About us

In 2007, Elvis William Bombilla Taipe from Cusco, Perú founded Imperios Peru Travel Agency Tour Operator, with nothing more than a strong desire to create an authentic Peruvian Agency, the rich diversity of tradition, adventure and mystery makes Peru a fascinating country to visit. Many Foreing Operators take advantage of this, but this Travel Agency was born in Cusco, Peru land of the Incas.

There is something for everyone and more of what you're looking for .... discover lush landscapes in a sustainable tourism experience like nothing else in the world had ever seen. We offer an alternative adventure travel for cruises and bus trips are used to, not only want to change the way how the people look for adventure holidays time, but also show that travel within Peru, are unforgettable and will mark lifes forever through our social projects (SmileTerra) that these are full of Energy and Natural adventure. is an inherent belief to the core values that inspire our being and business today.

Do you carry our luggage while on the Inca Trail? Yes! In Cuzco you will be provided with a large duffel bag in which you can place up to 6kg of personal items. Our Horses, Llamas or porters according our trip will carry these bags, along with your tent and sleeping bag while you hike the Inca Trail. (please note they will be weighed before we leave Cuzco). Items not required while on the trail can be stored safely at our hotel in Cuzco. All you will be required to carry is a daypack containing items you will need during the day (Water, camera, sunscreen, rain poncho, etc..).

International Airport upon arrival in Peru or Ecuador, and in the beginning of each tour or trip, Also includes a professional assistant who will assist you with information on your excursion.

In all our programs according to itinerary includes 01 full day in Machu Picchu , you going to visit this magical city in your own step, either taking pictures, walking, getting power of mother nature, or simply just relaxing, you can also visit in the afternoon the hot springs in the town of Machu Picchu or Aguas Calientes, a great day of relaxation.

Ourgoal is to ensure an authentic and unforgettable life-changing experience foreveryone. After all, if you're not changing, you're not growing. And isn't thatwhat life is all about? It's true. In Imperios Peru Travel Agency, changingpeople's lives isn't just a mantra, it's the very core of our company culture,the essence of who we are, and the driving force behind everything we do. Theway we see it, change is the key to innovation, and people are the key tochange. From our CEOs (Experience Officers), staff, crew ,partners and ourtravellers we interact with every day.

Imperios Peru Travel Agency has clearly defined Brand Standards for each and every aspect of our interaction with our guests. These standards are known as Gold Anchor Standards. Our passion for travel is rivaled only by our commitment to those we serve. From helping our travellers choose the perfect trip, to providing them with the most authentic life-changing adventure possible, we go out of our way to ensure a travel experience unlike anything they've ever imagined. By continually striving to exceed expectations – both theirs and ours – we're better able to connect with our travellers and change the way they see the world.

The foundation of our success is built on onevery simple principle: Do the right thing all the time, every time. For ourstaff, for our travellers, for the people and places we visit. It's thedifference between booking a trip and fulfilling a once-in-a-lifetimeadventure. It's a pledge to recognize the problems facing the world today andact quickly to meet them. Above all, it's a commitment to continually challengeourselves to see the big picture and bring about meaningful and positive changewhenever we can.

While most companies are busy thinking outside the box, we learned a long time agothat sometimes it's best to just get rid of the box altogether. That's why weencourage our staff – and our travellers – to be uniques, step off the beatenpath and boldly embark down the road less traveled. It's the reason our companyculture celebrates individuality, champions diversity and inspires fearlessinnovation. Unique? Maybe. Exciting? You bet. Coincidence? Absolutely not.

With the support of MAPFRE, the first insurance group in Latin America and Spain comprising 250firms in 44 countries. Please check box cover.

Becauseour liability for loss or damage is limited by the Travel Agency Contract, werecommend that all guests check their own insurance coverage. For greater peaceof mind, we offer Travel Insurance,including medical, baggage and Evacuation coverages to protect you during yourCovered Trip. Ask for it

We keep our group sizes low so you have the freedom to move around and get involved with your surroundings. This intimate size ensures that your group won't crowd your experience. You can expect anywhere from 12-16 travellers on a trip but the average is 14 with the exception of our ship-based and Overland truck trips. Check individual trip pages for maximum group sizes. Also we offer private tours in requested language, Portugues, Italian, French, Japanese,and others.

Public Health rules apply, taking the model of the United States healthdepartment, in this way we ensure cleaning and health in all our itineraries,only in this way we avoid future complications.

we increased interest in foodpreparation and hygiene of the group while on a trip with us. For more information about what this means for us, pleasecontact us.

We recommend that allguests, regardless of the date of travel, contact a physician or a TravelMedicine Specialist certified by WHO to receive proper instructions.
Other sources of information can be found on the websiteof the Center for Disease Control.
Travelers Health www.cdc.gov / travel (in English) or atno cost by calling 1-877-FYI-TRIP and also on the website of the World Healthat www.who.int / vaccines-diseases / (in English). As our brochure detailingall our guests should ensure that they fit on the physical and medical for thetrip. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO)provide guidelines on the required vaccinations for each country. In manycases, vaccines are only recommended, but in certain circumstances arerequired.

We're proud of our reputation as a leader ininnovative, in an authentic adventure travel, and we work hard to make sure westay there. Of course, it doesn't really feel like work when you love what youdo as much as we do. Perhaps it's because we're more than a company, we're afamily – a family of diverse individuals united by a profound respect for, andenthusiastic belief in, not only our values, but each other. This uniquecombination of respect and enthusiasm prevents us from losing sight of what mattersmost – community, people, cultural exchange – and reminds us that creatinghappiness is a privilege we all share together.

Formany, travelling abroad opens our eyes to a world that is very different fromour own and inspires us to help make a difference in the lives of people andcommunities that we have visited. Whether you have recently returned home fromtravelling, or you just genuinely wish to help make a difference in the worldaround you, you can help by making a contribution to our (Social Proyect Smilteerra), the non-profit founded by Imperios PerúTravel Agency.

Formany, travelling abroad opens our eyes to a world that is very different fromour own and inspires us to help make a difference in the lives of people andcommunities that we have visited. Whether you have recently returned home fromtravelling, or you just genuinely wish to help make a difference in the worldaround you, you can help by making a contribution to our (Social Proyect Smilteerra), the non-profit founded by Imperios PerúTravel Agency.

Annual Christmas in Cusco

Each year, Imperios Peru Travel Agency hosts a Christmas Party inCusco.committd to sharing the spirit of Christmas giving and participates inactivities distribuiting presents,meals,hot chocolate to children.

How do you envision our world in 50years? THE AMAZON lungs of the world's seven million squarekilometers of forest around the Amazon River, an area larger than Europe, actas a kidney for the planet because purifying the air by removing carbon dioxideand expel oxygen. the Amazon River rises in the department of Arequipa in Peruas a small creek in the hills of snow Mismi (Raura town) at 5600 meters.

Later changes its name: Apurimac, Ene, Ucayali. latter joins the great riverMarañón to form the Amazon, but in its way will nourish hundreds of othersmaller rivers.

Marañon born in Yapura snow at 5800 maslin the department of San Martin (also in Peru). SO our efforts insustainability as an organization reflect our commitment to the ideathat our children and grandchildren will have a wonderful natural environmentto explore throughout their lives. Our role as a company is to ensure thatwe're giving back more to the communities and the natural surroundings that wehelp you to visit than what is being taken away in our travels. Preservingcultural heritage and conserving and replenishing the natural environment,while improving the lives of local people, is the essence of our way oftravelling and is integrated into every decision and action we take ImperiosPerú.

What is Sustainable Travel?

Sustainable Tourism is tourism that strives to minimize its impact on the environment, to respect local people and cultures, to offer economic benefit to local businesses and communities, and to provide a memorable experience for travellers and protects destinations for future generations. Using small-scale lodging, local transportation, supporting locally-owned businesses, and incorporating community-based ecotourism projects into tours are some ways travel can work towards sustainability

• Tour Operations
• Our Leaders, Local Guides and Porters.
• Protect Children in Cusco.
• Giving back to the local community (Christmas Party and Earth Month)
• Green Initiatives.
• Porter Training and Education Program in Peru

Activities

• How you can help make a positive impact (Make a Positive Impact section below)
• Support a community project through Smileterra (How you can help)
• Plant a Tree Program.
• Sustainable Travel Tips

Whatdoes a Sustainable trip look like?

• Using efficient local transportation wherepossible, which also provides more interaction with local people.
• Staying at locally owned accommodations andsupporting local businesses, so that the money you spend stays within thefamilies and individuals you encounter along the way, enabling them to growtheir community.
• Encourage the preservation of culturalheritage by appreciating, but not altering, archaeological sites, samplinglocal cuisine, and learning about traditional customs and belief systems.
• Visiting local community projects. This willgive you a greater understanding of the issues facing local people and learnhow individuals are working to strengthen the heath and viability of theircommunities. You may also have a chance to volunteer and give back during yourvisit.
• Support fair trade by purchasing goodsdirectly from the individuals who have made them.

What does Sustainable Travel mean to you?

Share your perspective andexperiences on Our Comunnity.

Sustainable Operations and Initiatives?

Asa leader in sustainable adventure travel, Imperios Peru is dedicated tooffering low-impact tours that bene?t traveller and host alike. We work withlocal communities, businesses and individuals to develop sustainable tourismopportunities that help local economies while minimizing negative environmentaland cultural impacts. While our sustainable tourism policies and operatorstandards are constantly evolving, our commitment to socially andenvironmentally conscious travel has been with us since the company'sinception.

Wework closely with all our partners to ensure they operate in accordance withour Ecotourism Operator Standards:

• Employlocal guides, suppliers and operators in the destinations we travel.
• Maintainsmall-group sizes to limit negative social and environmental impacts.
• Homestaysare incorporated where possible.
• Trainingand employment opportunities are provided to local cooks and porters in Peruand we ensure fair payment and working conditions of all Imperios Peru TravelAgency porters and sherpas.
• Whenlocal transportation is not viable local operators are contracted to provideprivate transportation on our comfort and overland tours.
• UNESCO World Heritage Sites and community-based ecotourism initiatives areincorporated into our tours.
• Insteadof staying in large foreign-owned all-inclusive resorts or hotel chains, we aimto support the local economy by staying in small-scale hotels where possible,otherwise, the best feasible option is employed.

We take pride in hiring staff that represent Imperios Peru Travel in a responsible manner, as they are the ones who have the biggest direct impact on how your tour is run. To ensure quality leadership amongst our employees:

• We employ local guides, suppliers and operators in the destinations we travel as they are able to provide our travellers with an insight into local customs, culture, history, flora and fauna.
• Tour leaders receive training in low-impact travel practices.
• Tour Leaders and Tour Guides must possess First Aid and CPR certification upon being hired.
• Tour Leaders are encouraged to assist in researching socially and environmentally responsible operators and community-based tourism initiatives that can be incorporated into our tours.

Each year, Imperios Peru hosts a Christmas in Cusco.Over 300 youth from low-income families, ages 6 to 12, are provided with adinner, a gift and participate in arts and crafts activities run by ImperiosPeru Travel staff, friends and family.

Every April and August, Imperios Peru organizes communityinitiatives in celebration of Earth Month and Inca Earth Month at ourheadquarters in Cusco, our local offices around our Destinations, and on manyof our tours. From cleaning up our local neighborhoods, to planting trees andflower gardens at local community centers and green spaces, we are lending ahand to promote the importance of caring for your local environments both athome and abroad.

Inan effort to reduce paper use within the office, all fax transmissions and paystubs are sent electronically. We also donate used computers and equipment to HomeClinic San Juan de Dios in Cusco,City, refurbish these items for use by peoplewith limited access to technology.

Aweeklong event to promote awareness of Cusco's air quality.Using cleanermethods of commuting to work. Pollution in the Clean Air.