Journey Machu Picchu is a Peru-focused travel agency specializing in custom Peru tour packages, Machu Picchu trips, Sacred Valley routes, Cusco travel planning, Amazon extensions, Lake Titicaca, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, and multi-destination South America itineraries. Our work is practical: we help travelers connect hotels, permits, trains, guides, domestic flights, transfers, and realistic day-by-day pacing into one organized trip.
From the iconic Machu Picchu and the mystique of the Sacred Valley to hidden gems off the beaten path, we combine expert planning with local knowledge to create a seamless and enriching travel experience. With a focus on exceptional customer service, we take care of every detail, ensuring your trip is stress-free and tailored to your unique preferences.
Our team of travel experts and local guides is deeply committed to delivering authentic, sustainable, and transformative experiences. Whether you’re embarking on a solo adventure, a family vacation, or a group exploration, Journey Machu Picchu is your trusted partner in discovering the wonders of Peru.
Travelers choose Journey Machu Picchu because we focus on the details that make a Peru trip feel smooth, realistic, and well-organized.
Our team of experts ensures that each trip is customized to make it a memorable and unique experience for our travelers. Our philosophy is that every journey should be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure tailored to each traveler.
What we arrange for you:
Dates, number of travelers, hotel level, pace, interests, budget, and must-see destinations.
This includes deciding whether to start in Lima, go directly to the Sacred Valley, stay overnight near Machu Picchu, return to Cusco, or add Amazon/Lake Titicaca/Arequipa.
Hotels, trains, guides, transfers, Machu Picchu entry times, domestic flights, and day tours.
Altitude, pacing, early starts, family needs, senior travelers, honeymoon style, and private service preferences.
Before you arrive, we help organize the itinerary and answer planning questions. During the trip, the goal is for your transfers, tours, guides, hotels, and tickets to work together as smoothly as possible
Michael is a former marketing consultant for several US and LATAM-based corporations. After a decade-long career in the tech industry, his lifelong passion for exploration led to a natural transition: founding Journey Machu Picchu in 2014.
James Bustamante is Native to New York but born to Peruvian parents. He has been traveling throughout Latin America since early 2003 and finally made his home in Peru. James has made his way by eating and traveling through almost every country in Central and South America.
Marco Nunez is a Latin America Travel Specialist at Journey Machu Picchu, where he has spent the last five years helping clients design their dream itineraries. Marco’s deep knowledge of regional logistics ensures that every trip is seamless, personalized, and unforgettable.
Originally from Cusco, David specializes in leading immersive group expeditions along the legendary Inca Trail. He loves bridging the gap between Peru’s ancient history and its modern culture, frequently curating custom restaurant recommendations for clients exploring Lima’s culinary scene. An athlete at heart, David spends his weekends training for triathlons.
Originally from Arequipa, Angela manages the financial operations that keep Journey Machu Picchu seamless. She is a passionate traveler who loves visiting the Galápagos Islands, and she has personally stood inside the citadel of Machu Picchu more than 10 times. A true Peruvian at heart, Angela’s only remaining cultural hurdle is trying guinea pig…a culinary milestone she promises to hit very soon!
Originally from San Francisco and of Mexican descent, Helena handles the essential daily logistics at Journey Machu Picchu. A passionate foodie, she remains perpetually torn between Mexican and Peruvian cuisine. Helena loves traveling during the rainy season and spends her vacations hunting for the best ceviche in Máncora or tracking wildlife in her favorite destination, the Peruvian Amazon.
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