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Trail into the Andes on the way to Choquequirao, Apurímac, Peru

Cusco & Apurímac, Peru

Beyond Machu Picchu, into the real Andes.

Trek Choquequirao, raft the Apurímac Canyon and stand above Laguna Humantay with local guides who grew up in these valleys. Small groups, honest prices, real community impact.

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14

years guiding travelers through Cusco & Apurímac

6,200+

travelers guided to Choquequirao, Humantay & the rainbow mountains

4.9★

average traveler rating across 900+ reviews

100%

Cusqueño & Apurímac-born guides and crew

Signature routes

Four ways to explore Southern Peru

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Ancient Inca terraces at the Choquequirao archaeological site

Choquequirao trek, 4 days

The "sister of Machu Picchu" without the crowds — remote ruins, condors, and Apurímac canyon views.

From $620 per person →
Turquoise waters of Laguna Humantay surrounded by snow-capped peaks

Laguna Humantay day tour

A turquoise glacial lake at 4,200m, with hot breakfast and coca tea included on the trail.

From $45 per person →
Striped slopes of Vinicunca, the Rainbow Mountain of Cusco

Montaña de Colores (Rainbow Mountain)

The striped peak of Vinicunca at sunrise, before the tour buses arrive.

From $38 per person →
Rafters navigating whitewater rapids on the Apurímac Canyon river

Kutuctay river rafting

Class III–IV whitewater through the Apurímac Canyon, one of the deepest on Earth.

From $65 per person →

Why travel with us

Built by Andean guides, not a call center

Every itinerary is designed with the muleteers, cooks and guides who live in these communities — so your trip supports the same families it introduces you to.

Off-the-beaten-path routes

Choquequirao and community-based Colca experiences most operators skip.

Small, unhurried groups

Maximum 8 travelers per group, or fully private departures on your dates.

Sustainable by design

Fair wages, local sourcing, and Leave No Trace practice on every route.

What travelers say

"Choquequirao with Quechua Explorer felt nothing like the crowded Inca Trail. Four days, six other ruins, and not one other tour group in sight."
— Anna K., Berlin, Germany
"We booked the Kutuctay rafting trip two days before departure over WhatsApp. Fast reply, fair price, and the guides knew every rapid by name."
— Marco & Julia, Buenos Aires, Argentina
"Our team from Las Bambas did a wellness weekend in the Sacred Valley. Logistics were flawless and the staff understood exactly what a rotation crew needs."
— HR Lead, mining sector client, Cotabambas

Free coffee is nice. A trek to Choquequirao is better.

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