Why Choose Us

Genuine Peru Adventures at Peru by Locals style

If you are looking for an adventure that involves colourful landscapes, very little known places, experince the real culture of natives, historical tours. We know Peru from corner to corner, Peru by Locals is right place to fit.

As much as we care the quality of our service we care our people, our native communities supporting them especially in thier school education.

• Peru by Locals offers tailor-made treks and tours and we cater to your individual interests when we plan your tour – whether it is nature, history, culture, food or photography, we can do it all.
• We are committed to providing world-class tours based on exceptional customer service.
• We are a locally owned and highly experienced travel company based in Cusco, Peru.
• Our staff consists of members which have decades of first-hand experience in the Peruvian tourism sector.
• All the management and staff at Peru by Locals speak English, Spanish and Quechua (the language of the Incas).
• Our guides and staff members are professionally trained and educated in the history of the Incas, Peruvian history, culture and traditions, first aid, guiding treks and tours, the fauna and flora of the region, and tourism management.
• We are committed to protect and cherish our environment.
• We are committed to create jobs and empower local people. We believe in fair labour practices and honoring and treating all our employees with dignity.
• We have programs to help with the development of the porters’ families and communities, such as planting trees and buying school books and school equipment for poor local communities.
• We have also started an Education Fund to support the education of the children of porters. A percentage of income from every tour and trek is allocated to this fund.

With year round departures and diverse unique itineraries from 1 to 12 days in length, we offer wide range of tours and treks, and all the tours will be customized according to your needs. We guarantee you the experience of a lifetime!

Original adventures with locals

Peru by Locals employs local Peruvians that know well our culture, have travelled in all the corners of Peru and explored all Cusco area. We run traditional tours and treks to Machu Picchu, but we can take you on treks that no others go. We know our places very well, so if you are looking for uncrowded treks or private tours, we are who you are looking for. We have special programs for those that like to explore the lost Incan trails – we explored many of them and want to share it with you so you can feel like the real explorer and finish your adventure in Machu Picchu.

Peru small group specialists

Our tours are designed for those who love adventure, want to explore new places, experience the local culture, love food, like history or photography, for all the ages whether you are travelling alone or with friends. We are also specialized in private tours and treks.

Small groups are the best and average tour or trek group is around 3-12 people. Why is this great? Well, have you ever waited in line while 40 other people get a coffee in the morning? Believe it or not, it is not fun. Taking small groups allows us flexibility to take you on adventure to places that nobody else goes.

Our local Tour Guides

Peru by Locals travel guides are locals, knowledgeable about the Peruvian culture and fun loving folks with a passion to show you the real Peru. We select only the most enthusiastic, professional and committed guides for tours and treks, as we believe that the most important ingredient for a successful tour is a great guide.

Peru by Locals style of travel

Peru by Locals distinctive style of adventure travel offers something different to your ordinary guided tour or package holiday. Every year the INCA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU AND OTHER TREKS ARE GETTING TOO CROWDED. Few years ago we decided to trek to unexplored places all guides, explorers and one mission: to open trails that are unknown to most of trekkers and tour companies. We all had  great times having amazing views and feeling the nature close to us with seeing nobody else on the way. Today our ethos has not changed. Come with us – we want to share our love of culture and adventure with you.

If you are thinking to trek the INCA TRAIL to Machu Picchu or other traditional trek, we will take you with our style, don’t worry as we know how to create a unique adventure for you.

Do more than you ever dreamed possible and experience the best trip!

Getting you further off the beaten path

Peru by Locals  explores wilderness areas that are often unknown, and we may be the only ones to know them. We will take you on trails that were used once but abandoned many years ago, and we want to show them to you – we will make you feel the real sensation of a REAL EXPLORER.

Freedom and Flexibility

Options and choice are a key part of Peru by Locals style of travel – your tours will be 100% tailored according to your needs.