ROOTED IN CUSCO, PERU

About Peru & U: The Team Behind Your Trek

Peru & U is the Cusco-based team behind Glamping Inca Trail Tours. Our travel specialists, guides, chefs and porters work together to plan your journey, prepare each camp and look after the details along the trail.

local mountain guides standing together during a trekking expedition in the Peruvian Andes
OUR PEOPLE

Meet the People Behind Your Journey

A trek brings together many kinds of expertise. These are the people who help you prepare, share the Andes with you and look after life at camp.

Peru & U porters gathered with trekking equipment in an Andean valley.
Our porter team, ready for the trail.

Travel & Operations Team

Our Cusco-based specialists listen to your plans, help you choose a suitable route and coordinate the arrangements behind your journey.

Local Trekking Guides

Your guides share the history and culture of the Andes, explain the landscapes along the route and help your group manage each day’s walking pace.

Chefs, Porters & Camp Crew

Our field team carries equipment, prepares meals and sets up camp. Their practical skills and care support your time in the mountains.

Three members of the Peru & U travel and operations team standing together.
The Peru & U travel and operations team.
OUR STORY

Our Roots in Cusco

Peru & U was created to help travelers discover Peru through journeys planned and operated locally. From our base in Cusco, we bring together knowledge of the Andes and the practical experience of organizing travel in the mountains.

Through Glamping Inca Trail Tours, we share our private trekking experiences in the Peruvian Andes. Each journey reflects the same approach: local knowledge, thoughtful preparation and personal attention, with glamping on selected itineraries.

 

THE COMPANY BEHIND PERU & U

Peru & U is operated by Operador de Aventura Superior E.I.R.L., a tourism company based in Peru.

BEHIND THE JOURNEY

How Our Cusco Team Works

Every departure brings together planning, logistics and work on the trail. Our Cusco team connects these stages, with your itinerary guiding the arrangements.

local community member preparing a comfortable camp tent during a trekking expedition in the Andes
  • Confirming the DetailsWe review your itinerary, traveler information and dietary needs before departure, so the team can prepare for your group.
  • Preparing the DepartureOur operations team arranges the permits, transport, equipment and camp logistics required for your confirmed itinerary.
  • Working Together on the TrailGuides and camp staff coordinate each day’s walking, meal times and camp preparation, taking the group’s pace and trail conditions into account.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

Our Credentials & Recognition

Certified Management Systems

ISO certifications are held by Operador de Aventura Superior E.I.R.L., the company that operates Peru & U.

  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification
    ISO 9001:2015Quality Management
    A framework for consistent processes, customer focus and continual improvement.
  • ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System certification
    ISO 14001:2015Environmental Management
    A framework for identifying environmental impacts and improving environmental performance.

AWARDED TO PERU & U

Best Online Travel Agency

International Travel Awards · 2022

Peru & U received this recognition in the 2022 International Travel Awards.

RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL

Our Responsibility to People & Place

The Andes are home to the people who make your journey possible. At Peru & U, caring for our team, working with local communities and respecting mountain environments are part of how we approach travel.

Respect for Our Trekking Team

We value the expertise of our porters and field crews. Fair working conditions, suitable equipment and recognition of their contribution are central to our approach.

Partnerships Rooted in the Andes

Our relationships with communities such as Willoq connect our journeys with local work and cultural knowledge. We seek to build these relationships with respect for the people and traditions behind them.

Care Beyond the Journey

We participate in native tree reforestation and trail cleanups as part of our environmental work. These initiatives sit alongside ongoing efforts to improve the way we operate.

Travelers interacting with local Andean people in traditional clothing in the mountains of Cusco, Peru
Authentic cultural moments in the Andes of Cusco, Peru

A Shared Responsibility

Follow your guide’s advice, keep litter with you and ask before photographing people.

TRAVELER VOICES

What Travelers Say About Our Team

Read what travelers have shared about planning with Peru & U and the people who looked after them along the way.

PERSONAL ATTENTION

“

…my trip was

tailored just for me.”

Cindy Theiss
Trustpilot · September 2023

OUR TREKKING TEAM

“

…they made our

trip unforgettable.”

Brandi
Trustpilot · May 2024

SUPPORT ON THE TRAIL

“

Junior remained patient and encouraging throughout.”

2travelersatheart
Tripadvisor · March 2026

Selected excerpts from reviews of Peru & U across different journeys.

YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

More About Traveling with Peru & U

Answers about our company, our team and how we work with you.

PERU & U · CUSCO, PERU

1.Who is behind Glamping Inca Trail Tours?

Glamping Inca Trail Tours is the website for Peru & U’s private trekking experiences. Peru & U is operated by Operador de Aventura Superior E.I.R.L., a tourism company based in Peru.

2.Where is your team based?

Our travel and operations team is based in Cusco, Peru. From here, we coordinate local arrangements and work with the guides and field crews involved in your journey.

3.Will I plan my trip directly with your team?

Yes. Your enquiry goes to Peru & U’s travel specialists, who discuss your plans, prepare your proposal and explain the arrangements before you book.

4.Who accompanies travelers on the trek?

A guide accompanies your group. On camping itineraries, chefs, porters or other support crew also help run the journey. The team arrangements depend on the route and services in your proposal.

5.Can I discuss dietary needs before booking?

Yes. Share your dietary needs when you enquire. Our team will explain the meal arrangements and confirm what can be accommodated for your chosen itinerary.

6.Where can I verify your credentials?

Our credentials section identifies the holder of each certification and links to the documents. You can also follow the award link to the organizer’s published record.

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