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Machu Travel Peru is a family owned business that is dedicated to providing the best customer service possible. The staff at Machu Travel Peru will ensure that you have the trip of a lifetime. Peru is one of the most diverse countries on earth, with magnificent ancient cultures and spectacular natural beauty. Come and explore with Machu Travel Peru.

We are so proud of our achievements and want to share those with you. We were awarded as Peru’s Leading Tour Operator in 2017, 2018, and 2019 by the World Travel Awards, and nominated in 2020 and 2021. And recently obtained in 2022 and 2023 prizes of Peru’s Leading Destination Management Company of the same World Travel Awards.

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A great variety of experiences, fully customizable, in three different countries and specially selected according to our customer’s testimonials. Our best journeys in Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia are at your disposal here with the high-quality attention that characterizes us.

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A memorable journey to Lima and Machu Picchu

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Discover Authentic Traditions At The Sacred Titicaca Lake

Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Puno, Lake Titicaca

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Secrets of Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca and Machu Picchu

Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu

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Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Iquitos

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From the wonderful Galapagos to the magical Machu Picchu

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La Paz, Lake Titicaca, Uyuni, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Lima

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Comfort, unique style, first-class facilities, and high-quality service define the hotels we work with. Specially selected, these accommodations guarantee a perfect rest, relaxing services, and tasty food to begin with much energy from your unforgettable daily experiences with us.

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South America is a continent full of contrast; Amazon jungles, Mountain ranges, snowy, deserts, paradise beaches, and even overseas islands. Therefore, Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador are the perfect countries to prove it. And Machu Travel Peru takes you there with the best travel programs. Take a look.

Ecuador is a fantastic synthesis of the world in one country; Jungle, Andes, Coast, and even its fantastic overseas island like the Galapagos.

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Peru is a variety of emotions because you can enjoy a lush jungle, pass by the awesome Andes, and land on its tropical coasts and beaches.

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Top Tour Operators and Travel Agencies in Peru 2024/2025

Top Tour Operators and Travel Agencies in Peru. Below you will find 54 of the best tour operators and travel agencies in Peru offering in total 631 tours and holidays through-out Peru. Combined they have received 1196 customer reviews and an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The top tour activities offered in Peru are: Adventure and sport, Sightseeing, attractions, culture and history & Wildlife, landscapes and nature.

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54 Tour Operators in Peru with 1,196 Reviews

Inka Rainbow

• Address San Vicente Street # 315, Cusco , Peru
• Response Rate 50%
• Response Time 2 hours

Gulliver Expeditions

• Address Reina Victoria & Mariscal Foch, Quito, Ecuador
• Response Rate 86%
• Response Time 1 hour

Condor Expeditions

• Address Pasaje Retiro Nº 443. INT. 99 (Wanchaq), Cusco, Peru
• Response Rate 73%

Intrepid Travel

• Address 380 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Australia
• Response Rate 90%

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• Superior Service Top 15% of companies

Exodus Travels

• Address Grange Mills, Weir Road, London, England
• Response Rate 85%

World Expeditions

• Address 1B Osiers Road, Wandsworth, London, England
• Response Rate 81%

Free and Easy Traveler

• Address 319 Cedardale Pl SW, Calgary, Canada
• Response Rate 35%
• Response Time 3 hours

Peru Best Tours

• Address Calle Paseo de Los Reyes Mz. Q Lt. 9, Lima, Peru
• Response Rate 46%

• Address 2461 FM 778, Mineola, USA
• Response Rate 95%

• Address Urb.Tupac Amaru -Calle Tupac Katari -V1-9, CUSCO, Peru
• Response Rate 68%

Inkas Destination Tour Operator

• Address Urbanizacion Zaguan del Cielo F-13, Cusco, Peru
• Response Rate 100%

Travel Talk

• Address 18 Exhibition House Addison Bridge Place, London, England
• Response Rate 96%

Aspiring Adventures - South America DMC

• Address Apartado 611, Cusco, Peru

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The ancient city of Cusco is situated in the Andes Mountains of Peru at 3,400 meters (11,000 feet) above sea level. Cusco is surrounded by beautiful hills and extends into a river basin known as the Sacred Valley of the Inca. The city has around 365,000 inhabitants, a majority of who are Mestizo and indigenous.

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Whether you’re looking for adventure, culture, nature or mystery, Peru is the place to go! Retrace the steps of the Incas and visit the major tourist attraction Machu Picchu. But Peru offers so much more!

Walk in the impressive Andean mountains and visit the ancient ruins and picturesque Inca Towns. View the mysterious Nazca Lines or discover wildlife in the Amazon Rainforest. Explore the cities of Lima, Cusco, Arequipa, visit Lake Titicaca and enjoy the beautiful beaches. Or watch the condors in the Colca Canyon or sea lions at the Islas Ballestas. Peru is an irresistible travel destination, packed with adventure and culture.

The team from Dos Manos Peru Travel gladly organizes your tours, tickets or treks in Peru. You can find us in the heart of the city of Cusco. As an official operator of the Inca Trail, we offer many hikes and trips all over Peru as well complete personalized itineraries. Feel free to contact our Peru Trip advisors!

Individual Peru Tours / Itineraries

Whether you are looking for adventure, culture or nature, Peru is a travel destination that should be on your bucket list! Follow in the footsteps of the Incas and travel through southern Peru along the coast via Arequipa and Puno to Cusco and Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. …

This 20-day tour starts in beautiful colonial Lima from where you head to Ballestas Islands, the mysterious Nazca Lines and the amazing scenery in the Colca Canyon. After Lake Titicaca, you travel to the beautiful city of Cusco and stunning Machu Picchu. The trip ends with a 3-day jungle tour! …

This unique 20-day tour combines southern Peru (Arequipa, Cusco, Machu Picchu) with the lesser known and very impressive northern Peru with tourist attractions such as Chan-Chan, the Brujo Complex, the Lord of Sipán de Gocta waterfall at Chachaoyas and the beautiful Fort Kuélap. …

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Colonial Lima and Sacred land of the Incas 7 days

Lima and Cusco Accommodations included Transfers included Activities and excursions Breakfast included Daily departures

Spectacular Peru 10 days

Lima, Cusco and Puno Accommodations included Transfers included Activities and excursions Breakfast included Daily departures

Origins of the Incas 10 days

Lima, Nazca, Cusco and Puno Accommodations included Transfers included Activities and excursions Breakfast included Daily departures

Classic Machu Picchu 5 days

Cusco Accommodation included Transfers included Tourist train Activities and excursions Breakfast included Daily departures

Machu Picchu Challenge 8 days

Why choose us as your travel agency in peru.

Peru Grand Travel stands out as the leading travel agency in Peru, providing exceptional experiences. We don’t just offer travel packages; we tailor experiences to fit each customer’s profile. Our passion is to make the dreams of those eager to explore this wonderful country come true.

Local Expertise

Our travel agency takes pride in having a team of local experts who are passionate about their country. With decades of experience in Peruvian tourism, we know every corner, every tradition, and every hidden gem this country has to offer. This means we not only take you to iconic places but also immerse you in the authentic essence of Peru.

Customized Itineraries

We recognize that each traveler is unique and that is precisely what sets us apart. As a travel agency, we pride ourselves in tailoring each trip to your specific interests, desires and needs. Your experience will be completely personalized so you can live the adventure you’ve always dreamed of, and we’ll be waiting for you with open arms on your next tour!

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What really sets us apart is our passion for Peru. Our expert local guides will captivate you with fascinating stories and in-depth knowledge of the country’s history and culture. Every tour becomes a life lesson and an unforgettable experience, and get ready for a unique anecdote, through our imposing geographical space of the Incas!

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Comfort is essential for a carefree trip and at Peru Grand Travel we make sure that your experience is comfortable and enjoyable. We collaborate with the best hotels and service providers to ensure that every aspect of your trip meets your expectations and fulfills the needs you are looking for. Come and join our fascinating tours!

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Inca Encounters 8 days

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Machu Picchu Moderate 4 days

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Short Inca Trail 2 days

Cusco Moderate difficulty Total distance 12 Km Maximum altitude 2,720 m Up to 16 people Consult availability

Classic Inca Trail 4 days

Cusco Moderate difficulty Total distance 43 Km Maximum altitude 4.215 m Up to 16 people Consult availability

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5 Day Cusco Travel Package: Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Maras Moray.

"I really enjoyed the city of Cusco, Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, and all of the different tours." Eric, traveled in January 2024

7 Day Cusco Travel Package: Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake, and Rainbow Mountain.

"This trip was perfect from start to finish and exceptionally organized!" Ankita, traveled in June 2024

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"Great itinerary includes many sites/activities. We had a lot of fun." Jingxin, traveled in April 2024

6 days Luxury in Cusco & Machu Picchu

"They were professional, friendly, efficient and if they could think of a way to go 'above and beyone' they would do it with a smile." Regan, traveled in May 2022

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"Peru is a beautiful country with deep history and culture. Highly recommended." cynthia, traveled in May 2023

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Southern Treasures - 8 Days

"This trip had many highlights including Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca. Going to Machu Picchu was an amazing experience." Peter, traveled in September 2023

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Rafael made a perfect job in organizing a great tour. With his large network he managed also short changes in the itenary, so we got a lot of nice experiences during our 5 days. Thank you.

This trip was truly the trip of a lifetime. Jesus really submerges you into the Peruvian culture and the three days you’re there, you are nonstop with activities. Our guide was so knowledgeable and he made the trip. His family grew up in the rainforest so he was able to tell you the history about most things there (the families, the foods, the animals etc). We went during rainy season, and still had a wonderful time. If you’re looking for adventure, meeting wonderful people, and being in nature - this trip is for you!

My experience was amazing! This was a trip of a lifetime for me. I enjoyed the 5 day Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Maras Moray. I don’t have any complaints regarding the service provided by Tourradar. Once in Peru, Kantu Tours provided excellent services. The staff for a majority of the tour were professional and friendly. I would book another tour in the future with Tourradar.

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Andes Mountains

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to the Andean Mountains, the longest continental mountain range in the world. Hike the legendary Inca Trail, witness the otherworldly Rainbow Mountain, and explore the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu.

Unveil the mysteries of the Incas in Machu Picchu, nestled amidst the Peruvian Andes. Traverse the stone terraces, admire the Temple of the Sun, and soak in panoramic views from the Watchman's Hut.

Often described as the greatest hiking in the world, the legendary Inca Trail rewards hikers with stunning scenery, archeological sites, and fluffy llamas on the way to the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu high above the clouds.

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Step back in time at Lima's incredible museums, hike to the famed lost city of Machu Picchu, or sip pisco sour in colonial Cusco. On an explorer trip to Peru, you can do it all—from tribal visits in the Amazon Jungle to the floating islands of Lake Titicaca. Peru offers a vibrant addition to any South American adventure.

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Travel to Peru and discover ancient Machu Picchu, the absolute highlight of any hiking and trekking adventure in South America. Set out on the iconic Inca Trail or take the alternative Salkantay Trek through the Andes Mountains, where the legendary Inca citadel awaits you.

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"Peru, Bolivia and partly Chile in one trip - it was fantastic! We got to see all the highlights of the mentioned countries and it was definitely one of the best experiences we've ever had! Rafael from Danzak Peru Travel did a great job in organising the trip and was always available for our questions! He obviously put much effort in it so that we could enjoy our travels! We highly recommend Danzak Peru Travel and Rafael, especially if you want to see so many highlights in such a short time! Great memories!

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"We spent 4D/3N in the Paradise Lodge. It was a fantastic experience. We had two outstanding guides: Fernando and Saul. We had programs from early morning to late night. The highlight was the trip to the Sadokal Lake. It's simple amazing. The best fun was fishing on Rio Madre de Dios. We even caught some fish. The food was unbelievable in the middle of the jungle. I strongly recommend this tour everybody who wants to go to the jungle.

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If you`ve traveled with a company to other destinations and had good experiences, you have good reason to use them in Peru. Though you may be reluctant to buy a package directly from a Peruvian company, keep in mind that you may get  the same tour you would buy from  a U.S company  for considerably less money. If  you want to stray from the beaten path, you may have no choice but to book directly with a Peruvian company. rest assured that the local operator's included in this section have decades of experience an good reputation.

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While every company offers trips to Machu Picchu   - Peru´s must-see atraction-the country has much more to offer, including the Amazon wilderness, vibrant indigenous cultures, colonial cities, and jaw-dropping mountai lanscapes, The great thing is that many of those attractions are easy to combine with Machu Picchu and Inca Trail .

Nearly all first-time visitors do some sort of a Cusco / Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu combination, a tour that every company offers. Whether you hike  there on a four-day Inca trail trek , or roll in luxuriously on orient Express´s classic hiram bingham train, Machu Picchu is all that it is cracked up to be. There is enough to see between that ancient citadel, the Sacred Valle and Cusco to fill a week, though many people cover the area in a few days.

Many tours combine Machu Picchu and Cusco with the Rainforest of nearby Madre de Dios , whereas others combine it with southern attractions such as lake Titicaca , or Arequipa and the Colca Canyon , A longer extension or second trip is needed to include the ancient sites and impressive landscapes of northern Peru. 

Peru's combination of culture, history, scenery, and biodiversity make it a great place to visit, and you get exposure to all of the above on the Classic Cusco - Machu Picchu trip . It is also a world-class destination for people who want to concentrate their vacations on one thing, be it bird-watching (Peru is the number-two country for avian diversity), surfing (the swells are sometimes as big as hawaii`s) or trekking (countless highland trails). Travelers with that kind of focus will want to book their tour with an outfitter that specializes in their passion, and we`ve included experts in each of those activities here .

the following list features some of the best international and local tour outfitters that offer trips in Peru, ranging from companies that accommodate thousands of tourists per month, to smaller operations that specialize in custom tours. While nearly all of them offer Cusco - Machu Pichu tours , some have expertise, or hotels in certain regions, while others focus on activities such as bird-watching or trekking.

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There are lot tour operator in the world, but the Inca Trail Machu is a new tour operator in Peru and 100% local operator . we offers the best itineraries in the our country. We offer you the best experience in best destination in South America, Peru. Come with us and we promete to give you the best memories our country. In case you want to do others destination. contact us, our staff will prepare the best itinerary in Peru and best price!

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22 years after avalanche, Southern California man's remains recovered from Peru mountain

LIMA, Peru (KABC) -- Twenty two years after an avalanche buried Bill Stampfl on a mountain peak in Peru, the Chino man is coming home.

Stampfl's frozen body was found and recovered recently on the 22,000-foot tall Huascaran peak.

For years, his family had assumed there was little hope of retrieving his remains from the thick fields of snow and freezing ice sheets that cover one of the highest peaks in the Andes.

"It's a little overwhelming, still processing it," his daughter, Jennifer Stampfl, told Eyewitness News. "We accepted the fact he was going to be part of the mountain and never be found. The fact he is found is a little surreal. Unbelievable."

Stampfl, 58, was an experienced mountaineer who went with two friends, Matthew Richardson and Steve Erskine, to climb Mount Huascaran in 2002. An avalanche buried all three men.

They had traveled the world to climb challenging mountains and had reached the peaks of Kilimanjaro, Rainier, Shasta and Denali, according to a Los Angeles Times report at the time.

Erskine's body was found shortly after the avalanche, but Richardson's corpse is still missing.

Stampfl's body was found this June by an American, Ryan Cooper. He and his brother Wes were trying to climb the same mountain when they spotted a body frozen in time.

"We got out his wallet, and as soon as we found he was an American citizen and he lived in Chino, California - we knew right then we were the stewards of his story," Cooper told Eyewitness News.

As soon as they got cell reception, they began their search for Stampfl's family - finally making that faithful phone call.

"My name's Ryan. I'm in Peru and I found your dad," he recalled telling them.

Jennifer Stampfl says it was when she saw the photos of his drivers license and passport, "that I went, Wow this really is Dad. And we always knew if he was ever found he would be preserved."

On Tuesday, police in Peru said they had recovered Stampfl's body from the mountain.

A group of policemen and mountain guides put Stampfl's body on a stretcher, covered it in an orange tarp, and slowly took it down the icy mountain. The body was found at an altitude of 17,060 feet, about a nine-hour hike from one of the camps where climbers stop when they tackle Huascaran's steep summit.

A team of 13 mountaineers participated in the recovery operation - five officers from an elite police unit and eight mountain guides who work for Grupo Alpamayo, a local tour operator that takes climbers to Huascaran and other peaks in the Andes.

Eric Raul Albino, director of Grupo Alpamayo, said he was hired by Stampfl's family to retrieve the body.

Lenin Alvardo, one of the police officers who participated in the recovery operation, said Stampfl's clothes were still mostly intact. The hip pouch with his driving license also contained a pair of sunglasses, a camera, a voice recorder and two decomposing $20 bills. A gold wedding ring was still on the left hand.

Jennifer Stampfl said a plaque in memory of the three friends was placed at the summit of Mount Baldy in Southern California, where the trio trained for their expeditions. She said they may return to the site with her father's remains.

Janet Stampfl-Raymer, who was Stampfl's wife, said that when her husband wasn't working as a civil engineer, he loved to be a mountaineer.

"He was a kind man. He was humble. He loved God, and he loved the mountains," she said.

"We all just dearly loved my husband. He was one of a kind," she said. "We're very grateful we can bring his body home to rest."

Huascaran is Peru's highest peak. Hundreds of climbers visit the mountain each year with local guides, and it typically takes them about a week to reach the summit.

However, climate change has affected Huascaran and the surrounding peaks higher than 5,000 meters, known as the Cordillera Blanca. According to official figures, the Cordillera Blanca has lost 27% of its ice sheet over the past five decades.

Stampfl's passion for mountain climbing took him across the globe.

He spent months preparing and planning for his trip to Peru - just like Ryan and his brother who ended up following in Stampfl's footsteps.

"That's where we were meant to be," Ryan says. "We weren't meant to summit that day. We were meant to find Bill and we were meant to bring Bill home and give his family closure."

His family is extremely grateful he is finally off the mountain and headed home.

"That's always been on my mind for 22 years," Jennifer says. "You're buried in the ice and you hate to be cold. Just having him home and warm is my biggest thing. I am so proud of my dad for following his dreams and aspirations."

Material from The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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The body of an American climber buried 22 years ago in Peru is found in the ice

Twenty two years ago, an avalanche buried American climber Bill Stampfl as he made his way up one of the highest peaks in the Andes mountains .

His family knew there was little hope of finding him alive, or even of retrieving his corpse from the thick fields of snow and the freezing ice sheets that cover the 22,000-foot tall Huascaran peak.

But in June, Stampfl’s son got a call from a stranger, who said he had come across the climber’s frozen, and mostly intact body , as he made his own ascent up Huascaran.

“It was so out of left field. We talk about my dad, we think about him all the time,” Joseph Stampfl said. “You just never think you are going to get that call.”

He then shared the news with his family.

“It’s been a shock” said Jennifer Stampfl, the climber’s daughter. “When you get that phone call that he’s been found your heart just sinks. You don’t know how exactly to feel at first.”

On Tuesday, police in Peru said they had recovered Stampfl’s body from the mountain where he was buried by the avalanche in 2002, when the 58-year-old was climbing with two friends who were also killed.

A group of policemen and mountain guides put Stampfl’s body on a stretcher, covered it in an orange tarp, and slowly took it down the icy mountain. The body was found at an altitude of 17,060 feet, about a nine-hour hike from one of the camps where climbers stop when they tackle Huascaran’s steep summit.

Jennifer Stampfl said the family plans to move the body to a funeral home in Peru’s capital, Lima, where it can be cremated and his ashes repatriated.

“For 22 years, we just kind of put in our mind: ’This is the way it is. Dad’s part of the mountain, and he’s never coming home,’” she said.

Police said Stampfl’s body and clothing were preserved by the ice and freezing temperatures. His driver’s license was found inside a hip pouch. It says he was a resident of Chino in California’s San Bernardino County.

The effort to retrieve Stampfl’s remains began last week, after an American climber came upon the frozen body while making his way to the Huascaran summit. The climber opened the pouch and read the name on the driver’s license. He called Stampfl’s relatives, who then got in touch with local mountain guides.

Joseph Stampfl said they worked with a Peruvian mountain rescue association to retrieve his father’s body, which was about 3,000 to 4,000 feet below where he and his two friends were believed to have been killed.

“He was no longer encased in ice,” the son said. “He still has got his boots on.”

A team of 13 mountaineers participated in the recovery operation — five officers from an elite police unit and eight mountain guides who work for Grupo Alpamayo, a local tour operator that takes climbers to Huascaran and other peaks in the Andes.

Eric Raul Albino, director of Grupo Alpamayo, said he was hired by Stampfl’s family to retrieve the body.

Lenin Alvardo, one of the police officers who participated in the recovery operation, said Stampfl’s clothes were still mostly intact. The hip pouch with his driving license also contained a pair of sunglasses, a camera, a voice recorder and two decomposing $20 bills. A gold wedding ring was still on the left hand.

“I’ve never seen anything like that” Alvarado said.

Huascaran is Peru’s highest peak. Hundreds of climbers visit the mountain each year with local guides, and it typically takes them about a week to reach the summit.

However, climate change has affected Huascaran and the surrounding peaks higher than 5,000 meters, known as the Cordillera Blanca. According to official figures, the Cordillera Blanca has lost 27% of its ice sheet over the past five decades.

Stampfl was with friends Matthew Richardson and Steve Erskine in trying to climb Huascaran in 2002. They had travelled the world to climb challenging mountains and had reached the peaks of Kilimanjaro, Rainier, Shasta and Denali, according to a Los Angeles Times report at the time.

Erskine’s body was found shortly after the avalanche, but Richardson’s corpse is still missing.

Jennifer Stampfl said a plaque in memory of the three friends was placed at the summit of Mount Baldy in Southern California, where the trio trained for their expeditions. She said they may return to the site with her father’s remains.

Janet Stampfl-Raymer, who was Stampfl’s wife, said that when her husband wasn’t working as a civil engineer, he loved to be a mountaineer.

“He was a kind man. He was humble. He loved God, and he loved the mountains,” she said.

“We all just dearly loved my husband. He was one of a kind,” she said. “We’re very grateful we can bring his body home to rest.”

Stampfl carefully planned his mountaineering expeditions, his daughter said. She also said he was very humble and did not like to draw attention to himself.

“The fact that he is in the news, it is so not my dad,” she said.

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News | Body of Chino mountain climber buried by avalanche 22 years ago is found in Peru

Bill stampfl, a civil engineer, "felt closest to god" on a mountaintop.

His family knew there was little hope of finding him alive, or even of retrieving his corpse from the thick fields of snow and the freezing ice sheets that cover the 22,000-foot tall Huascaran peak.

But in June, Stampfl’s son got a call from a stranger, who said he had come across the climber’s frozen, and mostly intact body, as he made his own ascent up Huascaran.

“It was so out of left field. We talk about my dad, we think about him all the time,” Joseph Stampfl said. “You just never think you are going to get that call.”

He then shared the news with his family.

“It’s been a shock” said Jennifer Stampfl, the climber’s daughter who lives in Pomona. “When you get that phone call that he’s been found your heart just sinks. You don’t know how exactly to feel at first.”

“He really loved Chino,” the climber’s daughter, Jennifer Stampfl, said Wednesday.

She recalled a little coffee shop where East End Avenue ends that her dad loved to visit daily, Jennifer Stampfl said.

Bill Stampfl and his daughter Jennifer Stampfl are seen in a family photo. The Chino resident’s remains were found in June in Peru, 22 years after he went climbing in the Andes mountains. (Courtesy of Jennifer Stampfl)

From left, Janet Stampfl-Raymer, Bill Stampfl and his daughter Jennifer Stampfl are seen in a family photo. (Courtesy of Jennifer Stampfl)

Bill Stampfl, seen in a family photo, loved mountain climbing. The Chino resident’s body was found in June in Peru, 22 years after he went climbing in the Andes mountains. (Courtesy of Jennifer Stampfl)

Chino resident Bill Stampfl, seen in a family photo, loved mountain climbing. (Courtesy of Jennifer Stampfl)

Chino resident Bill Stampfl, seen in a family photo, loved mountain climbing. His remains were found in June in Peru, 22 years after he went climbing in the Andes mountains. (Courtesy of Jennifer Stampfl)

Janet Stampfl-Raymer, left, is seen with Chino resident Bill Stampfl, in a family photo. (Courtesy of Jennifer Stampfl)

Bill Stampfl, seen in a family photo, loved mountain climbing. The Chino resident’s remains were found in June in Peru, 22 years after he went climbing in the Andes mountains. (Courtesy of Jennifer Stampfl)

Chino resident Bill Stampfl, center, is seen doing what he loved — mountain climbing. His body was found in June in Peru, 22 years after he went climbing in the Andes mountains. (Courtesy of Jennifer Stampfl)

Chino resident Bill Stampfl, seen in a family photo, loved mountain climbing. His body was found in June in Peru, 22, years after he went climbing in the Andes mountains. (Courtesy of Jennifer Stampfl)

Her father, a civil engineer, had a big property that he subdivided, she said.

“He made a dead-end street in Chino, off of East End, and he named it after me,” she added. “It’s Jenny Lane.”

Janet Stampfl-Raymer, who was Stampfl’s wife and now lives in the Midwest, said he was definitely a California guy.

The family held a memorial service at Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, which was very small 22 years ago, Stampfl-Raymer said. It has grown in recent years, and now has nearly 61,000 followers on Instagram.

Stampfl was a self-employed civil engineer, but mountaineering was his passion — and one he practiced for around the house.

“He used to take bags of cat litter and stick it in a backpack, and he’d go up and down a flight of stairs many, many times during the week,” she said. “About 15- or 20-minute workouts with 60 pounds on his back in a backpack to train to go up the mountain.”

On Friday, July 5 police in Peru recovered Stampfl’s body from the mountain where he was buried by the avalanche in 2002, when the 58-year-old was climbing with two friends who were also killed.

A group of policemen and mountain guides put Stampfl’s body on a stretcher, covered it in an orange tarp, and slowly took it down the icy mountain. The body was found at an altitude of 17,060 feet, about a nine-hour hike from one of the camps where climbers stop when they tackle Huascaran’s steep summit.

Jennifer Stampfl said the family plans to move the body to a funeral home in Peru’s capital, Lima, where it can be cremated and his ashes repatriated.

“For 22 years, we just kind of put in our mind: ’This is the way it is. Dad’s part of the mountain, and he’s never coming home,’” she said.

“Getting news like that is very, very surreal,” Stampfl-Raymer said. “We’ve been waiting 22 years, I did not ever think that his body would be discovered… I had resigned myself to that he was on the mountain and I knew where he was. I had to come to peace with that, but it was very hard to not have any indication.”

“I don’t know what else to tell you, except that it is an answer to a prayer,” added Stampfl-Raymer. “When Bill stood at the top of a mountain, he used to tell me that that was when he felt closest to God.”

He moved to the San Bernardino County city in 1960, brother Herb Stampfl said Wednesday, July 10.

Herb, who’s just 14 months older than his brother, said their family moved from Austria to New York in 1950. Bill Stamphl was 6 at the time.

He graduated from Chino High School, graduated from Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, and then graduated from UCLA with a degree in civil engineering, Herb Stamphl said.

The effort to retrieve Stampfl’s remains began last week, after an American climber came upon the frozen body while making his way to the Huascaran summit. The climber opened the pouch and read the name on the driver’s license. He called Stampfl’s relatives, who then got in touch with local mountain guides.

“It was a long time ago,” said Herb Stampfl, who now lives in Rancho Cucamonga. “I never thought they would discover his body… it’s a relief to know we’re able to bring him home.”

There was some other mountaineers above them that saw the avalanche and indicated they were swept into a crevasse, Herb Stampfl added.

Joseph Stampfl said they worked with a Peruvian mountain rescue association to retrieve his father’s body, which was about 3,000 to 4,000 feet below where he and his two friends were believed to have been killed.

“He was no longer encased in ice,” the son said. “He still has got his boots on.”

A team of 13 mountaineers participated in the recovery operation — five officers from an elite police unit and eight mountain guides who work for Grupo Alpamayo, a local tour operator that takes climbers to Huascaran and other peaks in the Andes.

Eric Raul Albino, director of Grupo Alpamayo, said he was hired by Stampfl’s family to retrieve the body.

Lenin Alvardo, one of the police officers who participated in the recovery operation, said Stampfl’s clothes were still mostly intact. The hip pouch with his driving license also contained a pair of sunglasses, a camera, a voice recorder and two decomposing $20 bills. A gold wedding ring was still on the left hand.

“Inside his ring, it’s written ‘Loving Christ,’” Stampfl-Raymer said. “And when I saw his ring on his finger, I said ‘Thank you.’ It is an answer to prayer.”

“I’ve never seen anything like that” Alvarado said.

Huascaran is Peru’s highest peak. Hundreds of climbers visit the mountain each year with local guides, and it typically takes them about a week to reach the summit.

However, climate change has affected Huascaran and the surrounding peaks higher than 5,000 meters, known as the Cordillera Blanca. According to official figures, the Cordillera Blanca has lost 27% of its ice sheet over the past five decades.

Stampfl was with friends Matthew Richardson and Steve Erskine in trying to climb Huascaran in 2002. They had travelled the world to climb challenging mountains and had reached the peaks of Kilimanjaro, Rainier, Shasta and Denali, according to a Los Angeles Times report at the time.

Erskine’s body was found shortly after the avalanche, but Richardson’s corpse is still missing.

“I think we’re still kind of processing it,” Jennifer Stampfl said. “I am so relieved to be having him home. I just want him here, I want him in California. This is his home, this is where I want him.”

Jennifer Stampfl said a plaque in memory of the three friends was placed at the summit of Mount Baldy, where the trio trained for their expeditions. She said they may return to the site with her father’s remains.

Janet Stampfl-Raymer said that, when her husband wasn’t working, he loved to being in the mountains.

“He was a kind man. He was humble. He loved God, and he loved the mountains,” she said.

“We all just dearly loved my husband. He was one of a kind,” she said. “We’re very grateful we can bring his body home to rest.”

Stampfl carefully planned his mountaineering expeditions, his daughter said. She also said he was very humble and did not like to draw attention to himself.

“The fact that he is in the news, it is so not my dad,” she said.

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