Alpaca Expeditions has been named among the Top 100 Travel Agencies & Tour Operators of the World 2026 by Luxury Lifestyle Awards, recognizing the company’s commitment to authentic Peruvian travel experiences, exceptional service, and high operational standards and sustainable practices.
With demand for Peru continuing to grow and availability for iconic trails and experiences becoming increasingly limited during the peak travel period that now extends through the end of September, Alpaca Expeditions is encouraging travel advisors and travelers alike to begin planning 2027 Peru journeys early to secure preferred dates and create the best possible travel experience.
Founded in Cusco in 2012 by former porter and guide Raul Ccolque, Alpaca Expeditions has grown from a small Indigenous-owned trekking operator into a globally recognized Peru travel specialist, welcoming travelers from around the world. For travel professionals, Alpaca Expeditions offers the advantage of working directly with local experts who have extensive destination knowledge, are committed to supporting local communities, and bring exceptional operational expertise from the Andes to the Amazon and beyond.
Luxury Peru Experiences Designed by Local Experts
Travel advisors looking to create premium Peru itineraries can explore Alpaca Expeditions’ Luxury Collection, featuring privately guided journeys, boutique accommodations, luxury trekking experiences, gourmet dining and authentic cultural encounters.
As interest in Peru continues to increase, the local travel expert supports travel advisors by helping them secure travel dates and coordinate key travel components for their clients well in advance, particularly for Salkantay and Inca Trail permits, Machu Picchu entrance and viewing circuits, train service, and lodging.
Peru’s carefully managed visitor access system, including daily visitor quotas, timed-entry tickets and designated circuits at Machu Picchu, helps protect the UNESCO World Heritage Site while ensuring travelers continue to enjoy a positive and meaningful experience.
“Travel advisors play an important role in helping clients discover Peru more deeply and responsibly, “said Raul Ccolque. “By planning early, advisors have more flexibility to design personalized itineraries, secure preferred travel dates, and book experiences that best match their clients’ interests. Our role is to support advisors in creating memorable journeys for their clients while helping them navigate the logistics required to deliver a seamless travel experience”, Ccolque added.
To help better understand how Machu Picchu access is managed and why planning is important, Alpaca Expeditions has recently published an educational guide titled, “How Many Visitors Can Machu Picchu Really Handle? Understanding Machu Picchu’s Carrying Capacity”.
