Tour operator
Llama Path
A Cusco trekking company with more than 20 years of Inca Trail experience, known for small groups and its porter welfare programme.
Alpaca Expeditions
A Cusco-based adventure company running the Inca Trail, Salkantay, Lares and Rainbow Mountain trips, with ISO certifications and community projects since 2013.
At a glance
- Type
- Trekking and Machu Picchu tours
- Area
- Historic Centre, Cusco, Peru
- Official site
- alpacaexpeditions.com
Good to know
- Inca Trail
- Salkantay
- Rainbow Mountain day trips
- Community projects
Why we recommend it
Alpaca Expeditions is a Cusco-based trekking company that describes itself as an award-winning Peruvian adventure travel firm. Its office is on the second floor at Calle Heladeros 157 in the centre of Cusco, and its copyright line dates the business back to 2012. It has run social and sustainability projects in Peru since 2013.
The company's best-known trip is the Classic Inca Trail, a four-day, three-night group trek to Machu Picchu, returning by Vistadome train. For those short of time there is a two-day Short Inca Trail with a night in a hotel. Alternatives to the Inca Trail include the five-day Salkantay Trek, which uses sky domes for some nights, the four-day Lares Trek and the six-day Choquequirao trek combined with Machu Picchu. Day trips cover Rainbow Mountain with the Red Valley and Humantay Lake, and there is a full-day Machu Picchu tour by train. Longer multi-day packages combine several regions of Peru.
Alpaca Expeditions places weight on how it treats its staff. It says it supports its porters with fair treatment, safe working conditions and care on every trek, and publishes a page on the ethical treatment of Inca Trail porters. An initiative called Empowering Women offers women training, employment and leadership opportunities in tourism. The company holds four ISO certifications, numbers 9001, 45001, 14001 and 21101, along with a carbon footprint certificate.
Its recognitions include Peru's leading tour operator at the World Travel Awards 2026 and a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award in 2025, as well as Peruvian industry awards such as the Inca Dorado and the Qente Awards. It reports tens of thousands of reviews across platforms, which reflects its size.
The company suits first-time trekkers and anyone who wants a well-organised group departure, and it can also arrange private trips. Tours are listed with a minimum of two people. Book through the company's website or by email, and allow a few days in Cusco to acclimatise before a high-altitude trek such as Salkantay or Rainbow Mountain. The office can be reached by phone or WhatsApp, with an emergency line for travellers already on tour and a dedicated email address for submitting passport details.
Alpaca Expeditions FAQs
Where is the Alpaca Expeditions office?
At Calle Heladeros 157, Office 24-25, on the second floor, in central Cusco.
What is their main trek?
The Classic Inca Trail, a four-day, three-night trek to Machu Picchu.
Is there a shorter Inca Trail option?
Yes, a two-day Short Inca Trail with a hotel night.
Do they run Rainbow Mountain trips?
Yes, a one-day Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley tour.
How do they treat porters?
The company says it provides fair treatment, safe working conditions and care for porters on every trek.
Which certifications do they hold?
Four ISO certifications (9001, 45001, 14001 and 21101) and a carbon footprint certificate.
What is the minimum group size?
Tours are listed with a minimum of two people.
How do you contact them?
By phone on +51 84 254278 or by email at [email protected].