If you’re travelling to Cusco-Perú or if you are already here, you might have some questions about our service and of course Peru itself. Our FAQs are aimed at helping you with any question you may have during your trip to Perú.
It is always best to book as soon as possible and during busy season (May-September) this is especially important as tickets and trips sell out quickly. During this period we suggest you book at least 2-3 months in advance but if this is not possible we will try our best to accommodate your schedule.
Yes we can help create an itinerary that is accommodating to your schedule. Email us with your desired trips and travel dates and we will happily create a customized itinerary that fits your schedule!
We expect the absolute best from our tour guides as we want you to have the experience you always desired in Peru. Our guides are both English and Spanish-speaking Peruvians. They are knowledgeable professional guides who are constantly in close contact with AIT. Guides in Cusco are University trained and licensed for any cultural trips.
Yes, of course. We offer solo or group packages and will place your group in the same accommodation and tours.
For any camping/overnight trips, we provide the mattresses and tents. Sleeping bags can be rented through us. We can also assist in pointing you in a direction for quality gear that you may need for your trip!
On trips such as Machu Picchu, we require you to have a passport on hand to book your tickets and enter the site. Also, any overnight buses and cultural sites do require a passport as well.
Of course! We offer secure storage for your luggage when you don´t want to worry about your extra baggage. Also, many hostels and hotels allow you to store luggage with them!
Although not required, we highly recommend you take out personal insurance since sickness and injury are always possible anywhere in the world. In the event you are unable to travel due to illness or injury, we can assist you in receiving lost costs by writing a letter to your insurance carrier.
Your safety is our biggest concern; therefore, tours are inspected and partaken by our staff ensuring the safest trips possible. Yet we always ask customers to exercise a degree of caution and listen intently to your tour guides.
We accept Peruvian Soles, Credit Card, USD or US bank transfer. If you do bring other currency it is easy and safe to exchange currency for Soles or USD in Cusco.
Yes we provide pickup or drop-off at the airport and pickup or drop-off at your accommodation for approximately $10 USD each way (price may vary depending on the location of the accommodation).
American Inca Trail is the leading local travel agency for Cusco-Perú. We provide customized itineraries for our clients to create the stress-free trip of a lifetime. We are dedicated to safe, fun and affordable travel to allow everyone a memorable travel experience.
We are a family-run business located in downtown Cusco and dedicated to providing the best experience possible. We offer a wide variety of excursions across Peru ranging from treks to Machu Picchu to paragliding in the Sacred Valley! We speak English and Spanish so can answer your questions thoroughly!
AIT (American Inca Trail) is a Cuscanian company with knowledgeable English and Spanish-speaking staff. Since our company is small, family-run and rooted in Cusco we provide up-to-date and relevant information that other larger companies cannot. Our staff has participated in the tours we offer and therefore can attest to their safety and give accurate information about them. Furthermore, due to the size of AIT, you will be in close contact with our owners via personal email and phone. If any issues or concerns ever arise you can contact our ownership directly and we will answer your questions in a prompt and timely manner.
We are located on Av. El Sol 616, Office 3 less than a 10 min walk from Plaza de Armas and a 15 min drive from the airport. Our office is in the Maximo Nivel building on the main floor and the third office on the right.
You can book directly on our website, call or email us. Or if you are in Cusco you can stop by the office and book a trip with us in person.
We take care of all of the ticket purchases and will give them to you at the office or send them to your tour guide depending on what trips you booked with us. Before all trips, we will offer you an in-person orientation to review everything in detail!
