• Journey Machu Picchu

About Journey Machu Picchu

Founders

Michael Barthelmess
Michael R. Barthelmess
Business Development Manager

Michael is a former marketing consultant for several US and LATAM-based companies. After working in the tech industry for ten years, he decided he enjoyed traveling so much that the next logical step was opening the Journey Machu Picchu travel agency in 2014. Today Michael continues to travel, searching for new business opportunities and fantastic travel experiences to offer clients. You can find Michael testing unique tours and hotels around LATAM. He enjoys getting up early and a hot cup of coffee before getting a good workout before starting the day.

Robert Barthelmess
Operations Manager

A Peruvian native raised in New York and New Jersey, Robert obtained his B.A. in Business Administration before making his way south.  Growing up in a multicultural family, he had the chance to travel around the country. In hopes of exploring the South American continent, he eventually returned to Peru where he fell in love with the people and their culture.

Who We Are & What We Do

Journey Machu Picchu is comprised of real travelers and travel specialists with over 10 years of experience in the industry. We believe in providing our clients with the best, most memorable experience in gorgeous and exotic destinations.

About Journey Machu Picchu

Travel Industry Experts

Our travel advisors are well versed in all aspects involving exploring different parts of the country, from top-rated accommodations in Cusco, hikes to Machu Picchu, and riverboat cruises in the Amazon rainforest to world-class culinary experiences in Lima.

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Enjoy A Personalized Travel Experience

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.