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Wherever your adventure takes you, our goal is to make your journey just as inspiring and enriching as your destination. As Peru's leading boutique agency, , this means providing personalized itineraries, comfortable transportation, handpicked hotels, and private tours from start to finish.

Who are we?
A lot like you

We are an international team of passionate wanderlusters dedicated to making every aspect of your trip flawless. As travelers ourselves, we understand the thrill and complexity of planning the trip of a lifetime. And we also understand that without proper due diligence, a vacation can quickly go awry. That's why we're here.

Our story

Over 20 years ago in Lima, Peru, our founder Bernard Schleien was inspired to design a travel company that could make any type of traveler feel confident stepping off the beaten path. He envisioned guides who were highly trained and well spoken, drivers who were prompt and friendly, and Travel Advisors who had expert local knowledge who could be your friend and liaison from the planning stages all the way to your take-off and return. And that's exactly what Inca Expert is today.

Your time is valuable. Even though it might be your first time visiting South America, you'll feel like a seasoned traveler with the advice and support of Inca Expert.

Since our early days as a small start up, Bernard has built Inca Expert on a foundation of hard-work, expertise, professionalism, and a contagious passion for travel.

Throughout the years In our 22 years of expertise some proud milestones for us have been:

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Moving from our start-up location to collaborative office spaces in Lima and Cusco, Peru, as well and Texas, United States.

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In 2006, we hired our in-house Operations Team. Bringing you top-notch workmanship and more in-depth staff training.

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By 2017, our company was enabling more than 5,000 travelers each year to experience Peru in the positive way Inca's always set.

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In 2019 and 2020, we were approached by the BBC and CNN to be referenced as Peru experts.

What make us unique?

You

No two trips to Peru are identical, and we like it that way. We customize your itinerary so that your trip can be as unique as you are. Whether you're traveling solo, with a partner, family or friends, every decision about your trip with Inca Expert is made with intention.

Us

No two Travel Experts are identical, and we like it that way, too. At Inca Expert individuality coexists with personal destination experience giving you an insiders perspective and expert advice.

Our Specialists

How do you become an expert? You learn from other experts! We've partnered with specialistss to further extend the breadth of our knowledge so that we can always point you in the right direction.

Be an Inca Expert too by learning from our Specialists in our Passport to Peru Free Lecture series.

Kim Macquarrie

Four-time Emmy-winning filmmaker

Anthropologist, and conservationist, Kim MacQuarrie is our Chief Peru Expert. As an author of best-sellers such as The Last Days of the Incas and Life and Death in the Andes, he's one of our go-to's when we have questions about Peru's past.

Virgilio Martinez

Winner of the World's Top Chef Award

South America's #1 restaurant Central and rising restaurant MIL takes native Peruvian ingredients and crafts delicious and artistic plates at both restaurants. His passion translates directly to the menu where he transports visitors' palates to the different areas of Peru. Central was also recently ranked #4 in the world on the 50 Best Restaurants list.

Alonso Cueto

Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Texas. Award-winning author

Widely translated author and recipient of Guggenheim Foundation grant, Alonso connects us to the soul of Peru through his various works touching upon the most realist elements of contemporary Peruvian society. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin and is a professor of literature at the Catholic University of Peru.

Gonzalo Salinas

Doctorate in Economics from Oxford University, UK

Author of several works for the World Bank and the IMF, Gonzalo keeps us grounded in Peru's everyday reality.

“I could clearly see the vacuum in the industry. Not a lot, if any, local agencies were reliable and could deliver services at a standard those visiting from North America and Europe would expect.”

Bernard Schleien, Founder

Customize Your Trip

Our Inca Expert travel advisors will help you plan a trip that is perfectly tailored to your interests and preferences.

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Meet our team

Among us, you will find a variety of experiences, interests, backgrounds, and footprints that have traversed Latin America and the world. We share a passion for travel and we have the experience and expertise required to deliver the trip of a lifetime.

Bernard Schleien
Director and Founder
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Katia Silva
General Manager
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Richard Leon
Director
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Rodrigo Mendoza
Sales Manager
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Adrienne Moss
Travel Advisor
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Noelia Castro
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Melissa Schenk
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Jennifer Bachman
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Anna Snyder
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Max Taylor
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Silvia Rincon
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Leila Dancuart
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Debbie Sutcliffe
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Grecia Fuentes
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Elizabeth Cabrera
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Maria Jose Castañeda
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Diana Alvarado
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Joseph Lesofski
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Rossy Leon
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Daniel Wong
Sales Intelligence and Process Manager
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Dean Lourens
Sales Content Writer
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Ariana Gonzales
Sales Design Integrator
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Alexia Ganion
Sales Performance Analyst
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Ricardo Lopez
Sales Product Manager
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Andrés Delgado
Traveler Journey and Reputation Manager
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Glissé Puerta
Customer Journey & Sales Intern
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Andres Loaiza
Cusco office & Operations Manager
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Melissa Mac Lean
Product and Experience Manager
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Verónica García
Product & Experience Supervisor
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Aracely Paytan
Product & Experience Analyst
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Marquinho Cusi
Product & Experience Analyst
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Cristhian Valdivia
Talent Supervisor
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Alonso Tarrillo
Reservations & Operations
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Silvia Herrera
Reservations Supervisor
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Ruth Gonzales
Reservations & Operations Auditor
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Melany García
Reservations & Operations
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Ana Lucia Querevalú
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Carlos Toscano
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Adriana Zavaleta
Reservations & Operations Coordinator
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Alexa Perez
Reservations & Operations Coordinator
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Andrea Milagros Orellana
Reservations & Operations Coordinator
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Amed Gonzales
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Carol Chiroque
Reservations & Operations Coordinator
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Gabriela Guanilo
Reservations & Operations Coordinator
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Marilyn Alarcón
Analysts Supervisor
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Andrea Giselle Paredes
Operations Analyst
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Antonela Miraglia
Operations Analyst
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Alexander Herrera
Operations Analyst
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Ricardo Ramirez
Operations Analyst
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Yahaira Milagros
Ticketing Specialist
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Terry Machuca
Ticketing Specialist
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Stephanie Mainza
Cusco Operations Supervisor
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Giulliano Pacheco
Cusco Operations Specialists
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Mariana Frisancho
Cusco Operations Specialist
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Dámaris Gamboa
Cusco Operations Analyst
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Laura Salhua
Cusco Reservations & Operations Coordinator
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Miguel Guzman
Cusco Reservations & Operations Coordinator
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Fabricio Ortiz De Zevallos
Official Guide Cusco
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Silvana Tineo
Finance Manager
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Lucila Navarrete
Accounts Receivable Analyst
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Rosmery Huamanyauri
Accounting Assistant
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Katya Lizarraga
Accounts Payable Supervisor
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Carolina Cocche
Accounts Payable Analyst
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Ana Mesias
Finance Assistant
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Yadira Gonzales
Finance Data Entry
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Braulio Chihuantito
Marketing Manager
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Andres Miro Quesada
Digital Marketing Specialist
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Analucia Hernandez
Graphic & Web Designer
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Nick Meza
Fullstack Developer
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Jorge Maquera
Fullstack Developer
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Bruno Serra
Fullstack Developer
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Elvis Requejo
Fullstack Developer
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Jose Zegarra
Office Manager
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Jose Salvador
IT Coordinator
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Executive Chef
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