Welcome to Peru By Locals

Let us welcome you to Peru and experience the best of our Tour Packages to Machu Picchu, we provide world-class tours that include hotels, transportation, professional local tour guides, and professional service from the beginning to the end and are designed to attract those who love adventure, exploring, trekking, trying new food,  learning about exciting new places and experiencing different cultures.

Boutique trips

All exclusive and custom trips are catered to your needs, we only provide top quality service for amazing experiences.

We are the choice for your outdoor adventures

Since our operations started  we have pioneered adventures of a lifetime, all driven by our goals providing worlds class trekking experiences.

We design personalized trips

Our experts work with you from the beginning to the end building the perfect tailored itineraries for seamless and secure experiences.

Ethical and eco-friendly tourism

Climate change is happening fast that encouraged us to be environmentally conscious and going green inspired us as well as people over the world.

Inmersive travel

Travel to Peru and do more than just a tour, Peru by Locals shows you the soul of our country, its authenticity, and connects you with locals.

Our Best Tours

100% quality of service

Our Best Packages

Ausangate Trek

From: USD1360.00 Ausangate Trek 7D/6N
  • Activity Type Trekking
  • Difficulty Moderate

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Choquequirao Trek

Choquequirao Trek 5D/4N
  • Activity Type Trekking
  • Difficulty Moderate

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Salkantay Trekking

Salkantay Trekking 4D/3N
  • Activity Type Trekking
  • Difficulty Moderate

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Lares trek to Machu Picchu

Lares trek to Machu Picchu 4D/3N
  • Activity Type Trekking
  • Difficulty Moderate

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Days Hikes

Short walks that will surprise you in Cusco.

Ausangate & Rainbow mountain Trip 4D/3N

Peru by Locals is the only company that offers you this trek supported by Llamas, our goal is to bring back these animals since the number of Llamas in Peru is getting lower because the mountain people don’t give them much uses anymore. In the Incan times, Llamas were used for transporting loads but the use of wool and meat was very small, the reason mountain people try to have Alpacas and not Llamas.

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Chris H
Chris H
2023-10-12
Become a part of an amazing community. Peru by Locals is incredible. They can handle groups of all sizes and types of people. Their patience and expertise are unmatched. Jose truly cares about his community and the Quechua community from which he comes. It shows through in every aspect of how he treats his staff. That same respect and care extends to his guests as you become part of the community. I have traveled with Jose and Peru by Locals many times and I ALWAYS recommend him to other travelers.
Caitlin O
Caitlin O
2023-10-10
Hike the Inca Trail and Sustainably Support the Local Community If you are looking for a sustainable tourism option that supports the local community in Peru, this is your best bet! The closeness of Jose and his team with the local community is what really helps set this experience apart from other tour operators. This is the fourth time I have traveled in Peru with Jose, and I have never been disappointed. I take groups of high school students to Peru every few years for a trekking and cultural experience, and Jose and his team are always exceptional. Apart from touring sites in Cusco and completing the Inca Trail Trek, Jose also provides us the opportunity to visit a local school and really get to know the children and Quechua community in the surrounding area. The guides at Peru by Locals speak English, Spanish, and Quechua fluently; and the team is incredible.They are kind, knowledgeable and full of fun energy. The food is freshly prepared and the chef’s are able to accommodate a variety of dietary needs efficiently. I wouldn’t recommend traveling with any other company for your visit to Machu Picchu and surrounding sites.
Michelle A
Michelle A
2023-10-07
Inca Trail Peru by Locals gave us a lifetime experience. The guides were extremely knowledgeable, patient, answered all of our questions and were so encouraging. The porters were extremely kind, always smiling and willing to make this trip the best. I 100% recommend them, thank you so much for this wonderful trip!!
Sylvia
Sylvia
2023-06-20
A trip of a lifetime!! I cannot say enough good things about my recent trip to beautiful Peru and our wonderful guide Jose! Our 2-week trip was very well planned and tailored to our preferences. Every person who helped us on our trip was welcoming, informative, and professional. Accommodations were perfect and the meals were beyond what I expected. It truly was the most relaxing, stress-free vacation I have had. Special thanks to our guide Jose, who became a true friend on the trip. He was so accommodating and always made sure we had what we needed. He is a wealth of information as it pertains to Peru history and even taught us a little Quechua. I feel so fortunate to have gotten to know him and learn so much about Peru.
johnpellow
johnpellow
2023-06-13
Customized Tour of Cusco including Macha Picchu, the Sacred Valley and Rainbow Mountain Jose, the owner of Peru by Locals put together a customized 9 day tour of the region of Cusco that was perfect for getting us acclimated to the altitude and allowed us to experience the true culture of Peru. Our Guide Auriol, was very knowledgeable with the Inca history, the geography and everything else Peru. He was very patient with us and made sure we all accomplished every feat. Our trip included a tour of Cusco, the Sacred Valley, a trek to a 300' waterfall, train rides across the region, a long day trek on the Inca Trail to Macha Picchu, an assent of Waynapicchu, and a 4 day high altitude trek at over 16,500 feet with Llamas to Rainbow Mountain. We could not have asked for better service and experience. If you are looking for a great tour operator that will take care of your every need, Peru by Locals is the only way to go. Thank you Jose, Auriol and the rest of the team for making our trip an experience of a lifetime.
Bryan S
Bryan S
2023-06-13
11 Day custom tour including Machu Picchu, Ausangate, Rainbow Mountain, Sacred Valley and LLAMAS!! Peru by Locals customized an 11 day Peru experience that was just incredible. Every detail was thought of and taken care of. We did a city tour of Cuzco, a tour through the Sacred Valley, 1 day on the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, a hike to a waterfall, and ended our trip with a 4 day (3 night) llama trek around a Ausangate mountain to the rainbow mountain. Jose Condor organized and made sure every detail was perfect. Our guide, Auriol, was just perfect. So knowledgeable about the history, geography, botany of Peru, and made sure that we were well informed, and well taken care of. Auriol was extremely patient with us on our track and super encouraging. Peru by Locals provides the local feel by using the very best local people to give the very best experience. It was WAY above any expectation we could’ve had. Thank you to Peru By Locals for giving us the best anniversary trip we could imagine.
AmyC1000
AmyC1000
2023-05-22
Best Trip Ever!!! Seriously, one of the best trips of my life! We went from Arequipa to Chivay to Puno and then ended at Cusco and Machu Pichu. Using Peru by Locals was a game changer. Jose had everything planned and taken care of so my friends and I were able to sit back and enjoy every single minute of the trip. I’ve used many guides and guided companies before and seriously, none of them have come close to the experience we had with Jose and Peru by Locals. They go completely above and beyond. If you’re planning any type of trip to Peru, I cannot recommend this company enough!!
Emilie B
Emilie B
2023-05-21
Great trip with a great guiding company! I can’t say enough great things about Peru By Locals. Everything was very organized, fun and memorable. I started with day tours of Cusco and the Sacred Valley so that I could acclimate. These two days were so great. I saw all of the must see sights and learned so much about the history. Then I went in the inca trail for 4 days and 3 nights. My guide, chef and porters were amazing. They all worked so hard to make my trip great. The food was outstanding. Imagine fine dining 3 meals per day while camping! My guide was so knowledgeable. I learned so much about the history, the environment and wildlife. Then Machu Picchu! wow! The tour was really good. I hiked up to Huayna Picchu was an aventure. I would recommend it! The last day I did a day hike to Rainbow Mountain which was truly beautiful and challenging. There was so much to see and do in the time I was there. I would highly recommend this trip and this company. I was traveling alone and always felt safe. Peru by Locals is a reliable, trustworthy and exceptional guiding company.
Rebecca Irelan
Rebecca Irelan
2023-05-18
1,000% recommend - best trip of our lives! This was literally the best trip of my life, made even more amazing by our super guides, Jose and Auriol, and our ace driver John. Everyone was knowledgeable, kind, funny, and they went above and beyond to make the trip so special for us. We loved learning about the Quechuan culture from Jose; it really brought the sites alive. Our group (two couples) did not have to share the van with other tourists, which was nice. We felt safe everywhere we went. The guides helped to translate when we struggled with our Spanish; they spoke excellent English. Our three-star hotels were all very clean and nice. Our eight-day, lodge-based itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Cusco, rest/walk around city at leisure. Day 2: Cusco city tour Day 3: Sacred Valley tour Day 4: Cultural immersion at the Willoq Village Day 5: Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu Day 6: Qeswachaka Bridge Day 7: Humantay Lake Day 8: Rainbow Mountain Note: We did much more each day than just this; every day was packed full of stops and sites and sometimes even impromptu events (roadside stargazing, a stop for chicha beer and a game of sapo, etc.). The cultural immersion day in the village of Willoq was such a highlight of this trip. We loved getting to know their ways of life, eat the foods they traditionally eat, see their beautiful woven pieces, and visit the school. Each day was truly wonderful in such different ways. I am glad we included all of it and would not have wanted to change anything in the itinerary. The drives to the sites offered opportunities to soak in the views of the countryside. The food everywhere was amazing! Even the boxed lunches we had while roaming the countryside were super delicious. The restaurants were really good, all freshly prepared local foods. Absolutely fantastic trip of a lifetime! I am already scheming to get back there again. 😀 Highly, highly recommend going with Peru By Locals for your visit - they made it a million times better with their approach and attitude. 💕
Maarten V
Maarten V
2022-09-02
200% satisfied, from start till the end of the Inca Trail Today we finished the Inca Trail to the Machu Pichu. From the moment we got in contact with Peru with Locals till the moment we finished the trail, everything was very well organised! Also Aureoil, our guide on the trail, was outstanding. He did not only guide us on the trail, but told us also a lot about the history of Machu Pichu. The food during the trail was outstanding, it is almost crazy how they can prepare such a food every day at the campsite. If you are looking for a company to do the Inca Trail with, Peru by Locals is the place to be!

Our Top Guides

Jose Condor

  • Degrees: Tourism management and hospitality
  • Specialty: History, trekking, biking
  • Rescue traning: WFR (Wilderness First Reply) by NOLS
  • Since:Certified guide from 2004
  • Hobbies:Hiking, exploring new routes, photografy

Edgar Mora

  • Degrees:Tourism management and hospitality
  • Proffesions: Treeking, birding and history guide
  • Rescue traning: WFR (Wilderness first answer) by NOLS
  • Since: Certified guide from 2005
  • Hobbies: Photografy, birding, motorbiking

Auriol Medina

  • Degrees: Tourism management and hospitality
  • Specialty: History, long-distance trekking, biking, 4 whiling
  • Rescue traning: CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) by RED CROSS
  • Since: Certified guide from 2012
  • Hobbies: Hiking, exploring new routes, photografy

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