About Andes Immersion

"Adventure to the Heart of the Andes"

ANDES IMMERSION EIRL is a 100% local family owned and operated Peruvian travel agency and mountain guiding company located in Cusco, Peru. We focus on providing personalized, high-quality services for individuals and groups with the human warmth to surpass your expectations. Our offerings include classic highlights itineraries, challenging adventure trips, family programs, private expeditions, and innovative journeys for travelers with specific interests. We are aware that we have a responsibility to each place we visit and that your trip has an impact on the people, their local community and environment. Our trips and hikes are designed to have minimal impact on the environment – we operate in small groups, avoid polluting water and remove all litter. We support the local economy as much as possible while making sure that the quality of service is not compromised. Responsible Travel practice is at the heart of every program that we offer in the Andes. ANDES IMMERSION company supports initiatives that benefit our staff, local communities and the environment. When you book one of our adventures you’re supporting a program that is committed to safety and sustainability.

We were founded by Alex Augusto Herhuay Porcel, a professional tour guide born in Calca in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Alex’s primary and secondary education has been in the sacred valley of the Incas then He has moved to Cusco to continue his education and training in… “ISP-Tupac Amaru II” Tourism School 2005 – Professional tour guide, ICPNA Cusco – English school 2006 – Graduated in English Language, Volunteer firefighter in the Company  N°122 – Calca. Alex has 18 years of experience in both traditional and adventure tourism and has completed the Inca Trail over 500 times. Alex has been continually chosen to work with the most prestigious clientele and a variety of well-respected agencies.

 

Ivonne Carrasco,

my wife, was born, raised, and educated in Cusco city. She has worked in Peru and abroad with international organizations that serve children and vulnerable people from small Andean communities. Ivonne is a natural philanthropist who loves the Andes and their people. She is the head of our legal and accounting department.

Ana Andrea Herhuay Carrasco,

my lovely and adventurous teenage daughter, was born in Cusco city. She loves camping, hiking and learning about other cultures and languages. Anita’s dream is to travel around the world and learn as much as she can. She is a great social media support and always shares her youthful perspectives and knowledge about technology with us.

Alejandra Herhuay Carrasco,

my charming younger daughter and avid little hiker, was also born in Cusco city. Alejandra loves animals and she wants to be a veterinarian. Her dream is to have an animal-friendly hotel so that people who love animals can travel with their pets. Ale has always been a great emotional support and inspiration for this family project called Andes Immersion. “Hey, Dad… when are you going to have your own company?”

We focus on providing personalized, high-quality services for individuals and groups

with the human warmth to surpass your expectations. Our offerings include classic highlights itineraries, challenging adventure trips, family programs, private expeditions, and innovative journeys for travelers with specific interests. For those looking for adventure, The Andes really are paradise. Our excursions will show you snowcapped mountains, amazing wildlife, and unforgettable landscapes filled with colorful local people and ever-present reminders of our Inca ancestors.

We are the ideal team to show you around our beloved Andes and country. Our passion and boundless enthusiasm will ensure that you have the trip of a lifetime. Let us be your guides for your adventure in paradise!

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About the name:

The name Andes Immersion honors to the Apus Andes mountains, the Andean people and our passion and love for the Andes. Whatever inspired you to travel, we believe that having the opportunity to welcomed into and immersed in a different culture is a privilege and a gift.

The Andes: majestic mountains which were initially inhabited by hunter-gatherers and then witnessed the development of agriculture and rise of politically centralized civilizations, which culminated in the establishment of the century-long Inca Empire.

Immersion: the state of becoming completely submerged in something.  Experience Immersion into the history, culture, cuisine, beauty, and mystery of the Andes!