Certifications and Accreditations: The Hike Expeditions Guarantee of Trust

In the world of guided trekking, trust is the top priority. Hike Expeditions is accredited and certified to operate with the highest standards of safety, legality, and ethics, especially on iconic routes such as the Inca Trail and the Salkantay Trek.

Essential Legal Accreditations for Operating in Peru

To be a legitimate trekking operator in the Cusco and Machu Picchu region, it is mandatory to have the following accreditations:

Direct Tour Operator License (MINCETUR / DDC Cusco):

• Importance: This is the fundamental accreditation. It certifies us before the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR) and the Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Cusco (DDC), allowing us to obtain and directly manage the limited Inca Trail permits.
• Benefit for the Customer: Guarantee that your reservation and permits are legal, valid, and secured without intermediaries.

National Registry of Tourism Service Providers (RNPS):

• Importance: Compliance with Peruvian regulations for all tour and trek operations.
• Customer Benefit: Ensures that the company operates under current tourism legislation and maintains auditable quality and safety standards.