Sustainable Travel with Purpose and Care

As a responsible and ethical traveler, it’s important to consider the impact that our travel choices have on the environment and local communities. Sustainable travel is a way to make a positive impact and preserve the places we love to explore for future generations. At Sam Travel Peru, we believe that sustainable travel should be accessible and achievable for all. Here are some tips on how to travel sustainably with purpose and care in Peru:

Choose eco friendly transportation: When possible, choose eco-friendly modes of transportation such as trains, buses, or bikes. These options have a lower carbon footprint and allow you to explore your destination in a more environmentally friendly way. If you do need to fly, consider purchasing carbon offsets to offset the carbon emissions from your trip.

Support local businesses: One of the best ways to support sustainable travel is to support local businesses. Look for locally owned accommodations, restaurants, and tour operators that prioritize sustainability and the well-being of the local community. By supporting local businesses, you can help to create a positive impact on the local economy and promote sustainable tourism.
Reduce your waste: When you travel, it’s easy to accumulate a lot of waste. Bring reusable water bottles, shopping bags, and utensils to avoid using single-use plastics. Say no to straws and avoid littering. You can also choose eco-friendly products such as sunscreen, toiletries, and insect repellent that are free of harmful chemicals and microplastics.
Respect local cultures: When you travel, it’s important to be respectful of local customs and traditions. Learn about the local culture and history, dress appropriately, and be mindful of your impact on the environment and local communities. Avoid any activities that exploit animals or local people, and always ask for permission before taking photos.
Leave no trace: When you travel, it’s important to leave no trace behind. Always take your trash with you and dispose of it properly. Be mindful of your impact on the environment and wildlife by not disturbing natural habitats or vegetation.
Get involved: Consider volunteering with local organizations or supporting local conservation initiatives. This is a great way to give back to the community and make a positive impact on the environment.

At Sam Travel Peru, we are committed to promoting sustainable travel with purpose and care. We believe that travel can be a force for good, and we encourage everyone to explore the world responsibly and with respect for the places we visit. By adopting sustainable travel practices, we can all play a role in protecting our planet and supporting local communities. Let’s make sustainable travel a priority and create a positive impact wherever we go

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Bernie s 2023/03/02

Had a great trip with our guide Ray Herrera and driver Alfredo. Lots of good experiences in a short period of time 4 days. Learnt a lot not just about the main tourist destinations but Peru in general by Ray. Ray has a passion for Inca history and local produce. Ray knows all the good photo spots and we managed the sun out every day .. Good culture and if you want to get on a tour ask for Ray at Sams Travel = amazing

Tanya H 2023/03/02

Ray was our Tour Guide and Alfredo was our driver for a 4 day tour we did with SAM Travel Peru. Ray's knowledge of the history of Cusco and Machu Picchu was outstanding. Ray was very accommodating with all our needs. He stayed alongside us when trekking and helped where he could. His sense of humour was pleasant to be around. Ray spoke very good English. He is such a nice guy. I would strongly recommend Ray to be your tour guide to visit Machu Picchu. Ray explained everyday what the plans were for the next day, which was reassuring what we needed to take etc

Captanjack 2023/01/012

Our 1 day tour thru the Sacred Vally with Danny was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and able to answer all our questions in detail. I would recommend asking for him personally if you are able.

Sherry 2022/12/26

We booked the Classic Cusco to Machu Picchu tour with SAM travel which we really had a good experience. SAM travel is very responsive during the communication and cater to our changes needed. Our guide is Ray who is also an very awesome guide. He is knowledgeable, patient, humorous as well reliable, he help us take many good photos and also go extra mile to help with our request. Thanks Ray! Thanks SAM travel that gave us good memories in Peru! Highly recommend if you consider booking any tour in Cusco.

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C Clark 2023/01/20

Wow. We had such an incredible experience in Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Our guide, Dayvit, is the most knowledgeable guide we have ever had. He has such an extensive knowledge of the history and is very friendly and helpful. If you are planning a trip to Peru, I highly recommend SAM travel and be sure to request Dayvit!

Emma Dinzebach Clark 2023/01/10

2 day tour sacred valley / Machu Picchu highly recommend! David was the best tour guide. He knows an incredible amount about Incan culture and is personable and funny. He also kept us up to date on a political situation happening when we were there and was informative. Overall, this tour checks all the boxes. Thank you!

Nupur Joshi 2023/01/02

We used SAM Travel for a 2D/1N trip from Cusco to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on Dec 25-26, 2022. The team was good with communication from the start - both Saul and Junior were very helpful and professional with answering any questions and clearing up any misunderstandings. Our guide, Miguel, was prompt, pleasant, and quite knowledgeable. We enjoyed his company and insight over the 2 day trip and recommend him to anyone booking with SAM Travel.

Xueying Chen 2022/12/20

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Brandon Slater 2022/09/30

My wife and I just completed two excursions with SAM Travel Peru and we absolutely loved them. We did the 4 Day Salkantay Wilderness + Machu Picchu and then the 2-Day Rainbow Mountain + 7 Lakes trek with guide Carlos Estrada, chefs Nerio & Lucio, and horseman Unarato. Over the last 6 days we have learned so much about the Inca culture, discovered some of the most incredible sights, and ate delicious food every step of the way. We would definitely recommend SAM Travel (especially with Carlos!) to anyone that wants an incredible Peruvian adventure. The Wilderness trek is a much quieter trail than the standard Salkantay and goes a bit higher elevation, but camping at the base of Salkantay was incredible. Carlos's guided tour through Machu Picchu was so informative. We would have missed so much without him taking the time to share his knowledge.

Kellie Taylor 2022/04/06

Big thanks to David he was an amazing tour guide who really cared for our group. He allowed us to go at our own pace and was a brilliant photographer He was really funny and is full of interesting information & his passion for his inca ancestors is very obvious and warming. He also brought us to great restaurants! This company are very good and from what I can recall were cheaper than most. Thank you!

Mike Geelhoed 2021/06/10

They took care of everything! Saul the owner is very responsive and helpful. Johnny our guide was fantastic, as were our chef, assistant chef and horsemen. I can’t recommend them highly enough and will definitely use them again if we return to Peru!

Janice-Kaneki Chen 2020/01/28

Three of us decided to choose Sam Travel Peru, reason being is it is a local travel company that help indegenious communities. We picked Lares Trek 4D3N to have cultural experience while hiking. Good foods provided by talented Mario Chef! Johnny is our tour guide, very helpful tour guide. He even helped me to carry my daypack as I was too exhausted to carry it on day 1 hiking. Strongly recommend to those like to have local experience while hiking.