Alpaca Expeditions

We had an incredible experience on the 5-day Inca Trail hike with Alpaca. One of the biggest advantages of the 5-day trek is the slower pace, which is especially welcome given the challenging terrain. It also allows time to explore stunning Inca ruins that many other groups have to hurry past. Rolando, our head guide, was outstanding—his depth of knowledge ranged from Inca history and astronomy to local flora and fauna, and his English was excellent. Wilbur, our second guide, was equally wonderful: kind, attentive, and always going the extra mile, from bringing us tea in the mornings to offering steady support on the trail. Arriving at Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate was a truly unforgettable moment. Alpaca is a locally run, community-driven organization that clearly takes great care of its staff. Their level of organization throughout the entire trip was exceptional, and it was obvious that their team was the best equipped of anyone we encountered—top-quality clothing, boots, gear, tents, and bags. Go Green Machine—Haku Haku! And special recognition goes to Raul, our chef, who prepared truly remarkable meals throughout the 4-night, 5-day journey.

We had an absolutely amazing experience with Alpaca Expeditions! Our group of nine was such a lovely mix of people, and the energy throughout the trek was wonderful. Our guides, Victor and Walter, were fantastic—both spoke excellent English, were patient with the slower climbers, and made sure everyone felt comfortable. The bonus was all the extra magic they brought: Victor shared incredible stories and insights about Inca history that made the trail come alive, and Walter turned out to be the best photographer ever—we have the most stunning pictures thanks to him! And I can’t forget to mention our chef, Donato, who prepared the most delicious, wholesome Peruvian meal for lunch. We were blown away by the quality and variety of the food—especially considering it was all made on the trail! Overall, Alpaca Expeditions delivered an unforgettable adventure filled with culture, kindness, and great company. Highly recommend them to anyone thinking about doing the Inca Trail!

Brilliant once in a lift time experience. Americo was our guide. If you can get him as your guide you are in safe hands. He is passionate about the history and nature you will discover during your hiking experience. He really got to know the group and brought us together despite some tough weather conditioning's. The porters Pacho and he’s crew are to be admired for their incredible work ethic. Some of the hardest workers I have seen. The chef Belisario was amazing what he could produce in the middle to the forrest with limited equipment and hard weather conditions.

More incredible than imagined!! Thank you Inca Trail. Thank you Alpaca Expeditions. Superior guides! Phenomenal foods with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free preferences being covered. Chef Fabian and his team prepared incredible foods for every meal! The portering team were incredibly industrious up and down the trail, setting up and breaking down the camp sites. Our guides Romario P. and Saul were completely in charge, making sure everyone was looked after and every need was addressed! As arduous as this Trek was, with my wife and I being 59 years old, the rest of the group was extremely well managed by Romario P and Saul who insured the quicker members could maintain a good pace and the slower members were looked after and encouraged to the very last step!

Unforgettable Inca Trail experience with Alpaca Expeditions! Tough, muddy, emotional, hilarious — and 100% worth it. Our 4-day / 3-night Inca Trail trek was perfectly run by Alpaca Expeditions. Huge shoutout to our incredible guide Américo — knowledgeable, calm, and full of laughs. Belisario, our head chef, somehow produced restaurant-quality meals at altitude (still thinking about the food 🤯), and Pacho, our lead porter, was an absolute legend. The entire porter team were unbelievably strong, kind, and looked after us so well — it was lovely to meet them and hear more them. Everything felt professional from start to finish, and we’ll genuinely miss being woken up each morning with hot coca tea. We were a small group of 7 which made it feel personal and fun. Challenging but incredibly rewarding — arriving at Machu Picchu felt unreal. Highly recommend. 🏔️🦙

Amazing 5 day Salkantay trek with our guide Nilton and the team Ciriaco, Maritsa and Clemente. The hiking was challenging but our guide made sure everyone was okay with the pace and was great at checking in to make sure we were coping okay. The organisation of the whole team was incredible and the experience felt seamless. Breakfast, lunch and dinner was 5 stars - different variety of foods that everyone loved. Camping was great and tents were set up ready for us every time. We felt very well looked after. The hiking itself is beautiful and takes you through various different landscapes. Nilton provided great insights throughout with information reminding us about the historical and spiritual significance of where we were, which set a positive tone for the hike. Would definitely recommend Alpaca for this experience!

We did the 5D/5N Salkantay trek: There are not enough wonderful things that I could say to capture how incredible this experience was. The views are incredible for the duration of the trek and while the hike is challenging, it’s made easier and enjoyable the whole time by the Alpaca Expedition team. We had the most delicious food cooked by Juan Carlos for each meal, it was a highlight of each day! Elias, our porter, was so kind and it was inspirational seeing how strong he is in carrying bags and helping make each day special for us. We loved that even though they are working hard each fay they’re always laughing and smiling. We also had the most knowledgeable guide. Special thanks to Americo for teaching us about Inca culture and Peru history throughout the duration of a trip. Not only is he hilarious and had us laughing throughout the whole trip, but we wouldn’t have had as impactful of a trip if we didn’t have him as a guide to help us learn more about the culture. Thank you all for being so welcoming to us & for showing us the beauty of your country, this will be an experience that I forever treasure!

10/10: Amazing 2 days Inca trail with Lucio & Raimondo. Lucio was extremely knowledgeable and professional, he explained a lot of history of the site but also on the Incas in general. Raimondo too was very helpful and always prompt to help us. The lunch was unbelievable by chef U. Totally didn’t expect that level of preparation. The overall tour was way above our expectations Just a small note on the check in process at the Cusco office, we believe it lacked any explanations or welcoming. I believe the staff at the office should be equally prepared.