Domingo Atao
Founder & CEO
“Kallpa Travel is the connection between the modern world and the home of my Andean brothers. Our commitment is to deliver sustainable journeys, benefiting the traveler, local communities and the environment”.
Responsible and Experiential Travel Agency in Peru
We are a Responsible and Experiential Travel Agency in Peru for people who want to immerse themselves in the essence of The Andes. We craft bespoke experiences to authentically connect you with Peruvian culture, nature and people.
What type of Responsible Travel do we do?
Experiential Travel
For more than a decade we have been perfecting our tours to ensure a truly immersive experience into local culture while visiting Peru’s most iconic landmarks. Rather than coming to Peru only to visit Machu Picchu, you will be deeply engaged with authentic Andean communities, its people, ancestral traditions, local cuisine and lifestyle. Our homestays are equipped with comfortable amenities and warm spaces for your enjoyment.
Hiking Tours
Make the most of your travel to Peru by hiking along one of the most impressive and majestic mountain ranges in the world: the Inca Trails, the Ausangate or the Vilcanota trail. Walk through breathtaking natural landscapes and then rest on our five-star camping equipment at the end of the day . Our guides, porters and cooks will make sure you fully enjoy your trekking time in Peru and take care of all your needs. Leaving you with nothing to do but be care free and absorb everything this amazing experience has to offer.
Hiking Tours
Make the most of your travel to Peru by hiking along one of the most impressive and majestic mountain ranges in the world: the Inca Trails, the Ausangate or the Vilcanota trail. [1] Walk through breathtaking natural landscapes and then rest on our five-star camping equipment at the end of the day . Our guides, porters and cooks will make sure you fully enjoy your trekking time in Peru and take care of all your needs. Leaving you with nothing to do but be care free and absorb everything this amazing experience has to offer.
Food Tours
The Peruvian Andes are a culinary gem. We make sure to delight your palate by going to gourmet restaurants as well as traditional family kitchens, enabling you to taste the authentic flavours of Peruvian cuisine. Our mamás (mothers from the local communities) will prepare for you the most wonderful dishes in their homes using fresh organic ingredients. You will also go to the finest restaurants in Cusco for unique gastronomic experiences.
What does Responsible Travel mean to us?
Domingo Atao
Founder & CEO
Domingo Atao is Kallpa Travel’ founder and CEO, he was born in a small Andean community called Acomayo and moved to the imperial city of Cusco when he was a child. Being a Quechua native speaker and born in the countryside he had to overcome challenging difficulties to succeed and become the owner of Kallpa Travel. A responsible travel agency committed to support and help his own people, his brothers, family and friends.
Tourism is our way of bringing you closer to our local customs . Our desire is to show you the hidden wonders of Peru, while establishing a sustainable source of income for our local travel partners. For us “success” is when native cultures are positively taken care of, while you are able to enjoy a remarkable journey.
Kallpa Travel is not only a tourism agency. It’s the union of my Andean brothers and you an explorer coming to Peru to live and enjoy our cultural wealth.
Why Travel with Kallpa?
Travelling with Kallpa means travelling safely. We care for your wellbeing, and we want you to experience the best of the Andes in small group or private journeys. Avoid big crowds and experience the spirit of the Andes at your pace, with flexibility during planning and booking your trip to Peru. Discover our ancient cultures, interact with locals, exchange knowledge with them and connect with nature. Comfortable adventures will be part of your journey, among the expeditions you will have the possibility to stay overnight in a cozy and warm homestay or a luxury camp. With us you will have the opportunity to support local communities, leaving a positive mark while vacationing.
Kallpa’s Expert Guides
Our guides are passionate about Peru. Their charisma, kindness and knowledge of their native culture will amaze you. They will become your Andean friend, one to answer any questions about our heritage, our traditions, our differences and similarities. Our guides have years of experience in tourism and are bilingual, speaking Spanish, English, and some of them, Quechua.
Mary Mesa
“I am grateful to welcome people from all over the world and show them my culture. I would say this is a dream came true!”
Mary has more than eight years of experience guiding in Peru. Her smile will be a great companion along your journey through the Andes. She is joyful, empathetic and caring. She enjoys taking good care of you while making you feel at home during your travels. You will be amazed by her interesting stories and her deep knowledge of history.
Simeon Alendez
“Peru is a rich country, its nature, people and diversity make us privileged to live in these impressive lands”
Simeon was born in Cusco, Peru. He began as a tourist guide in the early 2000s and has been working with great enthusiasm ever since. While actively working as a tourist guide, he is also a talented mountain climber and enjoys spending time with his family. He likes to read and stay up to date on local historical details.
Henry Enriquez
“Journeys are the best way to get to know ourselves, and being a Cusco tour guide allowed me to become a better person”
Henry has fourteen years’ experience guiding in Cusco. He is motivated by the love he has for the mountains of Peru and the respect he pays to Pachamama (our mother earth). He likes meeting new people and spectacularly introduces his culture to friends and expeditioners. He treasures every single adventure in The Andes!
Greco Medina
“I love nature and mountains. I am proud of my country and my culture; this is why I have so many years guiding in my homeland”
Greco has spent almost two decades working in the tourism industry. He enjoys guiding in his native region, especially along the mountains where he feels most at home. He will take care of all details enabling you to relax on your holiday. You will certainly remember his joy and energy long after you arrive back home.
Our Travel Partners
These special travel partners don’t work for us, they work with us. They are in charge of leading our “experiential travel” journeys through the Peruvian Andes. They live in the places we visit, and it is their homes we are invited into to stay while travelling through these incredible places, warmly inviting us into their culture, for an authentic travel experience.
Agustin Sullka Puma
Agustin lives in the remote community of Chaullacocha, located approximately five hours from Cusco in the high mountains. He hosts people from all around the world and warmly welcomes you to his cozy homestay. You will have the time to witness the close connection he has to his animals.
Daniel Huyta
Daniel lives in the Ausangate region. He has been working in tourism since 2012, but his knowledge in agriculture started much earlier. The strong connection he has with the land allows him to grow food for his family. During your visit to his village he will teach you how he works the fields.
Honorata Qqelcca
Honorata is from the Ausangate region, and she works with alpacas and sheeps. Five years ago she opened her home to host visitors from Kallpa Travel, this provides an extra income for her to take care of her children. She is a great cook and you will be delighted with the tasty food she will prepare for you.
Tomas Sullka Huaman
Tomas is from the Chaullacocha community, located five hours from Cusco. He works shearing alpacas and sheep. His wife then prepares the fiber to weave and make into scarves, hats, sweaters, gloves and other items. He is passionate about what he does and loves showing visitors how to do it.
Roger Qqelcca
Roger’s smile characterizes him. He is always kind and is happy to show you the beauty of his lands. He has worked the fields since he was a child, learning alongside his father. Nowadays he is teaching his kids to grow potatoes, the main crop at this altitude. He is great at sharing his knowledge with you!
Plenario Qqulcca
Plenario’s homeland is the Ausangate region, where he has lived since he was born. Plenario has been working in tourism since 2015, introducing visitors to his lifestyle, language, traditions, roots and everyday life. He’s an expert in agriculture as well as raising livestock, his main source of income.
Juan Yupanqui
Juan, best known as Juancito or “the man of a thousand alpacas”, is from the Patacancha community, located four hours from Cusco. He will welcome you with open arms into his village and home, where he has comfortable rooms for you to spend the night. He likes to share his vast knowledge of his surrounding area with his guests.
Livia Gonzalo
Livia was born in the Ausangate community, where she happily lives. She loves having guests in her village and exchanging culinary knowledge as she is a great cook. She also has a great interest in agriculture. If you want to see the immense variety of potatoes in the area (at least a thousand different types), she’s the one to visit!
Demisia Sullka
Demisia is Agustin’s wife, and she also lives in Chaullacocha. She is responsible for keeping everything clean and organized for you during your homestay with them. She is also a master chef and prepares local and exquisite dishes with organic ingredients harvested from her fields. You will learn plenty of new recipes with her.
Our Travel Partners
These special travel partners don’t work FOR us, they work WITH us. They are in charge of leading our “experiential travel” journeys through the Peruvian Andes. They live in the places we visit, and it is their homes we are invited into to stay while travelling through these incredible places, warmly inviting us into their culture, for an authentic travel experience.
Agustin Sullka
Agustin lives in the remote community of Chaullacocha, located approximately five hours from Cusco in the high mountains. He hosts people from all around the world and warmly welcomes you to his cozy homestay. You will have the time to witness the close connection he has to his animals.
Daniel Huyta
Daniel lives in the Ausangate region. He has been working in tourism since 2012, but his knowledge in agriculture started much earlier. The strong connection he has with the land allows him to grow food for his family. During your visit to his village he will teach you how he works the fields, and show you how he raises his alpacas.
Demisia Sullka
Demisia is Agustin’s wife, and she also lives in Chaullacocha. She is responsible for keeping everything clean and organized for you during your homestay with them. She is also a master chef and prepares local and exquisite dishes with organic ingredients harvested from her fields. You will learn plenty of new recipes with her.
Tomas Sullka Huaman
Tomas is from the Chaullacocha community, located five hours from Cusco. He works shearing alpacas and sheep. His wife then prepares the fiber to weave and make into scarves, hats, sweaters, gloves and other items. He is passionate about what he does and loves showing visitors how to do it.
Livia Gonzalo
Livia was born in the Ausangate community, where she happily lives. She loves having guests in her village and exchanging culinary knowledge as she is a great cook. She also has a great interest in agriculture. If you want to see the immense variety of potatoes in the area (at least a thousand different types), she’s the one to visit!
Roger Qqelcca
Plenario Qqulcca
Plenario’s homeland is the Ausangate region, where he has lived since he was born. Plenario has been working in tourism since 2015, introducing visitors to his lifestyle, language, traditions, roots and everyday life. He’s an expert in agriculture as well as raising livestock, his main source of income.
Juan Yupanqui
Honorata Qqelcca
Honorata is from the Ausangate region, located in southern Cusco. Besides working with alpacas and sheep. Five years ago she opened her home to host visitors from Kallpa Travel, this provides an extra income for her to take care of her children. She is a great cook and you will be delighted with the tasty food she will prepare for you during your visit.