Cachilife Peru

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Leading the Way in Sustainable Tourism and Community Projects in Peru

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2027

Cachi Life Peru - Authentic Local Tours & Treks to Machu Picchu and Beyond

Cachi Life Peru is a 100% Peruvian-owned and operated tour company based in Cusco, Peru, specializing in unforgettable hiking tours and adventure trips across Peru. Founded by David Aragon Villagra, a Peruvian hiking expert with over 28 years of guiding experience, we are passionate about sharing the rich culture, history, and natural beauty of Peru with travelers from all over the world.

We are a fully licensed, professional tour operator offering a wide range of experiences, including:

✔️ Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
✔️ Breathtaking Salkantay Trek
✔️ Authentic Lares Trek
✔️ Day trips to the iconic Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
✔️ Custom hiking and adventure tours throughout Peru

Since 2019, Cachi Life Peru has been providing high-quality, small-group experiences with a strong commitment to sustainable, ethical, and responsible tourism. We believe in supporting local communities, preserving our environment, and creating meaningful travel experiences for every visitor.

From your arrival in Peru to your final farewell, our experienced local guides will be with you every step of the way, ensuring your adventure is safe, authentic, and unforgettable.

Discover Peru the local way — with Cachi Life Peru.

Expert and Local Guides

Our guides, led by David Aragon Villagra with over 28 years of experience, ensure that your adventure is safe, authentic, and enriching, connecting you with the culture and nature of Peru.

Unique Adventure Tours

Explore iconic routes such as the Inca Trail, Salkantay, Lares, and Rainbow Mountain, with itineraries designed for all levels, creating unforgettable experiences on every trek.

Responsible and Sustainable Tourism

At Cachi Life Peru, we are committed to preserving the environment and supporting local communities by offering ethical travel that has a positive impact on each destination.

Discover Peru Through Unforgettable Trekking Adventures

Explore breathtaking trails, ancient Inca pathways, and high-Andean landscapes with expert local guides—crafted for hikers seeking authentic, inspiring journeys.

Shared Group Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 Days / 3 Nights

Embark on the 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, a journey through stunning Andean landscapes and ancient Inca sites. Trek through lush cloud forests, subtropical valleys, and historic ruins, including Wayllabamba, Llactapata, and Wiñaywayna. The adventure culminates with the breathtaking descent through the Sun Gate to reveal the iconic Machu Picchu citadel. Perfect for those seeking a multi-day immersion in history, nature, and the magic of the Andes.

From $800 per person

Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu – Group Service 4 Days / 3 Nights

The 4-day Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu is an adventure-packed journey combining hiking, biking, rafting, and ziplining through the lush Cusco jungle.** Beginning at the high Abra de Malaga pass (4,350 m / 14,271 ft), descend by bicycle through scenic villages and forests, raft class III-IV rapids, and trek along the Inca Trail to Aguas Calientes. Along the way, visit a local coffee plantation and relax in hot springs. The trek culminates with a guided exploration of the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu citadel (2,400 m / 7,873 ft), offering an unforgettable mix of adrenaline, culture, and natural beauty.

From $559 per person

Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu – 3 Days / 2 Nights

Experience the Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu, a thrilling 3-day adventure through the Andes and the Cusco jungle. Bike down high mountain passes, raft class III-IV rapids, and relax in natural hot springs while passing through diverse ecosystems from snow-capped peaks to tropical rainforest. This journey combines adrenaline, culture, and nature, culminating in a visit to the legendary Machu Picchu citadel.

From $479 per person

Ausangate Trek 5 Days / 4 Nights

The 5-day Ausangate Trek is an adventurous journey through the stunning Vilcanota mountain range, offering spectacular snow-capped peaks, turquoise lakes, glaciers, and high-altitude wildlife such as llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and condors. Traversing up to 5,400 m (17,716 ft), the trek begins and ends in the Andean village of Tinqui, passing traditional Quechua communities and breathtaking landscapes. Moderate to challenging, this trek combines high-altitude adventure with cultural immersion and natural beauty.

From $720 per person

Ausangate 7 Lagoons – 1 Day Tour

Experience the beauty of the Andes on the Ausangate 7 Lagoons Full-Day Trek. This peaceful and less-traveled route takes you past colorful lakes, roaming alpacas and llamas, and breathtaking views of the majestic Ausangate Mountain. Enjoy a scenic hike through high-Andean landscapes, visit seven stunning lagoons, and finish your journey with a relaxing soak in natural hot springs before returning to Cusco. Perfect for nature lovers seeking a serene and unforgettable adventure.

From $40 per person

Palccoyo full day tour

Discover the magic of Palccoyo, the land of the three Rainbow Mountains. This easy and uncrowded alternative to the classic Rainbow Mountain offers a peaceful one-day hike through breathtaking Andean scenery. In just a short walk, you will witness three vibrant rainbow-colored mountains, the impressive Ausangate peak, the serene silence of the Vilcanota range, and even a surreal stone forest. Perfect for travelers seeking spectacular landscapes without the crowds.

From $40 per person

Sustainable Tourism in Peru

At Cachi Life Peru, sustainability is more than a promise — it’s our way of life. Every trek supports local families, respects the environment, and honors the traditions of the Andes. Join us in experiencing Peru in a way that leaves a positive impact.

What Our Travelers Say

Authentic stories from travelers who explored Peru with us.

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Machu Picchu and sacred valley We had an absolutely wonderful experience with David from the very beginning of planning our trip. As three ladies traveling together we couldn’t have had any smoother and safer experience. He was there for us throughout the entire process, spending countless hours helping us plan full 5 days, answering all our questions, and responding to our WhatsApp messages within minutes. His communication was truly amazing, and we always felt that we were in great hands. We visited Pisac, Chinchero ruins, Maras and Moray, Ollantaytambo ruins, Machu Picchu, and Rainbow Mountain. When we arrived, David was waiting for us at the airport. He even arranged for someone to help us with our luggage at the Cusco airport, drove us around, and gave us invaluable tips on how to adjust to the high altitude. He was always attentive, alert to our needs, and making sure we were comfortable. David also took us to authentic local places where we could experience things like traditional alpaca weaving, which made the trip feel much more genuine and special. Everything went exactly as planned. He also brought a driver along, which made getting around much smoother and easier. Our Machu Picchu experience, including Circuits 3D and 1B, was unforgettable. There were three of us, and one of us was having difficulty with the mountain climbs. David stayed right behind her throughout the journey, making sure she was safe and supported every step of the way. His care and patience really stood out. And as if being our guide and driver wasn't enough, David also became our personal cameraman! 😊 He was constantly directing us and helping us get the best photos and memories from our trip. On our last day, he took us to Rainbow Mountain and was once again incredibly patient and accommodating to our needs. Throughout the entire trip, David went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful experience. We are so grateful for everything he did for us and would highly recommend David to anyone planning a trip to Peru. If you want someone who is knowledgeable, caring, responsive, organized, and genuinely invested in making your trip special, David is your person! Thank you, David, for helping make our trip so memorable!
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Incredible Time with Frank! Frank was a fantastic guide, we are so happy we had him with us! He understood the pace that was best for our fitness level, and he would take breaks at good moments to teach us about local people, plants, animals, history, and culture, which we felt was all really interesting. We learned so much about Machu Picchu, the Incas, and each archaeological site, and we genuinely enjoyed listening to him. It felt like traveling with a friend, he was so nice and had a great attitude, we were always laughing together. He also had great English, we were able to laugh together at our joke that a sitting chinchilla we saw was "chinchilling." We were also really happy to support Cachi Life which is a Peruvian owned company. We did the 2-day trek, and we appreciated the amount of care put into each step. The hotel that was included in our tour package was very quiet, the bed comfortable, the shower hot, with good breakfast choices as well. Frank also took great photos of us, with good framing and angles, and he never rushed us. He was so knowledgeable and friendly that we would love to return someday and trek with him and Cachi Life again!
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An Exceptional Experience! We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Cachi Life during our time in Peru, and we cannot recommend them highly enough! We had created our own bespoke itinerary for our trip but we wanted a knowledgeable guide to bring the history to life when visiting the incredible ruins around Cusco and during our two days in Machu Picchu. After reading so many wonderful reviews from other travellers, we decided to use Cachi Life and we are so glad we did. We also used them for transportation throughout the Sacred Valley including journeys from Cusco to Pisac and Ollantaytambo as well as visits to Maras and Moray. From the very beginning, everything was handled with such warmth, professionalism and care. David came to meet us at our Airbnb the day before our tour to personally brief us on the schedule for the coming days. This was such a thoughtful touch and gave us a great sense of confidence that everything was organised and that we were in very good hands. Over the following days, we had the pleasure of spending time with David exploring the remarkable archaeological sites around Cusco, including Sacsayhuamán, Q’enko, Tambomachay and Puka Pukara, as well as experiencing the incredible Machu Picchu. David was an exceptional guide. His knowledge of Peruvian and Inca history was impressive, but what really stood out was his passion and enthusiasm. It was very clear that this was far more than just a job for him. He genuinely loves the history, culture and heritage of Peru and that passion came through in every story and explanation. He had a wonderful ability to bring the ancient sites to life, helping us understand not just what we were looking at, but the people, culture and history behind them. We learnt so much from David and having him with us made the experience of visiting these extraordinary places even more meaningful and memorable. We also had the pleasure of having Frank (David’s brother) drive us from Cusco through the Sacred Valley to Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Although we had not booked a guide for this particular day, Frank was incredibly generous with his knowledge and shared lots of interesting information about the places we passed along the way. It was very much appreciated and added another wonderful dimension to our journey. Both David and Frank were friendly, reliable, thoughtful and genuinely lovely people to spend time with. Their warmth and hospitality really captured what we had hoped to experience in Peru. We never felt like just another tourist booking. They took a genuine interest in making sure we had a fantastic experience and were always happy to help. Thank you so much, David and Frank, for making our time in Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu so special. Your knowledge, enthusiasm, kindness and hospitality made a lasting impression on us, and we would wholeheartedly recommend Cachi Life to anyone planning a trip to Peru.
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Rainbow Mountain private two days trip We had an amazing experience with Cachi Life travel agency in Peru! 🇵🇪 From the very beginning, David, our guide helped us create a fantastic and personalised plan for Rainbow Mountain. They took the time to understand what we wanted and made sure everything was well organised and suited to our needs. The communication was excellent throughout the whole process. They were always helpful, responsive and happy to answer our questions or make adjustments whenever needed. We really appreciated the personal approach and attention to detail. The whole experience was very well organised, and thanks to their support, we could simply enjoy the incredible views and the experience without having to worry about the logistics. 🌈⛰️ I would definitely recommend this agency to anyone planning a trip to Peru. They genuinely care about their customers and go the extra mile to make the experience special. Thank you for helping us create such an unforgettable experience! ❤️🇵🇪
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Unforgettable Spending two days in the Sacred Valley with David of Cachi Life has incredibly turned into positive our vacation in Peru. In this country you are pretty much jumping from one operator to another and we didn’t have good experience until we find Cachi. David has a natural passion and a great knowledge of the story of this country and his people, plus is also very friendly and curious by nature. If we ever come back to Peru I would avoid passing through internet and I will get in touch directly with Cachi to organize all my trip. Thank you David for guiding us and sharing your passion and Thank you Oscar for demonstrating that driving is an important part of the trip. Unforgettable.
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Awesome Experience We did full day tour to Pallay Punchu with David from Cachi Life. David was professional, knowledgeable, and caring. My wife has fear of heights, and he made sure we felt safe the whole time. Highly recommended this tour for anyone looking for a less crowded hike with stunning views and also Cachi Life. We would definitely lgo with them again.
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Fantastic experience! We had an excellent experience with Cachi Life. David was Extremely helpful and professional. We did the 5 day Salkantay Trek and it was fantastic, Taking us from the high Andes to the cloud forest and coffee growing region and on to Machu Picchu, it was amazing. The food prepared by Juan, our guide was exceptional. I highly recommend Cachi Life when trekking to any of the Cusco treks.
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Mich
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Awesome Experience David is such a great tour guide and owner. He was always very communicative, accommodating, helpful, and a pleasure to work with. He treated my family and me with the utmost respect and kindness. His knowledge of Machu Picchu is excellent and we learned so much from him. He took care of us the minute we set foot in the Cusco region, including having a driver pick us up and take us to and from the train station in Ollantaytambo. He met us with us at our vacation rental the evening prior to go over everything with us. He even stopped at the store to buy us tea and sugar. He took care of everything for us and all we had to do was pay and show up. You will not find better service to see Machu Picchu than Cachi Life Perú.
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Exceptional experience I thank David Aragon Villagra for organizing a fantastic three-day tour for us in the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. We were accompanied by the guide Frank, who skillfully and enthusiastically immersed us in the Inca world. Thanks to the super driver Oscar, who was cautious and attentive. Unbeatable value for money. I highly recommend Cachi Life Peru — with Cachi Life Peru.
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Incredible trip, outstanding on every level David (Cachi Life) was recommended by friends when I decided to take a solo trip to Peru. I'm a woman in my mid-60's, fairly physically fit, who wanted to experience Peru's scenery, history, culture, and people. David helped to customize my 11-day trip to include exactly what I wanted (Manu/Amazon rainforest, Inca Trail hike to Machu Piccu, various day tours out of Cusco, etc.) Lodging and transportation arrangements everywhere were clearly arranged and communicated efficiently. Upon arrival he met me at the airport and drove me back at the end of the trip. The entire time David was always quickly responsive and communication was outstanding. This trip was utterly incredible (also exhausting!) in every way. Truly stellar. I will carry the experience with me always. I highly recommend David/Cachi Life to anyone considering a trip to this magnificent country. You will be in very good hands.