Alpaca Expeditions’ Leadership Solidified with Another World Travel Awards Win as Peru’s Leading Tour Operator 2025

The Indigenous-owned trekking specialist celebrates its success with the launch of a signature Women-Only Short Inca Trail Escape.

Vancouver, B.C, October 6, 2025 — Alpaca Expeditions, 100% Peruvian Indigenous-owned and operated, has once again been recognized as Peru’s Leading Tour Operator 2025 by the prestigious World Travel Awards. This honor highlights Alpaca Expeditions’ unmatched trekking expertise, exceptional service, Indigenous guides' exceptional cultural, destination knowledge and sustainable practices.

The award also reflects Alpaca Expeditions’ diverse and innovative product offerings and its ability to adapt to market trends and the needs of today's modern travelers. To celebrate this achievement, Alpaca Expeditions is launching a soulful Inca Trail trekking adventure curated and led by women, for women.

“Winning the World Travel Award again reflects our dedication to creating authentic and inclusive trekking experiences while innovating to meet our clients’ needs and delivering transformative travel adventures in the most sustainable ways”, says Raul Ccolque, Alpaca Expeditions' founder & manager.

The new Women-Only Inca Trail Escape to Machu Picchu, is a slow-paced 4-night, 5-day package including a short 2 days/1 night women-led Inca Trail Trek and pre and post trek pampering experiences.

Highlights:

• Immersive Peruvian cooking class & Cusco city tour during the 2 or 3 days pre-trek acclimatization period

• Optional glamping experience or hotel stay

• Scenic deluxe train ride back from Machu Picchu

• Rejuvenating Andes-inspired spa treatment the day following the expedition

Led by an all-female crew of guides and porters, the trek is ideal for women who may not have attempted the traditional Inca Trail or have limited time. Small groups of up to 10 guests foster a supportive, empowering, and culturally rich experience.

"After researching several operators, Alpaca stood out for their top service, local knowledge, variety of tours, and solid sustainable approach. I’ll definitly recommend the shorter Women Inca Trail Escape to my trekking girlfriends and less adventurous sisters. It looks like a perfect trek without the intensity of a multi-day adventure and a little more pampering," said Sarah, Alpaca Expeditions’ guest who just finished a Women-Only 7-day Salkantay Trek.

The inaugural Women-Only Inca Trail Escape departs mid-November 2025. Travelers are encouraged to book early, as permits for the Inca Trail are limited.

For further information on the Women-Only Inca Trail Escape to Machu Picchu contact Alpaca Expeditions’ travel experts at info@alpacaexpeditions.com.

Click here to learn more about Alpaca Expeditions and its diverse trekking expeditions. Follow Alpaca on Facebook: @Alpaca Expeditions-Peru Tour Operator and on Instagram: @trekwithalpaca.

About Alpaca ExpeditionsAlpaca Expeditions is a 100% Peruvian Indigenous-owned and operated tour operator, founded in 2012 by Raul Ccolque, a former porter and guide deeply connected to Peru’s trekking community. Since its inception, the company has prioritized regenerative tourism, supporting local communities and gender equality by creating employment opportunities for women and initiatives that enhance children’s education and others that elevate the well-being of Alpaca Expeditions’ porters and their families. The company is recognized globally as a leader in the Peruvian travel industry with its numerous accolades and awards, including the 2025 World Travel Awards for Best Tour Operator in Peru, 2024 and 2023 South America’s Best Tour Operator and Top-Rated Peru Tour Operator by TripAdvisor. Alpaca Expeditions holds the TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame and Certificate of Excellence titles for five consecutive years, and in July 2024, received the TripAdvisor’s “Best of the Best” Travelers’ Choice Award for its diverse Inca Trail trekking expeditions collection.