Saul Alvarez

Prior to becoming the owner and founder of SAM Travel Peru, Saul Alvarez Montalvo worked as a porter for a couple of years and then, over the next 4 years, he worked as a guide. He conducted more than 200 Inca Trail treks and other alternative treks throughout the Andes. He has also toured with groups throughout the country of Peru.His passion and enthusiasm for the Andes mountains, Incan culture, and knowledge of plants were always highlighted and appreciated by tourists. He has accomplished his childhood dream of becoming the owner and founder of a tour and trekking agency. As a part of this, he wants to give back and improve the lives and living conditions of local communities through employing and supporting them with service projects.Saul’s experience as a porter and guide has helped him gain an appreciation of what works and does not work on Tours & treks and within tourism. Now, as the owner of SAM Travel Peru, he is involved in every aspect of making sure his business runs smoothly, which keeps him on his toes. Despite his impressive workload, he keeps everything in tip-top shape and all with a smile on his face.