Machu Travel Peru

What Machu Travel Peru does

Machu Travel Peru is a privately held, Cusco-headquartered destination management company (DMC) founded in 2011 by Hedder Quispe Puente de la Vega, operating across Peru, Ecuador (including the Galapagos Islands), and Bolivia. It designs and delivers fully customizable, tailormade luxury travel experiences — including private journeys, luxury train services (PeruRail and Inca Rail), Galapagos yacht cruises, Amazon river cruises (Delfin, Aqua Expeditions), and private jet/train/yacht charters — through dedicated travel consultants and locally based guides. The company also runs a B2B channel for registered travel agencies and operates a US sales/customer-service office in San Francisco targeting North American consumers.

The business model is service-driven and human-led: revenue is generated primarily through margin-based sales of bespoke tour packages (3-star boutique, 4-star deluxe, and 5-star luxury tiers) and transaction/reseller commissions on cruises and rail add-ons, with quote-based pricing rather than standardized rates. Distribution combines direct-to-consumer (website inquiry forms, phone, WhatsApp, video calls) with channel partnerships (PeruRail, Inca Rail, Delfin, Aqua Expeditions, Galapagos yacht operators) and a travel-agency registration program. Payments are milestone-based (50% deposit, balance 90 days pre-trip) via bank transfer, card, or check.

The offering is built on local Peruvian/Cusco-native talent with multilingual guides, a 9-year World Travel Awards streak (including 2025 South America's Leading DMC), ASTA endorsement, TripAdvisor Travelers Choice, and media features in BBC, National Geographic, Forbes, and The Boston Globe. The company is founder-owned with no disclosed external funding, no proprietary technology platform, and no disclosed AI product capabilities; its wholly-owned non-profit Machu Travel Foundation (2015) and Regenera carbon-neutral partnership support its responsible-tourism positioning.

Name

Machu Travel Peru

Legal name

Machu Travel Peru

Website

https://machutravelperu.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Machu Travel Peru is a privately held, Cusco-based destination management company designing tailormade luxury travel experiences across Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia, serving individual leisure travelers, couples, families, and travel-agency partners through locally based guides and dedicated consultants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Travel Agency Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Travel Agencies (561510)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Travel Agencies (THAKAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Yacht & Small-Ship Expedition Cruises (THAEABAF), Expedition & Remote River Cruises (THAEACAD)

Keywords

• Luxury travel packages
• Destination management services
• Tailormade tour experiences
• South america tours
• Private guided journeys

Headquarters

HQ city

Cusco

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tour Package Sales: The company generates revenue primarily through selling fully customizable tour packages to Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Packages include accommodations, transportation, guides, and activities. Pricing varies based on luxury level (5-star, 4-star, 3-star boutique hotels), group size, duration, and destinations included.
2. Luxury Train Services: Arranges and books luxury train travel experiences including PeruRail (Hiram Bingham, Vistadome, Expedition, Andean Explorer, Titicaca) and Inca Rail (First Class, 360°, Voyager, Private) services to Machu Picchu and other destinations.
3. Galapagos Luxury Cruises: Books exclusive yacht and cruise experiences in the Galapagos Islands through partnerships with luxury cruise operators offering 5-star amenities including suites, spa, jacuzzi, and open-air pools.
4. Amazon River Cruises: Arranges luxury Amazon River cruise experiences in Peru including vessels like Delfin I, II, III, Aria Amazon, and Aqua Nera, with journeys from 3 to 7 days.
5. Private Charter Services: Offers exclusive private charters by jet, train, and yacht for South America exploration, providing customized itineraries and exclusive services.
6. Travel Insurance Services: Partners with World Nomads and iTravel Safe to provide travel insurance options to customers, with coordination services provided at no cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Machu Travel Peru is a Cusco-based destination management company that designs and sells fully customizable luxury travel packages across Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Offerings include accommodations, private transportation, expert multilingual guides, exclusive train services, river cruises, Galapagos yacht charters, and private jet/train/yacht charters, all delivered through dedicated travel consultants with 24/7 in-destination support.

Product overview

Machu Travel Peru operates as a destination management company offering a portfolio of tour products across Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. The core offering consists of customizable tour packages (Peru Tours, Ecuador & Galapagos Tours, Bolivia Tours) complemented by specialized services including Tailormade Experiences and Private Journeys for personalized travel. Accommodation booking services span three countries (Peru Hotels, Ecuador Hotels, Bolivia Hotels). Additional travel services include Luxury Train Services (partnering with PeruRail and Inca Rail), Galapagos Luxury Cruises, and Amazon River Cruises in Peru. Private Charters by jet, train, and yacht provide exclusive transportation options. The company functions as a traditional travel agency without a technology platform or SaaS product offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Peru Tours Fully customizable tour packages covering destinations throughout Peru including Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, and the Amazon. Includes accommodations, transportation, guides, and activities.
• Ecuador & Galapagos Tours Customized experiences in Ecuador featuring the Galapagos Islands, Andean highlands, Amazon jungle, and colonial cities including Quito, Guayaquil, and Cuenca.
• Bolivia Tours Special itineraries covering Bolivia's highlights including La Paz, Lake Titicaca, Uyuni Salt Flats, Sucre, Potosí, and the Bolivian Amazon.
• Taylormade Experiences Fully customizable travel packages designed to meet individual traveler preferences, backed by local experts available 24/7 throughout the journey.
• Private Journeys Personalized experiences ensuring utmost privacy and exclusivity, with fully tailored itineraries, private transportation, expert guides, and exclusive access to iconic destinations.
• Luxury Train Services Luxury train journeys to Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca via PeruRail (Hiram Bingham, Vistadome, Expedition, Andean Explorer) and Inca Rail (First Class, 360°, Voyager, Private).
• Galapagos Luxury Cruises Five-star yacht and cruise experiences in the Galapagos Islands featuring exclusive vessels including The Galapagos Endemic, Galapagos Elite Catamaran, Origin/Theory/Evolve, Aqua Mare, and Grace Luxury Galapagos.
• Amazon River Cruises in Peru Luxury Amazon River cruise experiences in Peru featuring vessels including Delfin I, II, III, Aria Amazon, and Aqua Nera, with journeys from 3 to 7 days.
• Private Charters Exclusive private charters by jet, train, and yacht offering customized itineraries for exploring South America's landscapes including Nazca Lines flights and Galapagos sailing.
• Travel Insurance Coordination Coordinated travel insurance referral service partnering with World Nomads and iTravel Safe, provided to customers at no additional cost.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,000+ satisfied customer testimonials
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RegeneracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal environmental stewardship community partnership coordinated by Nature Service Peru, the first certified B corporation of Peru. Regenera helps Machu Travel Peru achieve carbon-neutral operations through protected ecosystem restoration, avoided deforestation, and environmental guardianship programs. The partnership focuses on eco-sustainable journey development with positive environmental, social, and economic impacts.
• PeruRailcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLongest-standing train company offering tourist transportation to Machu Picchu. PeruRail provides multiple service levels including Hiram Bingham (Belmond luxury), Vistadome, Expedition, and Andean Explorer trains. Machu Travel Peru books and resells these train services as part of comprehensive tour packages.
• Inca RailcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNewest high-quality train service to Machu Picchu with multiple service classes including First Class, 360°, Voyager, and Private charter options. Machu Travel Peru incorporates these trains into custom itineraries for travelers seeking scenic rail experiences.
• Delfin Amazon CruisescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium Amazon cruise operator offering luxury vessels (Delfin I, II, III) sailing through the Peruvian Amazon. Services include multi-day journeys (3-7 days) with 5-star amenities, expert guides, and wildlife experiences including birdwatching, hiking, kayaking, and jungle exploration.
• Aqua Expeditions (Aria Amazon, Aqua Nera)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxury river cruise operator specializing in Amazon and Mekong journeys. Aria Amazon and Aqua Nera vessels offer 16-40 guest capacities with suite accommodations, spa facilities, and curated shore excursions led by expert naturalist guides.
• Galapagos Luxury Yacht PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with exclusive yacht companies in the Galapagos Islands offering 5-star amenities including large suites, private bathrooms, spa, jacuzzi, and open-air pools. Vessels include Galapagos Endemic (16 guests, 10 crew), Galapagos Elite Catamaran (9 suites), Origin/Theory/Evolve (20 guests), and others.
• World NomadsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorld-renowned travel insurance provider. Machu Travel Peru coordinates with World Nomads to offer travel insurance options to customers at no additional cost, enhancing trip protection services.
• iTravel SafeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel insurance company partnered with Machu Travel Peru to provide coordinated insurance services for clients, supporting comprehensive travel protection offerings.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kuoda Travel: Luxury, fully-customizable DMC operating across Peru and broader South America with a similar tailormade, consultant-led model and comparable AOV targeting affluent North American and European travelers.
• Aracari Travel: Boutique luxury DMC specializing in bespoke Peru and South America itineraries; competes head-to-head in the same luxury, high-touch segment with similar supplier relationships and award positioning.
• Kensington Tours: Global luxury tailormade tour operator with dedicated consultants and custom itineraries; directly comparable in service model and target customer, though broader geographically.
• Classic Journeys: Luxury small-group and custom tour operator with active South America itineraries; comparable in premium positioning, cultural immersion focus, and consultant-led booking experience.
• South Expeditions: South America-focused DMC offering curated, sustainable luxury trips across Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and the Galapagos; overlaps in geography, customer profile, and tailormade delivery model.

Regional players

• Journey Mexico: Luxury DMC applying the same tailormade, consultant-driven model in Mexico; useful benchmark for luxury LATAM DMC operating cadence, AOV, and brand-building despite a non-overlapping geography.

Broad incumbents

• Belmond: Operates the Hiram Bingham luxury train to Machu Picchu and luxury Andean properties; competes and partners with Machu Travel Peru for high-end Peru bookings as an integrated hotel/rail incumbent.
• Abercrombie & Kent: Established global luxury travel company with a strong South America program; broader portfolio and scale but overlapping premium tailormade customer base and supplier network.
• Aqua Expeditions: Luxury Amazon and Mekong cruise operator (Aria Amazon, Aqua Nera) that Machu Travel Peru resells; competes and partners in the high-end Amazon cruise segment and represents a key supplier.
• Lindblad Expeditions: Expedition cruise operator with Galapagos and Amazon sailings; competes for the same experiential luxury traveler in water-based itineraries and shares several supplier relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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