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.
Kate was great to work with in the planning stage. She was prompt, helpful, and efficient. Our tour guide, Edwin, was knowledgeable and passionate. We were very happy to have traveled with Adventure Life, it made the trip easy and a true pleasure. We could concentrate on enjoying the experience rather than the details of travel.
Lisa Bridge
TrustScore 4.8 | 175 reviews
TrustScore 4.8 of 5
Based on 175 reviews on
1 day ago
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
3 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
4 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
