About Salkantay Hostel Travel & Adventures
Local Tour Operator in Cusco and Hostel on the Salkantay Route
Salkantay Hostel Treks is a local tour operator in Cusco and hostel offering authentic trekking experiences along the Salkantay route to Machu Picchu. The company is led by Manuel Holgado Espinoza, who lives near the Salkantay trail in the Santa Teresa district and works together with local families from the route.
As a local tour operator in Cusco, we are passionate about the Andes, our landscapes and mountain culture. We are committed to eco-sustainable tourism, environmental preservation and responsible travel experiences that directly support local communities.
Our team is trained to provide a safe, professional and unique service for travelers who want to explore Salkantay, Machu Picchu, Choquequirao and other adventure routes in Peru. Choosing a local tour operator in Cusco allows visitors to enjoy a more authentic experience while contributing to the social and economic development of Andean families.
Thank you for choosing our services and being part of a travel experience that creates a positive impact for the families who live around the Salkantay trail to Machu Picchu.

Our Values as a Cusco Travel Agency
- We Serve
We are welcoming, respectful and professional, whether with guests or with each other, we are always creating unforgettable and unique vacation experiences that will last a lifetime. - We Innovate
We are always thinking of new decisions, big or small, to improve the quality of our services. - We Respect Our Team
We value each other’s talents, viewpoints, cultures and contributions, we treat our team as we would like to be treated. - We Are Responsible
We never compromise on things we cannot deliver; the safety of our clients is our responsibility. Our clients can trust us because we adhere to the highest safety standards on our tours. - We Do It Right
We do our best to make our service decent for all clients, if we fail, we fail in the attempt to provide you with the best service, but we never give up.
Our Goals for Sustainable Tourism in Peru
- Small and local is the way to go as we believe it is important not to lose touch with local people and our customers.
- We do environmentally responsible tourism and involve local communities in our products.
- We keep our business 100% local and owned by indigenous people.
- We offer an unforgettable experience on our free walking tours.
- We offer the best private tours and group excursions at reasonable prices.
- We spread the true essence of Inca culture to our customers.
Our Mission as a Salkantay Trek Operator
- We are the champions of high-quality tours operated by local people.
- We are recognized as the leading company in walking tours.
- We are a fully sustainable company, practicing green tourism: zero pollution.
- Our company has a human face with the socioeconomic development of indigenous peoples.
- We carry out social work in the most remote areas of Peru, where the Peruvian State has no presence.
Our Vision for Adventure Travel in Cusco
- We are the champions of high-quality tours operated by local people.
- We are recognized as the leading company in walking tours.
- We are a fully sustainable company, practicing green tourism: zero pollution.
- Our company has a human face with the socioeconomic development of indigenous peoples.
- We carry out social work in the most remote areas of Peru, where the Peruvian State has no presence.
