We are Machu Picchu Team, a local tour operator based in Cusco, Peru. We design and run our own treks and tours across the Andes — from the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, the Salkantay and Inca Jungle routes, Cusco day tours, Choquequirao and the Amazon. Because you book directly with us, with no intermediaries, you talk to the same local team that runs your trip on the ground.
Why travel with us
Honest, fair prices
As the operator, we set our own prices — there is no agency markup in the middle. You pay a fair rate for real, well-run trips, and you always know what is included before you book.
Exceptional, personal service
From your first message to the last day of your trip, a real person from our Cusco team looks after you. We reply quickly, plan around your dates and pace, and take care of the details so you can simply enjoy Peru.
Unique experiences in Peru
We know these mountains, trails and ruins because they are home. That local knowledge lets us show you the iconic sites and the quieter corners most visitors never reach — authentic experiences, not a rushed checklist.
Small groups, direct and personal
We keep our groups small — a maximum of 12 travelers — so your guide has time for everyone. With direct booking and no intermediaries, nothing is lost in translation between you and the team on the trail.
Our certifications
Machu Picchu Team is a tour operator licensed by MINCETUR, Peru's national tourism authority, so every trip is run by an officially registered, accountable company. We also follow GSTC-aligned, responsible and sustainable tourism practices, caring for the trails, communities and landscapes that make these journeys possible.
Our team
Our strength is our people — a team of bilingual, certified local guides from the Cusco region, supported by skilled cooks, horsemen and porters who make every trek run smoothly and safely. They are born storytellers who share the history, culture and living traditions of the Andes, and they treat every traveler like a guest. Together we are the team behind every Machu Picchu Team trip.
Sustainable tourism
We believe travel should give back. By operating directly and hiring locally, we support the local economy and local employment — guides, cooks, drivers, porters, muleteers and the families and communities along our routes. We travel ethically and responsibly: minimizing our impact on fragile trails, respecting Andean communities and helping protect the places we are lucky enough to call home.
Ready to travel with a local team?
Explore our Machu Picchu tours and treks, or dive into our free travel guide to start planning your trip to Peru with people who live here.