Our Awards and Recognitions
Salkantay Trekking attracts top talents from around the world and investing significant resources to make Salkantay Trekking a great place to work, learn and excel. Here are some of the ways in which Salkantay Trekking has been awarded and recognized recently.
2024
Salkantay Trekking: World Travel Awards 2024
Peru
Salkantay Trekking has won two awards at the World Travel Awards for the second consecutive year, being recognized as the best tour operator in Peru and South America. This success is attributed to the dedication of all employees and collaborators, including porters, cooks, guides, and support teams, who have continuously elevated the company's standards in the travel industry. The company maintains its leadership in trekking in the Andes, offering unforgettable adventures while promoting respect and love for nature. The collective efforts have transformed shared experiences into achievements, celebrating the unity of their community.
MINCETUR awards the Gold Certification – SABP – CALTUR to SALKANTAY TREKKING. 2024
Mincetur
The Quality Tourism Best Practices Application System (SABP – CALTUR) is awarded by MINCETUR to Peruvian companies that meet high standards of quality, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. On this occasion, SALKANTAY TREKKING has achieved the Gold Level, the highest of the three available tiers.
2023
World Travel Awards Nomination
Peru
We are honored by our nomination as Peru's Leading Tour Operator at the World Travel Awards. These prestigious awards, known as the "Oscars of the tourism industry," recognize excellence globally and regionally in various categories, including hotels, tourist accommodations, tourist attractions, and airlines. Being considered a prominent tourism agency at both national and international levels is an outstanding achievement.
Best Small-Group Trekking Tour Operators - Southeastern Peru
LUXlife Magazine
LUXlife Magazine awards the "Best Small Group Trekking Operators in Southeastern Peru" award to the best tour companies offering small group trekking tours in southeastern Peru.
Certification To The Application Of Good Practices
Mincetur
Salkantay Trekking was recognized by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR) for the application of good practices in the service offered to national and foreign visitors during the year 2022.
Tripadvisor Recognitions
Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor is one of the most important platforms in the world of travel and tourism. Every year, we are proud to be part of its community in order to continue improving and offering a quality service, providing the best travel experiences to our customers.
2022
World Travel Awards Nomination
Peru
We are honored to have been nominated by the World Travel Awards for Peru's Leading Tour Operator.
The awards are presented globally and at eight international and regional levels in a wide range of categories, including hotels, tourist accommodations, tourist attractions, and airlines. They are referred to as the "Oscars of the travel industry," It is truly satisfying to be considered a travel agency.
Certification to the Application Of Good Practices
Mincetur
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur), through the Vice Ministry of Tourism, grants recognition to tourism service providers that apply the Good Practices Manuals (MBP).
2021
Annual Travel And Tourism Awards 2021 - Travel Experts Of The Year, Peru
LUX LIFE MAGAZINE
Salkantay Trekking has demonstrated excellence and commitment in the tourism sector, even in the face of the uncertainty and difficult times the world has been going through.
World Travel Awards Nomination
Peru
We are honored to have been nominated by the World Travel Awards for Peru's Leading Tour Operator.
The awards are presented globally and at eight international and regional levels in a wide range of categories, including hotels, tourist accommodations, tourist attractions, and airlines. They are referred to as the "Oscars of the travel industry," It is truly satisfying to be considered a travel agency.
Safe Travels In 2021 To Salkantay Trekking
Gercetur - Cusco - Peru
Due to the impact of the pandemic, new biosecurity measures and protocols to avoid the spread of the virus appeared. Therefore, the Regional Management of Foreign Trade, Tourism and Handicrafts Cusco - GERCETUR awarded Salkantay Trekking the Safe Travels Seal for compliance with the Plan of Surveillance, Prevention, and Control of the COVID-19, the terms and conditions set by the World Travel & Tourism Council - WTTC.
2020
World Travel Awards - Peru’s Leading Tour Operator 2020
Peru
Salkantay Trekking were the proud winners of the award Peru’s Leading Tour Operator in the World Travel Awards, beating 9 other nominees to the top spot. The awards aim to acknowledge, reward, and celebrate excellence in the travel and tourism industry and are the ultimate hallmark of quality.
Europe Business Assembly - European Quality Award
In 2020. Salkantay Trekking was given the European Quality Award by Europe Business Assembly in the Top-100 Achievements Register, which is a prestigious prize that recognizes a whole host of outstanding factors regarding the company. The EBA experts in charge of researching for this award have the aim of selecting and encouraging promising companies and brands at the forefront of regional business, for which Salkantay Trekking has been noticed.
Best Efficient Premium Tour Operator
Peru
Another great achievement for Salkantay Trekking in 2020 was becoming the winner of the Best Efficient Premium Tour Operator - Peru at the South America Business Awards. This prize recognizes hard-working companies and individuals who contribute greatly to tourism in the region and who allow it to grow at the rapid rate that it is right now.
President´s Choice Awards
Latin American Quality Institute – LAQI
Delivery of the "Latin American Quality Awards 2020" in Brazil, recognition granted to the Companies and Institutions that stood out for their Quality Management and commitment to Total Responsibility in the region.
2019
Certification to the Application of Good Practices
Mincetur
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur), through the Vice Ministry of Tourism, recognized 704 companies in the country for applying good practices in tourism service management during 2019, as part of the implementation of the System for the Application of Good Practices (SABP).
President´s Choice Awards 2019
Latin American Quality Institute – LAQI
Delivery of the "Latin American Quality Awards 2019" in Brazil, recognition granted to the Companies and Institutions that stood out for their Quality Management and commitment to Total Responsibility in the region.
Award Of "Impulso Peruana De Opinión Pública" IP - POP
Impulso Peruana De Opinión Pública
The Peruvian Public Opinion, awards the company SALKANTAY TREKKKING, seeking to highlight the effort, quality and talent of the company along with its Entrepreneurs and/or Successful Professionals, so that they can access that world where the dream comes true.
Premio Miradas 2019
LATIN COMMUNICATIONS-MAGAZINE CORPORATION “MIRADAS”
The Miradas Award is the highest international recognition granted by the Corporación Latina de Comunicaciones, through the magazine "Miradas" to companies, individuals and organizations linked to tourism, gastronomy and related activities that excel in the development of such activities.
Tourcert Certification - 2019
Cusco
We have successfully obtained TOURCERT Certification, which is an innovation company that brings together experts in tourism, science, environment, development and politics with the aim of certifying companies that meet the highest standards of sustainability and social responsibility.
Empresa Peruana Del Año 2019
CIVIL ASSOCIATION: EMPRESA PERUANA DEL AÑO
The Peruvian Civil Association of the Year is a non-profit institution that recognizes the efficiency in management and administrative management and the total quality of the products and services offered by companies in Peru.
Country Brand Recognition (Marca Peru)
Peru
This recognition is thanks to the innovation, modernity, technology and sustainability of our country and the companies that reinforce this position.
2018
Global Quality Certification - Master In Total Quality Administration Y Quality Assurance Manager.
LATIN AMERICAN QUALITY AWARDS 2018 - URUGUAY
Continuing with the achievements that our company has achieved in 2018, we want to tell you that between November 20 and 22, in the City of Punta del Este in Uruguay, Salkantay Trekking was recognized with the LATIN AMERICA QUALITY AWARDS AWARD.
Creativity-Parade Award For The World Tourism Day 2018
DIRCETUR
As part of the annual activities for the International Tourism Month, the Regional Directorate of Foreign Trade and Tourism held a colorful parade, where the main tourism agencies of the city participated. This was a moment to demonstrate the enthusiasm and joy that surrounds all the actors related to the important tourism industry in Cusco.
Best Travel Agency Of Cusco
CORPORACIÓN LATINA DE COMUNICACIONES-REVISTA “MIRADAS”
The "Miradas" award is the highest international recognition granted by the Corporación Latina de Comunicaciones, through the magazine "Miradas" to companies, individuals and organizations linked to tourism, gastronomy and related activities that excel in the development of such actions.
Reconocimiento A La Responsabilidad Social Empresarial
DIRCETUR
On the occasion of the closing of the activities for the Month of Tourism 2018, an elegant awards ceremony was held at the facilities of the DIRCETUR, in the Plaza Túpac Amaru in the city of Cusco, where awards were given to different companies and personalities involved in the tourism sector.
Premio Éxito Emprendedor 2018
CÁMARA DE COMERCIO EMPRESARIAL DEL PERÚ
This award recognizes the positioning of companies at local, national and international level. In addition, the Peruvian Chamber of Commerce distinguishes companies that have an excellent after-sales service, facilitating business opportunities, promoting competitiveness and socially responsible development.
Big Business Latin American Businessmen 2018
COMUNIDAD EMPRESARIAL DE TRATADOS COMERCIALES
From Cusco, Salkantay Trekking continues to reap success internationally, thanks to the quality service it offers to local, national and foreign tourists. Motivated by our love for the region and our tourist destinations, we continue to strive to strengthen our areas of work and provide an extraordinary travel experience.
Businessman Of The Year 2018
INTERNACIONAL QUALITY SUMMIT "BID" - PARIS
The month of June Salkantay Trekking participated in the award directed by the Business Initiative Directions (IDB) The ceremony was held at the International Star for Leadership in Quality Convention, Paris 2018.
Estrategic Management Of Business Leadership And Innovation
LATIN AMERICAN QUALITY INSTITUTE
This past June 22nd, 2018, Salkantay Trekking had the honor of receiving the “Quality Peru 2018” award in response to its outstanding corporate management, and for accepting the commitment to Corporate Responsibility by always following a model of excellence set forth by LAEM.
Inka Dorado Award 2018 - Best Tourism And Adventure Travel Agency
SOCIETY “THE BEST OF YEAR”
We start the year 2018 with a good footing and with strong spirits. The “The best of year” society awarded us the “Inka Dorado Award 2018”, in merit of innovation in customer service with social responsibility in tourism services.
Empresa Peruana Del Año 2018
ASOCIACIÓN CIVIL: EMPRESA PERUANA DEL AÑO
The Peruvian Company of the Year Civil Association is a non-profit institution that recognizes the efficiency in management and administrative management and the total quality of products and services offered by Peruvian companies.
2017
Personaje Destacado Del Año 2017
CÍRCULO DE PERIODISTAS DE RADIO Y TELEVISIÓN
Journalists are people who handle a great deal of information about what is happening in our country. Thanks to this information, the Circle of Radio and Television Journalists recognizes, year after year, the characters that have contributed to the country's business.
Empresa Peruana Del Año 2017
CIVIL ASSOCIATION: EMPRESA PERUANA DEL AÑO
The Peruvian Civil Association of the Year is a non-profit institution that recognizes the efficiency in management and administrative management and the total quality of the products and services offered by companies in Peru.
Premio Miradas 2017
CORPORACIÓN LATINA DE COMUNICACIONES - REVISTA “MIRADAS”
The Miradas award is the highest international recognition granted by the Latin Communications Corporation, through Miradas magazine to companies, individuals and organizations linked to tourism, gastronomy and related activities that excel in the development of such activities.
International Business Awards 2017
COMUNIDAD EMPRESARIAL DE TRATADOS COMERCIALES
At the end of 2017, in the facilities of the Westin Hotel & Convention Center in the city of Lima, we proudly received the "Excellence and Quality in Management 2017" award from the prestigious Business Community of Trade Treaties.
Regional Tourist Quality 2017
DIRCETUR
During 2017, we continued to improve the quality of our services and routes in a sustainable manner. That is why the main governing body of tourism in our region, the Regional Directorate of Foreign Trade Tourism - DIRCETUR, awarded us this valuable recognition.
Successful Entrepreneur 2017
CÁMARA DE COMERCIO EMPRESARIAL DEL PERÚ
We are a pioneer in the innovation of trekking routes in the Cusco region with high quality standards. We offer camps specially designed to offer comfort to our passengers and not to threaten the natural landscape that surrounds them.
Creativity-Parade Award For The World Tourism Day 2017
DIRCETUR
As part of the annual activities for International Tourism Month, the Regional Directorate of Foreign Trade and Tourism held a colorful parade where the main tourism agencies of the city participated.
2016
Best Travel And Tourism Agency 2016
DIRCETUR
Our effort to offer quality tourist services and innovative routes has been reaping its fruits several years ago. Since 2016 we have the support and recognition of important institutions related to national tourism such as the Regional Government of Cusco.
What makes these trips different?
We believe that a vacation should be more than a hotel room, a flight and a rental car. It should be more than the sum of its parts. We also believe a challenge can help you grow and a trip can stir the soul. We create journeys worth taking - for the traveler, for the host and for the world.