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If you are even considering hiking the Inca Trail, Alpaca Expeditions should be the easiest choice that you make on your journey to Peru. My wife and I recently completed our trip, and I can say without any hesitation that we had a life-changing experience. Every element of the expedition was expertly planned; we were able enjoy the culture and the physical challenge without ever feeling lost in a new country. Our guide's name was Juan Carlos Huillca Sayritupa, and if you are lucky enough to have this man as your guide, he will change your life. He taught us so much about the rich history of Peru, the Incas, and the culture, and he made something that was physically challenging feel like an absolute joy. We are so grateful to both Juan Carlos and Alpaca expeditions, and we now have memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for giving us one of the best vacations that we have ever had. Wow!!

Juan Carlos, Jose, the Chef and Porters made our hike to Machu Picchu seamless and easy. The hike itself was one of the more challenging things I’ve done. That said, all the other details were taken care of by Juan Carlos and his team. They were encouraging, kind and professional. I would recommend them to anyone considering this journey.

11/10 experience. As someone who doesn’t have ANY camping experience, this was a great decision and totally worth it. Our tour guides, Jhymy and Romario, were super light hearted, supportive, knowledgeable, funny, and overall great people. They definitely made a difference in my experience. Additionally, the food was AMAZING. It was crazy how all these foods were able to be made on the trail. Special thanks to our chef, Mijael, for all the delicious food. Lastly, the porters. Led by the head porter, Fabian, their work ethic was outstanding and over the top, leaving camp after us every morning and having the next camp fully set up before we got there in the evening. Great atmosphere and great staff. Highly recommend!!!

This experience was so incredible, and it was all due to the staff in our group at Alpaca Expeditions. Jhymy and Romario were our guides and they exceeded expectations. They were both so passionate about the mountains and the history, I learned so much! I struggled with altitude, and multiple times a day they made sure to check on me to make sure I was safe, healthy, and happy. They always kept us in the loop, with morning and night briefings of what was to come. Mijael was our chef and he made some of the best dishes I ever had. Going into the tour I wasn’t sure what the food situation would look like, but there were so many options! The daily soups were so yummy, and one of my favorite dishes was the mango ceviche. Someone in our group was gluten free, and Mijael had gluten free options at every meal. Fabian was our porter lead and he managed everything perfectly. Our tents were always set up by the time we got to camp with our duffels inside. Everyone was so kind, if I did it again I would hope to get the same staff. Special shout out to our guide Jhymy. He knew the best spots, when to leave to avoid big crowds, and his knowledge of the history was vast. He was so professional as well as had a great sense of humor. By the end of the trip, our group became a family. Overall 10/10 experience!

Jyhmy and Romario were absolutely incredible. They kept the whole group positive even through hard times and were incredibly helpful. I can’t express my gratitude enough for our guides on this trip that ensured we made the most of this once in a lifetime opportunity. I will miss them :(. The porters were incredible, led by Fabian who made sure that everything was prefect when we arrived at camp. The food was incredible as well. I couldn’t believe the exceptional quality of the food prepared by Mijael. Everyday I looked forward to sitting down and seeing what he prepared. Overall our team of guides, chefs, and porters made this experience unforgettable.

Our Inca Trail journey to Machu Picchu was absolutely unforgettable! A huge thank you to our amazing guides, Juan Carlos and Jose, who made this experience truly exceptional. Their knowledge was incredible—they explained the history, architecture, and purpose of every archaeological site, building, and structure in such an engaging and easy-to-understand way. We learned so much about the Inca civilization and gained a much deeper appreciation for everything we saw. The entire trek was very well organized from start to finish. Every detail was taken care of, allowing us to simply enjoy the breathtaking scenery and the adventure. Juan Carlos and Jose were professional, friendly, patient, and always made sure everyone felt comfortable and supported throughout the hike. If you’re planning the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, I highly recommend requesting Juan Carlos and Jose as your guides. They truly made this once-in-a-lifetime experience even more special. Thank you for the memories!

Our family of 4 (kids age almost 12 and almost 14) had the most life changing experience on this 4 day trek to Machu Picchu. Our guide, Raul Angel, was extremely knowledgeable about history and the natural environment of the area. He was incredibly kind and knew how to make everything go smoothly. He helped guide our small group of 6 to each site so that we were mostly alone and not crowded by other groups. We had perfect weather the whole trip (June 22-25), but the temperature varies drastically. You need all of the things on their packing list. Read it carefully. You will end up carrying all of your layers every day in your day pack, but keep your pack as small as possible. The altitude up to dead woman's pass is no joke for us middle aged folks, but as soon as we descended a bit we were all good. The porters did so much more than carry all of the gear (be nice and stick to the weight limit when packing. It's insane how much they carry). They were all our support system. Our chef, Alfredo, was magnificent. The food was beyond what we could have asked for. He baked and decorated a cake somehow on our 3rd night. He also carried a lot of gear, including all of the eggs for the trip). Our wake-up times for each day were 5:00 (from Ollantaytambo), 4:40, 6:00, and 3:00. We were VERY tired when we finally got back to Cusco around 7:30 on Day 4 after the 3am wake up, 3.2 mile hike, Machu Picchu Tour, a bus ride, lunch, then 4 more hours of train and bus travel, but man oh man was it worth it. An absolutely breathtaking experience.

Our tour guides were Jyhmy and Romario and they were both super funny and very positive. They were both amazing and Jyhmy gave very good explanations and information at the sites. Every single meal I was impressed with Mijael’s food. It was very very good every single time and with little space to make the food after carrying 25 KG is very impressive. 5 Stars. We had 13 people in our group and every single person in it was great. The porters and group were very good and got along well. The atmosphere was amazing and everyone clicked very fast. We did the 4D/3N hike on the Inka trail.

We had a great experience overall! From the guide to the porters to the cook and the pickup, everything was really good. I learned a lot about the culture and the history of the Inca people.

Our 4-day, 3-night Inca Trail trek was one of the most incredible experiences of our lives, and that was largely thanks to our guide, Jan Carlos. From the very beginning, he was professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about Peru, its history, and the Inca civilisation. He took the time to explain the fascinating history, culture, wildlife, and archaeology throughout the trek, making every part of the journey even more meaningful. Jan Carlos always made sure everyone in the group was safe, comfortable, and encouraged, no matter their pace. His positive attitude, sense of humour, and enthusiasm kept spirits high, especially during the more challenging climbs. The porters and chef also deserve enormous praise. Their hard work, kindness, and incredible meals throughout the trek were nothing short of amazing. We were constantly impressed by everything they did to make the experience comfortable and memorable. Reaching the Sun Gate and seeing Machu Picchu for the first time was unforgettable, and having such an exceptional guide made that moment even more special. If you’re thinking of hiking the Inca Trail, I cannot recommend Jan Carlos highly enough. He truly went above and beyond and turned an amazing trek into a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Thank you for memories that my wife and I will treasure forever. We hope to return to Peru again someday! 🇵🇪🥾🏔️