Cusi Travel

Name

Cusi Travel

Legal name

Cusi Travel

Website

https://cusitravel.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure Tour Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Tour Operators (56152)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Activity & Expedition Packages (Guided Adventure Trips) (THAJABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Recreation & Activity Services (Hiking, Boating, Climbing, Fishing—Guided/Authorized) (THAAAGAF)

Keywords

• Guided trekking tours
• Machu Picchu tours
• Inca Trail hikes
• Sacred Valley tours
• Peru adventure travel

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Guided Tour Packages: Cusi Travel generates revenue through selling comprehensive tour packages that include transportation, accommodation, meals during treks, guided services, and entrance fees to archaeological sites. Pricing varies by package duration and group size, with per-person rates decreasing for larger groups. Deposits ($50-$500 per person depending on tour type) are collected upfront, with final payment made in Cusco upon arrival.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cusi Travel sells guided trekking tours and travel packages focused on Machu Picchu and the Cusco region of Peru. Offerings include Inca Trail hikes (2D/1N, 4D/3N, 6D/5N Salkantay-Inca Trail combo), alternative hikes (Salkantay, Lares, Mantanay, Soqma, Huchuy Qosqo, Rainbow Mountain), day tours (Cusco City, Sacred Valley, Maras/Moray, 1-Day Machu Picchu), and bundled packages ranging from 2 to 9 days. Packages bundle transportation, accommodation, meals, guides, and entrance fees, sold directly to individual international tourists.

Product overview

Cusi Travel is a locally-owned tour operator offering a comprehensive portfolio of hiking tours, day tours, and multi-day packages centered on Machu Picchu and the Cusco region of Peru. The core offerings include Inca Trail treks (2-day to 6-day variations), alternative hikes (Salkantay, Lares, Mantanay, Soqma, Huchuy Qosqo, Rainbow Mountain), day tours (Cusco City, Sacred Valley, Maras/Moray), and multi-day packages ranging from 2 to 9 days that combine multiple experiences. Optional add-ons include Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain climbs. The company also operates social initiatives through Cusi Projects and a Tourism Scholarship program benefiting local communities in Mahuaypampa.

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Products and services

• Inca Trail 2D/1N A 2-day/1-night Inca Trail hike from Km 104 to Machu Picchu, including visits to Chachabamba and Wiñaywayna archaeological sites, intended for trekkers seeking a shorter Inca Trail experience.
• Traditional Inca Trail Hike 4D/3N A classic 4-day/3-night trek along the historic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, passing through Wayllabamba, Pacaymayo, Wiñayhuayna, and reaching the Sun Gate (Intipunku).
• Salkantay Plus Inca Trail Hike 6D/5N A combined 6-day/5-night trek linking the Salkantay trail with the traditional Inca Trail, reaching altitudes up to 5,000 meters, intended for trekkers seeking both routes in one trip.
• Huchuy Qosqo Tours 2D/1N A 2-day/1-night hike to the remote Huchuy Qosqo Inca archaeological site in the Sacred Valley, followed by a Machu Picchu visit.
• Rainbow Mountain 1 Day Tour A single-day tour to Cerro Colorado (Rainbow Mountain) at 4,980m altitude near Nevado Ausangate, featuring colorful mineral formations.
• Lares Trail Hike 4D/3N A 4-day/3-night cultural trek through the Lares valley, visiting hot springs and traditional Andean communities with opportunities to observe local customs.
• Mantanay Hike 4D/3N A 4-day/3-night remote trek through Mantanay valley, featuring traditional Andean villages, archaeological sites, and views of Veronica and Salkantay mountains.
• Salkantay Hike 5D/4N A 5-day/4-night trek to Salkantay base camp at 3,883m, traversing five ecological zones from alpine peaks to tropical forest and ending at Machu Picchu.
• Soqma Hike 3D/2N A 3-day/2-night hike through Soqma featuring the 60-meter Perolniyoc waterfall, archaeological sites, and views of the Sacred Valley.
• Cusco Day Hike A half-day 7km hike visiting lesser-known Inca archaeological sites around Cusco including C'usilluchayoc, Temple of the Moon, Inkilltambo, and Machu Choquequirao.
• 1-Day Machu Picchu Tour A full-day tour from Cusco to Machu Picchu via the Sacred Valley and train, including a guided tour of the citadel.
• Maras, Moray & Community Visit A day tour visiting Chinchero textile demonstration, Moray circular terraces, Maras salt mines, and a traditional Quechua community lunch in Mahuaypampa.
• Sacred Valley Tour A full-day tour of Sacred Valley archaeological sites including Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and optionally Chinchero.
• Cusco City Tour A half-day guided tour of Cusco's Qoricancha temple, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay archaeological sites.
• 2-Day Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Package A 2-day package combining the Sacred Valley tour with an overnight stay in Aguas Calientes and a Machu Picchu visit.
• 4-Day Classic Machu Picchu Travel Package A 4-day package including Cusco City Tour, Sacred Valley tour, and Machu Picchu visit with overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.
• 5-Day Package with Inca Trail A 5-day package featuring Cusco City Tour, Sacred Valley, and 2-day Inca Trail hike from Km 104 to Machu Picchu.
• 7-Day Package with Lares Hike A 7-day package including Cusco tours, Sacred Valley, a 4-day Lares trek, and a Machu Picchu visit.
• 8-Day Package with Inca Trail Hike An 8-day package including Cusco tours, Sacred Valley, Maras/Moray visit, and the traditional 4-day Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu.
• 9-Day Package with Salkantay Hike A 9-day comprehensive package including Cusco City Tour, Sacred Valley, Maras/Moray, a 5-day Salkantay trek, and a Machu Picchu visit.

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• G Adventures: Global small-group adventure travel company offering Peru itineraries including Machu Picchu and Inca Trail; overlaps with Cusi Travel's product but operates at much larger scale and broader geography.
• Lima Tours: Established Peruvian DMC offering country-wide tours including Cusco, Machu Picchu, Amazon, and northern Peru; competes on Cusco routes but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Mountain Lodges of Peru: Premium trek operator running Salkantay and Lares routes with luxury lodge accommodation; competes with Cusi Travel on premium trek packages at a higher price point.

Direct peers

• Peru Hop: Flexible hop-on, hop-off bus and tour operator serving Cusco and other Peruvian destinations; overlaps on Cusco/Machu Picchu customer acquisition, though broader in geography and more budget-oriented.
• SAS Travel Peru: Peruvian tour operator offering Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu day tours and multi-day packages; competes head-to-head on similar routes and customer segment.
• Llama Path: Cusco-located operator specializing in Inca Trail treks and alternative hikes with licensed local guides; offers a near-identical product set and price band as Cusi Travel.
• Inkariy Travel: Cusco/Machu Picchu tour operator offering classic treks, cultural tours, and community-based experiences; overlaps with Cusi Travel on both itinerary and cultural-community positioning.
• TreXperience: Cusco-based tour operator focused on Inca Trail and alternative treks with small-group positioning and local guides; competes directly on premium small-group trek pricing.
• Alpaca Expeditions: Cusco-based tour operator offering Inca Trail and alternative trek packages (Salkantay, Lares, Rainbow Mountain) with similar group-size caps and multilingual guides; directly competes with Cusi Travel on the same itineraries.
• Wild Rover Peru: Cusco-based adventure tour operator offering budget-friendly Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, and trek packages; competes on overlapping itineraries at lower price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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