Pioneers Off the Beaten Path
Pioneers Off the Beaten Path.
Welcome to Peru.
Authentic guided tours and custom travel planning in Peru.
Crafted by locals, for adventure seekers.
Immerse yourself in gorgeous landscapes, living culture, and fascinating history. Experience Peru with our local travel experts:
TREK WITH US
CUSTOMIZE A TOUR JUST FOR YOU
UPCOMING GROUPS!
Traveling Solo? Looking to save a little money and meet people from all over the world? Join one of our groups!
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Less Crowded Trails for Your Next Adventure
6 Day Vilcabamba Trek
Glaciers, Rain Forest, a little Inca Trail, & Machu Picchu? What else could you want?
From $900 USD per person
8-Day Huayhuash Trek
Challenge yourself with this jaw-dropping trek out of Huaraz! Snow-capped peaks, crystal-clear lakes, and high-altitude adventure. Put this one on your bucket-list!
From $750 USD per person
6 Day Ausangate Trek
Visit 6 of the biggest sites in Cuscco – Rainbow Mountain, Ausangate Glacier, Red Valley, Seven Lakes, Inca Trail and Machu Picchu all in one!
From $860 USD per person
Ready to plan your trip? Contact our team of local travel experts today!
When is the best time to visit for..
Weather?
Late March to early December. Our rainy season is the end of December through early March. The weather here is beautiful year round outside of those months.
Less Crowds?
April-May or September-November
Seeing Waterfalls?
March – early May
Experiencing Festivals and Parades?
June
You won’t want to miss….
Why Travel With First Step Expeditions?
Personalized Design for Passionate Travel
We’re a small company with a team who loves our home and wants you to love it too. We’ll make sure you. get trip of our dreams with some extra fun too.
Authentic, Off the Beaten Path Experiences
No big bus tours here. Each trip is built to help you really experience the local culture, cuisine, and beauty of Peru at your own pace.
Travel with Peace of Mind
Book with confidence knowing you’re traveling with local travel experts who have your safety and best interests in mind plus secure credit card booking.
Find out more about who we are, our passion for our staff, and what we do to help the local communities here:
The Reviews are In!
Check out TripAdvisor for more!
Amazing trip on Huayhuash Circuit – highly recommend!!!
July 2025 – Group
“1000% recommend First Step Expeditions for your Huayhuash adventure!!!….It feels good to support a company with a great mission, and Fist Step is definitely it.”
— Hope S, July 2025
July 2025 • Family
“This was probably one of my favorite vacations ever. We went to see so many cool things and the guides were so helpful! I would 100% recommend this experience to anyone who likes great scenery and having fun.”
— William A. July 2025
