YOUR WAY TO MACHU PICCHU

The new & fastest-growing best value operator to Machu Picchu

Find my Machu Picchu adventure

Local roots & fair travel

Yapa Explorers was created in 2024 by Tifany Davalos, a young Peruvian frustrated at huge travel companies ripping people off for their Machu Picchu trips. Using her local experience and contacts, she created Yapa Explorers to offer the best ways to explore Machu Picchu at fair prices in a local and authentic way.

BEST SELLER

Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley – 2 Day Combo Tour

Mix the beauty of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley with this perfect 2-day tour.

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Easy

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2 Days / 1 Night

BEST SELLER

Machu Picchu by Train – Full Day

Perfect for those short on time, enjoy the scenic train ride and a Machu Picchu tour all in one day.

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Easy

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1 Day

TOP EXPERIENCE

Short Inca Trail – 2 Day Experience

The short Inca Trail is ideal for those with less time but still want to enjoy the classic trail.

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Easy

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2 Days / 1 Night

WHY YAPA EXPLORERS

The YAPA promises

Guaranteed Machu Picchu access

We ensure your entrance to Machu Picchu with every booking. For last-minute reservations, we strive to secure your ticket or offer a full refund.

Best value for money

When adding up everything included in our tours & treks combined with quality of our transport & equipment, you will see Yapa is unbeatable value for money!

Local & sustainable

From drivers to porters to expert guides, all our team is 100% local! We also reinvest profits into improving the local communities

We go above & beyond

It’s your once-in-a-lifetime trip to Machu Picchu, and we’ll do everything possible to ensure it exceeds your expectations. In fact, its in our name (see below)

The story of YAPA

In short:

Founded by Tifany in January 2024

No marketing budget – started with just 1 person per day 

Word of mouth regarding our travelers experiences quickly spread

Now fastest growing Machu Picchu operator in 2025

Our 2024 Milestones:

Served over 5,000 travelers

Achieved a 96.5% approval rating

Received 500+ positive online reviews

Featured in 20+ travel blogs and articles

Launched in January 2024, Yapa Explorers was founded by Tifany Davalos, a passionate entrepreneur, avid traveler, dog lover, and seasoned travel professional.

After years of working with some of the most recognized names in Peru’s travel industry. Our founder took time off exploring South America, Europe, and Asia.

After several months Tifany decided it was time to come home and create something truly unique in Cusco, Peru—a company built on authenticity, exceptional service, and unbeatable value.

We didn’t (and still don’t) have a massive marketing budget or links to international magazines and TV shows. But what we do have is a deep commitment to delivering personalized service where you, the traveler, are always our top priority.

We hit the ground running…word of mouth—the greatest marketing tool of all—quickly kicked in, and we began welcoming a steady stream of adventurous travelers. Inspired by your feedback and energized by your stories, we are more determined than ever to make your Machu Picchu dreams come true.

As the fastest-growing Machu Picchu operator in 2025, we are proud to disrupt the industry by offering superior value and authentic experiences.

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