Our goal is simple: to make your journey easier, more personal, and meaningful from the moment you arrive in Cusco. Our local guides bring first-hand knowledge of the trails, mountains, communities, and cultural heritage that make this region unique.
Whether you are looking for a classic Machu Picchu tour by train, a challenging journey along the Inca Trail, or an adventure through the high Andes, we organize carefully planned experiences for travelers who want to discover Peru with a local team.
Machu Picchu can be visited from Cusco in several ways, depending on how much time you have and the type of experience you want. Travelers can choose a direct train journey to the citadel for a convenient day trip, or combine Machu Picchu with a multi-day trek through the Andes. Our local team offers different options to help you choose the experience that best fits your travel plans.
Cusco is the starting point for some of the most iconic trekking routes in Peru. Beyond the Classic Inca Trail, travelers can reach Machu Picchu through the Salkantay Trek, Inca Jungle, and Lares Trek, while routes such as Ausangate offer a deeper experience of the high Andes. Our local guides bring first-hand knowledge of these trails, mountain environments, archaeological sites, and local communities, helping travelers choose the route that best fits their interests, time, and experience
We believe travel should create positive connections between visitors, local communities, and the places they explore. As a Cusco-based operator, we work with local guides, cooks, drivers, horsemen, and community members throughout our destinations. Our goal is to provide memorable trekking experiences while respecting the natural environment and the cultural traditions of the Andes.
The Cusco region offers much more than Machu Picchu. Our day tours take you into the surrounding Andes to discover high-altitude lakes, colorful mountains, traditional communities, and unique landscapes. Popular experiences include Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lake, and Pallay Punchu, making it easy to explore more of the region before or after your Machu Picchu adventure.
Traveling around Peru is a bit more complicated than in other countries. Book one of our comprehensive packages and let the Machu Picchu by Locals team handle all the difficult logistics and bookings. We have lots of options, including all the highlights of Peru, including the Amazon, Lake Titicaca, flights over the Nazca Lines, and even foodie tours around Lima. And if our published itineraries aren’t perfect, we can customize them just for you. We’ve got you covered!
Choosing a local operator means having a team in Cusco that understands the destinations, logistics, and challenges of traveling in the Andes. From your first inquiry to the end of your trip, our team works locally to organize transportation, permits, accommodation, guides, and trekking logistics according to your itinerary.
We specialize in small group adventures tours for solo travelers, couples, families and friends.
Our local tour guides have studied tourism and are well trained to be lead your adventure.
Safety is our priority and we are committed to the safety of our customers from the time you contact us.
To make your journey a great experience we take care of everything from the time you arrive at the airport.
There's a reason why so many people recommend our adventure holidays.
Our travellers are our best advocates, and they frequently recommend our specialist travel services to friends, colleagues and family when planning a trip to our region.
