Apumayo Expediciones offers the finest Peru adventure and luxury tours. Established in 1994, Apumayo has been exploring Peru for decades. They have a passion for traveling, exploring, and embracing the cultural heritage of the region. Apumayo specializes in delivering unique and personalized travel experiences.
Their travel adventures are characterized by their responsibility, sustainability, and customization, ensuring that each traveler enjoys a personal journey while discovering Peru.
Travelers can opt for their popular itineraries or tailor-make their trips, allowing Apumayo to craft the perfect experience in Peru for them.
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Values
SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL & COOPERATION
Apumayo Expediciones prioritizes true sustainability in all aspects of its business planning and operations. They aim to safeguard the natural and cultural values of the regions in which they operate, ensuring they are not compromised. Their commitment extends to minimizing environmental impact at every stage of their business, from wilderness journeys operating under minimal impact guidelines to running offices with maximum efficiency and minimal waste.
CONSERVATION
Minimize the negative effects of tourism. This includes ensuring that tourism does not divert resources away from local communities or drive up the prices of local resources. Provide opportunities for cultural exchange, where we share and learn from the local communities.
SECURE TRAVEL
The guides employed by Apumayo Expediciones are among the most highly regarded in Peru, boasting extensive experience in guiding across the globe. They undergo rigorous training in culture, interpretation, safety, rescue, and first aid. These skilled professionals make a significant difference in the visitor experience, providing insights into local culture and ensuring safety throughout the journey.
Furthermore, the gear utilized for their activities adheres to international standards, contributing to the creation of comfortable and unforgettable "wild" lifetime experiences for their guests.
INNOVATION
In the past, Apumayo Expediciones pioneered the exploration of new adventure destinations for kayaking and rafting, such as the Colca and Cotahuasi rivers, where they conducted initial explorations and commercial journeys. Currently, they are introducing new alternatives for hiking and trekking experiences, supported by llamas. These journeys follow lost Inca trails near Machu Picchu.
Moreover, Apumayo Expediciones has ventured into running a new and spectacular section of the Apurimac River known as "the black canyon," which marks the source of the Amazon River. This expansion allows them to continue offering exciting and unique outdoor experiences to their clients.
Environmental & Social Policy
Fair Trade in Tourism
Apumayo Expediciones stands out as the sole adventure company in Peru actively engaged in environmental campaigns aimed at safeguarding the rivers in which they operate. Additionally, at the conclusion of every rafting trip in the Ollantaytambo region, they ensure to patronize local services for lunch from a restaurant owned by a family from the nearby community of Cachiccata.
By choosing to travel with Apumayo Expediciones, clients directly contribute to these efforts in various ways, as a portion of the trip cost is allocated to support activities and campaigns such as Vilcanota river clean-ups, protection of the Qeunua relict forest, environmental education initiatives, vocational training programs, and reforestation projects.
Moreover, Apumayo and its partners are actively developing an ecotourism program within the community of Cachiccata, near Ollantaytambo, with the objective of equitably sharing the benefits of tourism with the local residents.
Environmental Sustainability
Apumayo Expediciones emphasizes genuine sustainability throughout its business planning and operations. Their primary goal is to safeguard the natural and cultural heritage of the regions where they operate, ensuring that these values are preserved and not compromised. They are committed to minimizing environmental impact at every stage of their business operations.
Their wilderness journeys adhere strictly to minimal impact guidelines, ensuring that their exploration activities leave minimal trace on the environment. Moreover, Apumayo's office operations prioritize maximum efficiency and waste reduction, aligning with their commitment to sustainability.
Additionally, Apumayo actively contributes to conservation efforts. They seek partnerships with local environmental organizations to advocate for conservation, promote environmental protection, and participate in rehabilitation initiatives whenever feasible. Through these collaborations, Apumayo strives to make a positive impact on the conservation of natural resources and ecosystems.
Responsible Travel
· Apumayo's operations should maximize the positive effects of tourism on the host communities. This includes the employment of local staff, using local suppliers and developing sustainable businesses for them.
· Minimize the negative effects of tourism. This includes ensuring that tourism does not divert resources away from local communities or drive up the prices of local resources.
· Provide opportunities for cultural exchange, where we share and learn from the local communities.
· Contribute towards host community welfare. Where possible, Apumayo will engage in partnerships with other companies and clients to develop programs that can assist the host communities. This may include support for health, education, or environmental protection matters.
· Apumayo aim to increase your knowledge of the destination to encourage appropriate behavior and minimize the cultural and environmental impact.
Excursions / Activities
Apumayo Expediciones offers immersive township experiences in Lima, Arequipa, and Cusco, combining historical interpretation with outdoor activities tailored to various preferences and skill levels. Their experienced guides provide insights into local culture, while international-standard gear ensures comfortable adventures. Additionally, their culinary offerings feature Andean cuisine, enriching the overall journey for visitors.
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Meyer Smolen
4 days ago
The Adventure Life staff, for me it's Franny, always listens to what I say about what kind of travel my wife and I want and expect. It never goes wrong. The motto at AL seems to be I will get back to you right away if not sooner. Requested changes and special requests are encouraged and acted on ASAP.
Dick Philpot
6 days ago
The trip planners at Adventure Life were very helpful and always replied to my inquiries right away. The excursions, accomodations, and local guides were excellent
Avi Argaman
1 week ago
Be sure to sign up for all the tours, otherwise you will be sitting on the boat since not all stops are moored at a dock. Some are anchored.
Gail Puryear
1 week ago
There were two best aspects to our trip:
1. The Adventure Life folks and the folks in Athens and Crete who supported our itinerary, guided us, and ran the cooking program were all superb.
2. Everything they all planned for us went without a hitch. When we needed a bit of help, they came through with really good answers.
We became aware of AL from a friend who had an excellent experience in a different location. So did we. We can recommend AL without reservation.
Tom Campbell
1 week ago
My agent Jeff did not push the sale while providing thorough information and replying quickly to my many questions.