changing travel experiences.
At Inka Trail Expeditions Perú, our team is composed of experienced travel professionals based in our Lima headquarters, along with dedicated logistical experts across Peru. Our staff members have either lived, worked, or traveled extensively throughout the regions we serve, bringing invaluable local insight and expertise to every tour we offer.
Our team shares a unified commitment to excellence, a deep respect for the environment, and a passion for creating unforgettable travel experiences. These shared values drive our mission to provide exceptional service and to ensure that each journey with us reflects our dedication to sustainable tourism and authentic cultural immersion.
At Inka Trail Expeditions Perú, we believe in the value of intimate travel experiences, which is why we limit our tour groups to a maximum of eight travelers. The only exceptions are tours to Machu Picchu, where the Ministry of Culture sets the capacity, and the Inca Trail, where groups can include up to twelve travelers. This approach offers numerous advantages: it reduces our environmental footprint, enables us to explore lesser-known areas, and ensures a more personalized and immersive sightseeing experience. Additionally, traveling in smaller groups increases the chances of wildlife sightings in places like the Amazon, making your adventure even more memorable.
At Inka Trail Expeditions Perú, we meticulously research every destination before adding it to our itineraries. Our expert team has built strong relationships with local communities and partners in all the regions we explore, allowing us to craft unique journeys that highlight the ecological and cultural treasures of each area while ensuring the highest standards of safety and security for our travelers.
In addition to our carefully curated trips, we offer a wide range of optional tour extensions. These add-ons, ranging from a few hours to several days, provide our travelers with the flexibility to dive deeper into their specific interests, creating a more personalized and enriching travel experience. Whether you're seeking cultural immersion, wildlife encounters, or adventure, our itineraries are designed to deliver unforgettable memories while respecting the environments and cultures we visit.
Inka Trail Expeditions Perú, we personally inspect the rooms and amenities of all potential hotels and Sky Lodges in each tour location and select only those that meet our rigorous standards for cleanliness, comfort, convenient location, safety, customer service and ambiance. We give the same scrutiny to the safety and quality of the yacht services we contract with to conduct our cruises. We support lodges and hotels that employ sustainability practices and are owned and operated locally.
We contract with guides who are native to the destination and are licensed and/or certified in accordance with the government regulations of their country. All are fluent in Spanish and English and some also speak the indigenous language of the region. Many are medically trained and some have received additional wilderness medical training in Lima or other locations. To ensure the safety of our travelers, our guides are linked with outside services 24 hours a day in most locations to provide assistance when necessary. Ours is a team of knowledgeable and congenial guides whose priceless insights into the true nature of their homelands add immeasurably to the enjoyment of the trip.
To provide passengers the most authentic experience possible, we contract with local travel services in the countries we visit. Central to this goal is our policy of hiring regional guides instead of assigning the same guide or a western tour leader to accompany passengers for the duration of the trip. This ensures that our passengers are always in the hands of knowledgeable guides who know their destinations intimately.
Through memberships and donations, we support the efforts of local, national and international organizations working in South America to preserve ecological stability and to better the lives of the people.
For many travelling abroad opens our eyes to a world that is very different from our own and inspires us to help make a difference in the lives of people and communities that we have visited. Whether you have recently returned home from travelling, or you just genuinely wish to help make a difference in the world around you, you can help by making a contribution to our (Social Proyect Smile terra), the non-profit founded by Inka Trail Expeditions Perú.
Inka Trail Expeditions Perú, Our company and all those who represent us abroad practice environmental stewardship based on the Leave No Trace philosophy. We travel in established National Parks and conservation areas, leaving only footprints and taking only photographs. We select camping locations with the most benign sanitary systems, pack in gear and foods with the least waste feasible and properly dispose of all rubbish. We design all of our trips to minimize travel times and take full advantage of local hikes and walking routes. In this way, we decrease reliance on motor transportation, and enable our clients to become more intimate with places they travel. We donate to organizations dedicated to the conservation of the ecosystems in which we operate to carbon-offset the use of natural resources that our trips cause. Because we believe sustainability applies to economic and social well-being in addition to environmental health, we make sure our tours directly benefit the locations to which our clients travel. We support local organizations, non-profits, and schools to improve the quality of life in the areas through which we travel. We employ native guides, porters, and logistical members of our staff, as well as supporting locally owned and operated hotels, lodges and restaurants. We also ensure fair wages for all with whom we work and contract. This commitment has created enduring relationships with members of our international team and greatly added to our clients' experiences abroad.
At our Seattle headquarters, we employ best environmental practices in our daily work. Our energy-efficient office is purposely located within walking distance to all of our major needs to minimize trips by car during our workday. We encourage our employees to use alternative forms of transportation, and some bike or walk to work daily. We have made efforts beyond simply using recycled paper products by making our company nearly all web and computer-based. We mail only the essentials to our clients, communicating predominately by waste-free email and phone. Additionally, we email newsletters and rely on our website to notify travelers of updates instead of mailing brochures that are paper intensive.
Each year, Inka Trail Expeditions Perú hosts a Christmas Party in Cusco. committed to sharing the spirit of Christmas giving and participates in activities distributing presents, meals, hot chocolate to children.. We continually seek new ways to actively support sustainable tourism.
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Inka Trail Expeditions Perú based in Cusco
Commitment to quality, we have ISO 9001, ensuring excellence in our services.
With ISO 14001 we prioritize environmental sustainability, reducing our impact on the planet.
We are an official agency and tour operator, ensuring a unique and high quality travel experience.
Traveler's Choice Award in 2023, a testament to our dedication to exceptional travel experiences.