About Tours By Carlos
Born and raised in the Sacred Valley. Fluent in Quechua, the native language of the Incas. 15+ years guiding experience. This is home.
About Tours By Carlos
🏔️ From Friendship to Business Partners
In January 2020, Davis and Carlos completed the Lares Trek and forged a strong friendship. Little did they know, this journey would spark the idea for something extraordinary. Carlos, fueled by a dream, expressed his desire to start a tour guide company.
🌐 The Plot Twist
Just as this idea was close to taking flight, fate threw a curveball. Less than a month later, the pandemic hit, slamming the brakes on tourism, casting a shadow over the vibrant streets of Cusco, and leaving Carlos facing an uphill battle.
⏩ Fast Forward 3.5 Years
Carlos, resilient and determined, gets back on his feet. He reaches out to Davis, who at the time was navigating the concrete jungle as a Management Consultant in Melbourne. Davis, craving a new adventure, saw this as the perfect moment to breathe life into the passion ignited back in 2020 — an opportunity to blend his consultancy experience with an exhilarating new adventure alongside his great friend Carlos.
🌈 Join the Adventure
Together, Carlos and Davis are rewriting the script, turning setbacks into comebacks, and sharing their knowledge and friendship with adventurers from all walks of life. When you book with Tours By Carlos, you're not just hiring a guide — you're becoming part of the story.
Meet Carlos
Your Local Guide from the Sacred Valley
Carlos was born and raised in the Sacred Valley and still speaks Quechua, the native language of the Incas. His parents still live in the Sacred Valley and serve the local community. Carlos gives unrivalled access to his family, local traditions, and the authentic Andean way of life that you simply won't find with other tour companies.
With over 15 years of experience guiding in the Cusco region, Carlos has excellent English-speaking abilities and deep knowledge of Inca history, archaeology, and the natural environment. He is First Aid trained with yearly courses — every tour includes a first aid kit and oxygen tank.
Why Tours By Carlos?
100% Peruvian-Owned
Most competitors are registered in the USA, Australia, or Europe. Tours By Carlos is majority Peruvian-owned and domiciled in Peru — we pay Peruvian taxes and reinvest profits locally.
Supporting Local Communities
Carlos personally knows the porters, horse handlers, chefs, and small hotels along our routes. Every booking supports local livelihoods and allows travellers to meet and learn from these communities.
Authentic Cultural Access
Carlos was born in the Sacred Valley and speaks the native Inca language, Quechua. His family remains active in the local community, offering guests rare insight into Andean traditions and food.
Exclusive Quarry Trek Domes
We are the only company offering private domes at the first two Quarry Trek campsites. Panoramic views, comfort, and a unique overnight experience you can't get anywhere else.
What Travelers Say
"Our trek with Carlos exceeded expectations. His knowledge, enthusiasm, love and pride in his culture is very apparent, and genuine. Carlos had deep connections to the communities we passed through, an..."
Amanda H.
Australia
"We have just finished a two night three day camping trek with Carlos as our guide. Carlos is a fantastic guide and really looks after you — patient and kind, you can tell he is passionate about the mo..."
Tessa Goldstone
Canada
"Me and my partner did a multi day tour with Carlos and it was amazing — exceeded all expectations. Carlos was an incredible guide with so much knowledge, patience, passion and care for us. I was unwel..."
Georgina Bell
USA
"I recently completed the Lares Trek with Short Inca Trail as a private trek with Tours by Carlos — and it was one of the most rewarding and well-run experiences I've ever had. Carlos was my private gu..."
Jane Cutler
Australia
Start Your Journey
Let Carlos show you the real Peru — the Sacred Valley, ancient Inca trails, and the warmth of local communities. Your adventure starts with a message.