Cachi Life Peru
Peruvian tour operator based in Cusco specializing in the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, alternative treks, and sustainable community experiences.
About Cachi Life Peru
Cachi Life Peru: Peruvian tour operator in Cusco
Cachi Life Peru is a fully Peruvian-owned and operated tourism company based in Cusco. It presents itself as a fully licensed tour operator specializing in hiking routes and adventure travel in Peru. The company was founded by David Aragon Villagra, a Peruvian mountain guide with over 28 years of experience, and has been operating since 2019 with a focus on sustainable, ethical, and responsible tourism.
Trekking routes and the Inca Trail
The company's catalog revolves around the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and other high-mountain routes. The published options include:
- Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 1-day, 2-day/1-night, 4-day/3-night shared group, 5-day/4-night formats, and a private 4-day version.
- Alternative treks to Machu Picchu: Salkantay in 4-day/3-night and 5-day/4-night versions, Lares 4-day/3-night, Inca Jungle Trail 3-day/2-night and 4-day/3-night group service, and Choquequirao 4-day/3-night.
- One-day routes: Ausangate 7 Lagoons, Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), Humantay Lake, Palccoyo, and Pallay Punchu.
- Multi-day treks: Choquequirao and Machu Picchu in 7 days, Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley in 2 days, Ausangate in 5 days/4 nights, and the extended Ausangate Rainbow route in 7 days.
The material promotes the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu for 2027 and offers the possibility to request information.
Community experiences
In addition to treks, the company offers full-day community tourism experiences in the communities of Rayan, Misminay, and Patabamba. These visits are presented as a way to support local communities and connect with Andean culture.
Traditional tours and packages in Peru
The offering includes classic tours such as the Cusco City Tour, Machu Picchu in one day, the Sacred Valley in its classic version and a full-day version with Maras and Moray, and the Sacred Valley combined with Machu Picchu in 2 days/1 night. Multi-day packages in Peru are also offered, including:
- Essential Peru in 10 days, from the coast to the Inca Empire.
- 3-day/2-night package to Puno.
- 5-day Cusco package with 2-day Inca Trail.
- 5-day/4-night package with Cusco City Tour, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Rainbow Mountain.
- 6, 7, and 9-day packages combining Lima, Paracas, Huacachina, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Rainbow Mountain, with an optional short Inca Trail.
Also included are tours to Manu National Park: Manu Cultural 3 days/2 nights by bus and Manu National Park 4 days/3 nights.
Guides, approach, and audience
The company highlights the accompaniment of expert local guides, led by its founder, and describes its itineraries as designed for different levels of difficulty. It targets travelers from around the world interested in culture, history, and nature. The value proposition is based on small groups, high-quality experiences, and a stated commitment to preserving the environment and supporting local communities.
Reference prices
The catalog shows per-person prices for some routes: 1-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu from $420, 4-day/3-night Choquequirao from $629, and 5-day/4-night Inca Trail from $950. These are indicative rates subject to the operator's conditions.
Location and contact
Las Begonias L-H-S, Cusco-Peru · Phone: +51 946 884 917 · Email: info@cachilifeperu.com
Trekking and Inca Trail to Machu Picchu