Our Team

Founders

Fely Callanaupa Gonzales

Fely Callañaupa Gonzales

Co-Founder & General Manager
Ariana Svenson

Ariana Svenson

Co-Founder Sales Manager & Product Development

Client Services

Guides

  • Adriel Vilcas

    I’ve been a guide since: 1995
    Hometown: Ollantaytambo
    Specialities/Activities: Arcuitecture, History, Traditions, Mysticism, Flora & Fauna, Botany, Amazon Adventure
    Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Quechua
    Best thing about being a guide: Teach about history and my ancestors
    Favourite Routes: Lares
    When not guiding, I like to: Coach football teams, drive

  • Arturo Mantilla Quispe

    I’ve been a guide since: 2007
    Hometown: Cusco
    Certifications: ECSI international certificate
    Specialities/Activities: Hiking, flora and fauna
    Languages spoken: Quechua, Spanish, English
    Best thing about being a guide: Getting to spend time outside the city, and being in touch with nature
    Favourite Routes: All of the routes in Cusco!
    When not guiding, I like to: do agriculture and raise farm animals

  • Boneth Carrion

    I’ve been a guide since: 2005
    Hometown: Cusco
    Specialities/Activities: Tradicional City, Valley-Vivencial
    Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Quechua
    Best thing about being a guide: The nature, it feels like vacations, it’s like meditation
    Favourite Routes: Salkantay, Amaru-Comunidades
    When not guiding, I like to: Learn and grow, spend time with my son

  • Elizabeth Alvarez

    Elizabeth Alvarez Palomino

    I’ve been a guide since: 2006
    Hometown: Cusco
    Certifications: Guiding, languages
    Specialities/Activities: Hiking, flora and fauna
    Languages spoken: English, Japanese, French, Spanish, Quechua
    Best thing about being a guide: The adventure
    Favourite Routes: Inca Trail
    When not guiding, I like to: Study

  • Greco Medina Durand

    Greco Medina Duran

    I’ve been a guide since: 2005
    Hometown: Cusco
    Certifications: University Certificate, First Aid, Bird Watching
    Specialities/Activities: Guiding
    Languages spoken: Spanish, English, Quechua, Chinese
    Best thing about being a guide: The experience and adventure
    Favourite Routes: Inca Trail
    When not guiding, I like to: Travel

  • Herbert Saldivar Becerra

    Herbert Saldivar Becerra

    I’ve been a guide since: 2005
    Hometown: Pisaq
    Certifications: Yes
    Specialities/Activities: Cultural hikes, adventure
    Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Quechua
    Best thing about being a guide: The warmth of passengers; meeting new people
    Favourite Routes: Inca Trail
    When not guiding, I like to: be with my family

  • Marco Centeno

    I’ve been a guide since: 2007
    Hometown: Machupicchu
    Specialities/Activities: Trekkings, Adventure
    Languages spoken: Quechua, Spanish, English
    Best thing about being a guide: The natural landscapes, the cultural aspect, nature, connecting with people
    Favourite Routes: Inka Trail, Salkantay, Lares, Ausangate, Choquequirao
    When not guiding, I like to: Play football, listen to rock music

  • Mario Tribeño

    I’ve been a guide since: 1998
    Hometown: Ollantaytambo
    Specialities/Activities: Cultural, Adventure, Jungle
    Languages spoken: Quechua, Spanish, English
    Best thing about being a guide: The cultural side, birds, trekking
    Favourite Routes: Choquequirao, Vilcabamba
    When not guiding, I like to: Listen to music and read books

  • Urbano Huayna Arredondo

    Urbano Huayna Arredondo

    I’ve been a guide since: 2005
    Hometown: Apurimac
    Certifications: Si
    Specialities/Activities: Remote treks
    Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Quechua
    Best thing about being a guide: Exploring and getting to know more about the reality of the country
    Favourite Routes: Sibinacocha
    When not guiding, I like to: practise photography

  • William Siqueiros Chambi

    William Sequeiros Chambi

    I’ve been a guide since: 2006
    Hometown: Cusco
    Certifications: English, First Aid, Inca Trail training
    Specialities/Activities: Guide, driver
    Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Quechua
    Best thing about being a guide: The experiences and adventures
    Favourite Routes: Choquequirao to Machu Picchu
    When not guiding, I like to: Work in the fields

Trail Staff

  • Antonio Rios Churata

    Antonio Rios Churata

    Head Porter / Muleteer / Cook

    Hometown: Chaullacocha
    # of kids: 5
    I’ve been working with Apus since: 2010
    Best thing about working on the trail: working as a muleteer
    My dream for the future: to be a professional cook
    When not working for Apus, I like to: play with my kids, work in the fields and watch my animals

  • Daniel Rios Huncco

    Porter

    Hometown:Chaullacocha
    # of kids:2
    I’ve been working with Apus since: 2005
    Best thing about working on the trail:The landscapes and the views
    My dream for the future:Work in construction
    When not working for Apus, I like to:Play football

  • Apus Peru porters

    Euleuteno Sullca Huaman

    Porter

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  • Apus Peru team driver

    Ever Puma

    Driver

    Hometown: Quillabamba
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    I’ve been working with Apus since: 2011
    Best thing about working on the trail: To see the passengers enjoy the ride and feel safe with me
    My dream for the future: I would love to improve my English level
    When not working for Apus, I like to: Spend time with my family, take my daughter to school and play football

  • Apus Peru field staff

    Geronimo Pacsi Jara

    Muleteer

    Hometown: Ocongate
    # of kids: 1
    I’ve been working with Apus since: 2006
    Best thing about working on the trail: Spending time in nature
    My dream for the future: Work in ‘Turismo Vivencial’
    When not working for Apus, I like to: Work on my own projects

  • Herberth Saire Puma

    Herberth Saire Puma

    Cook

    Hometown: Urcos
    # of kids: 6
    I’ve been working with Apus since: 2010
    Best thing about working on the trail: trekking long routes
    My dream for the future: To open a restaurant in Cusco
    When not working for Apus, I like to: work in my hometown and spend time with my kids

  • Apus Peru porter 2

    Lucio Paliza Cjuro

    Porter

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  • Mario Rios Foro

    Porter

    Hometown: Chaullacocha
    # of kids: 5
    I’ve been working with Apus since: 2000
    Best thing about working on the trail: Doing the Inca Trail
    My dream for the future: Teach my children
    When not working for Apus, I like to: Work on the farm

  • Remigio Qquesuallpa Condori

    Remigio Qquesuallpa Condori

    Cook

    Hometown: Cusco
    # of kids: 4
    I’ve been working with Apus since: 2010
    Best thing about working on the trail: seeing the landscapes
    My dream for the future: to have my own restaurant
    When not working for Apus, I like to: work with traditional crafts and raise guinea pigs

  • Apus Peru porter 3

    Silvestre Quispe Cjuro

    Porter

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  • Tito Rios Mamani

    Porter

    Hometown: Chaullacocha
    # of kids: 8
    I’ve been working with Apus since: 2005
    Best thing about working on the trail: Hiking the Inca Trail
    My dream for the future: Raising my family
    When not working for Apus, I like to: Work the farm

  • Apus Peru porter 4

    Valentin Puma Paucar

    Porter

    Hometown: Chupani
    # of kids: 2
    I’ve been working with Apus since: 2015
    Best thing about working on the trail: Everything
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    When not working for Apus, I like to: Work the land

  • Apus Peru team driver 2

    Valerio Chavez

    Driver

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