About Santu
Travel with people who know Peru from the inside.
Santu is a locally owned tour operator based in Peru’s Sacred Valley, creating authentic adventure and cultural journeys for more than 20 years.
Who we are
A local company, built by people who love this land
Santu is a family-run company built around local knowledge, long-term relationships and a deep connection to the places we call home. We create tailor-made journeys across Peru that combine adventure, culture and personal attention, because we believe the most meaningful way to experience Peru is through its people, places and stories.
Why Santu
Local knowledge makes the difference.
We know the trails because we walk them, the communities because we work beside them, and the mountains because they are part of our everyday life.
20+ years
Local experience in Peru
Sacred Valley
Based in the heart of the Andes
Adventure + culture
Trekking, climbing, cultural and tailor-made journeys
The people behind your journey
Two owners. One shared love for Peru.
General Manager & Co-owner
Giuliana Rojas Balta
Travel has always been part of Giuliana’s life.
From an early age, she developed a curiosity for discovering new places, cultures and ways of traveling. That passion eventually became part of her work and, together with Dany, helped shape the Santu journey.
Today, Giuliana leads Santu’s general management and strategic direction, bringing together her background in Industrial Engineering, business management and tourism with many years of hands-on experience inside the company.
She is especially involved in shaping tailor-made journeys, developing the business and ensuring that Santu continues to grow without losing what makes it personal: attention to detail, local relationships and genuine care for the people who travel with us.
Commercial Manager & Co-owner
Dany Vásquez Salas
The mountains have been part of Dany’s life for more than two decades.
His connection with trekking, climbing and the Peruvian Andes began long before Santu became the company it is today. Over the years, he has explored mountain routes, worked alongside local guides and developed a deep understanding of the landscapes and communities of the Andes.
At Santu, Dany leads commercial development and client relationships while remaining closely connected to the field. He is also involved in exploring new routes, working with guides and helping shape the outdoor experiences that define the company.
For Dany, adventure is not simply a product to sell. It is a way of connecting people with Peru’s mountains, culture and nature.
Our journey
More than 20 years of learning Peru by traveling through it.
2000s
The beginning
Santu began with a passion for mountains, adventure and the lesser-known places of the Andes.
Over the years
Growing through experience
As we explored more of Peru, our work evolved around personalized travel, trekking, culture and close relationships with local communities.
Along the way
A local network
Our experience has grown together with our guides, partners, communities and travelers.
Today
Looking ahead
We continue to evolve through quality, responsible tourism and journeys designed around the people who travel with us.
What matters to us
Four things we never compromise on
People
Real relationships, personal attention and a team that knows our destinations.
Nature
Travel that encourages a deeper connection with Peru’s landscapes.
Culture
Respect for local traditions, heritage and the communities that make each destination unique.
Responsibility
We believe good travel should create value for people and places, while continuously improving the way we operate.
ISO 9001
Quality management
Responsible tourism
Environmental & social commitment
Continuous improvement
Our long-term commitment to better travel
Sustainability
We live here. That shapes how we travel.
For a local family business, responsible tourism is not a separate product. It comes from respecting the place we share: protecting the landscapes we work in and making sure tourism benefits the communities of the Cusco region.
Local people
We work with guides, partners and communities of the Cusco region, so tourism benefits the places we travel through.
Natural areas
As an Aliado por la Conservación, we support the protection of Peru’s natural areas and plan routes that respect them.
Long-term impact
Small groups, careful operations and continuous improvement. We will still be here long after your trip ends.
Our family of local brands: Vértigo Valle Sagrado · Vértigo Hostel Urubamba · Sukha Urubamba
Quality and recognition
Standards we work by
Santu Tour Operador holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management, a reflection of our long-term commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
ISO 9001:2015
Certified quality management system
APTAE
Member association
Marca Perú
Officially registered tourism operator
Aliado por la Conservación
Tourism ally for environmental conservation
Our story in photos
A few moments from our journey
Why Santu
What traveling with a local team changes
The same people who help shape your journey know the trails, guides, communities and seasons along the way.
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Local expertise
Based in the Sacred Valley, we know Peru through years of living, traveling and working in the Andes.
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Tailor-made journeys
Every journey is shaped around your interests, pace, travel style and priorities—not taken from a template.
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A proven track record
Journeys across Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Andes, shaped by long experience on the ground.
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Private & small-group travel
More flexibility, personal attention and time to experience each place at your own pace.
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Adventure expertise
Trekking, climbing and mountain experiences shaped by people who know the Andes from the ground up.
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Responsible tourism
Quality management, local partnerships and a long-term commitment to people, culture and the environment.
Built for travelers. Trusted by partners.
We work closely with travelers, travel advisors and local and international partners to create well-organized, personalized journeys in Peru.
Plan your journey
Tell us how you would like to experience Peru.
Share your dates, interests and travel style. Our local team will help you shape a journey around you.