9 Years
Professionalism, Experience, Responsibility
FRANZ CONTRERAS APARICIO
Hello friends, I am Franz and belong to the Salkantay Trekking family. I was born in the Wanchaq district of Cusco on February 8, 1979, and my biggest motivation in life is my family; they are my greatest strength to move forward and achieve my goals. I enjoy playing football, exercising, and swimming when I am not on the road.
The languages I speak fluently are Spanish, English, and Quechua. I chose to study tourism because I am fascinated by nature; for this reason, I enjoy guiding with passion and I believe it sets me apart from others. The information I provide to my passengers focuses mainly on the culture, geography, and diverse flora and fauna of our region. The most amazing landscapes can be found in Cusco, and it is my duty to show and enrich you with history.
The added value I have as a guide is my patience. I know that to be a great leader, one must be patient so that the guide-passenger relationship is positive and friendly. Thus, my mission as a guide is to make the tourist feel at home, giving them the best travel experiences. At Salkantay Trekking we fulfill this because we are the best tourism agency in Cusco, and this motivates me to continue learning and giving my best.
In the 9 years that I have been working as a guide, I consider myself to have the most experience in Salkantay, Inca Trail, Ausangate, Choquequirao, Lares, and Huchuy Qosqo. Currently, I have been guiding at Salkantay Trekking for approximately 4 years and the routes I do most frequently are the Salkantay Program and the alternate programs.
I am comfortable being a part of Salkantay Trekking and I am witness to the effort and dedication we put in every day to continue being the best. Thank you friends and I hope to see you soon in our wonderful city.
CERTIFICATES
- Certificate of Technical Professional Degree in Tourist
- Certificate in First Aid and Rescue in wild areas
- Certificate in Mountaineering
- Certificate in Guiding Techniques
- Certificate in Languages
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The best travelers recommend it
Amazing all round
They are very professional and friendly. The tour guides and food services are amazing. The vans were brand new and very comfortable. I wouldn’t use any other tour service and you shouldn’t either!! We did the short Inca trail trek as well as rainbow mountain with them.
5D/4N Salkantay Trek
Myself and my partner did the 5D/4N salkantay trek in December 2021 with Alex and Fredy as our guides and it was one of the best experiences we have done. The food and the accommodation were fab and whilst the trek was challenging at times it was super fun and very rewarding.
AMAZING
We did the half day city tour and the one day Machu Picchu tour and it was amazing. Our guides, Fredy Apaza and Ricardo were not only friendly and warm people, but EXTREMELY knowledgeable. They provided us with so much information not only about the sites but about the ancient and modern culture. Their peruvian pride really was special. They offered all help from advice with our stay in the city to taking all of our pictures. They gave us the most incredible experience. I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone, especially with our guides.
Highly Recommend
Amoroso was a fantastic guide. Would recommend to anyone. He was a very knowledgeable about the history of his ancestral land and went of his way to make sure our experience was as nice as possible.
Excellent
Seeing a new side of life made the whole trip that much more personal. Aside from Franz and Carlos guiding and teaching us about the Andean life, they had such high spirits that kept us going! I would ask for them specifically in my next trip!
Best experience EVER!
My friend and I did the Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass Trek with the most awesome guide, Jorge! The views were amazing, the service was great! The meals included were delicious and they even give you snack packs for your day hikes. What made the experience great was Jorge. He was super friendly, kind, respectful and the best cheerleader. The treks are not a walk in the park, but Jorge shared interesting facts and the history of the places along the way making everything enjoyable. And whenever he noticed I was tired, he would cheer me on. Book this trip! You will not regret it. Muchas gracias Jorge!!!
Best 5 days ever
The Salkantay Classic 5 day was the most incredible experience of my life. Our guide Fredy Apaza Huarhua was absolutely outstanding. He was both knowledgeable and good-humored. He made sure everyone had a great time and was hugely supportive during tough times. I would 100% suggest this trek to anyone in great physical condition and a taste for adventure!
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