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In this month of Pachamama (August) we are offering a 5% discount on all new treks booked for October. Offer valid only until 31st August 2013. So whether its the magnificent Ausangate 5 day trek, our awesome Salkantay to Machu Picchu 5 day trek, one of our cultural Lares Treks, with a visit to the amazing thermal pools in Lares, or the Classic Choquequirao route, to name but a few,...Read More

In early May, 2013, Anthony and Shari Ellis from Michigan, USA hiked the epic Choquequirao to Machu Picchu trek, celebrating their 20th anniversary. They trekked with Apus Peru veteran guide Jose Sotelo. We thank Anthony and Shari for sharing their photos with us. They truly capture the majesty of the trek! We always welcome others who have trekked with Apus Peru to do the same! Photos like these are excellent...Read More

Continuing with our series of blogs – introduction to the Peruvian Market place, here we are including some interesting plants and herbs. Coca Coca is a traditional, pre-Colombian crop of the Andes and still widely used today as a tea or to chew.  Coca is thought to help with the acclimatization process and increased energy.  Many people in Cusco drink a mate de coca after finishing a meal to help...Read More

Here at Apus Peru we often get asked how we differ than other companies. We believe that one of the key reasons is that we do think ‘out of the square’.  We like to offer our clients the chances to do things that are truly and uniquely off the beaten track.  We want our clients to be able to see, experience and feel a side of the Andes that is...Read More

Apus Peru has been recommended in the latest edition of Lonely Planet Peru! Just published recently this edition updates previous guides. We are recommended as Cusco region trekking operator, as well as a specialist for the Ausangate and Choquequirao routes!Read More