For SAM Travel our guides are one of the most important parts of our business. They are proficient in English and passionate about their culture. They are all trained and retrained in first aid and carry satellite phones for any emergencies and can be connected to a medical professional when needed. We can guarantee our guides will make sure you have a great hiking experience.
Our team of guides are native to Cusco, the majority of them also speak Quechua (the native language of Peru). Our guides hold degrees in tourism and have a minimum experience of 2 years under their belts. They receive extensive guide training every year and review their first aid skills annually. Our guides always carry first aid kits, oxygen and satellite phones. They are prepared with evacuation plans for any route and are very resourceful!
Our guides are very knowledgeable and passionate about their Inca heritage and history. They are dedicated to continued personal development to ensure you receive the most accurate information the sites you visit.