
Where the AndesMeet Your Lens
Tailor-made adventures in the Peruvian Andes and beyond — guided photography expeditions, workshops, mountaineering, and trekking.
AAV is a guided photography, mountaineering, and trekking operator based in Cusco, Peru. Small groups and off-the-beaten-path programs built by our founder, Matt Stacy, who has spent 5+ years discovering Peru’s hidden secrets.
Three Ways to Explore Peru

Trekking & Mountaineering
Guided climbs and multi-day treks across the Cusco and Huaraz regions — from acclimatization objectives above the Sacred Valley to glaciated summits in the Cordillera Blanca. Small teams, certified guides, and itineraries built around your goals.

Photography Expeditions
Tailor-made journeys for up to 10 photographers to remote locations. Focused on capturing THE shot. Matt brings you to the locations and shows you the shots—this is a guided experience, not instruction. Experience the location and capture great images.

Photography Workshops
Small groups, expert instruction, and thoughtfully curated routes through Peru’s iconic Andean terrain. Learn new skills, build your portfolio, and see the mountains the way a working adventure photographer does.
Featured Climbs and Treks
What Makes Us Different (Besides Knowing All the Secret Spots)

Built on Years of Exploration in Peru
Our founder, Matt, has been exploring Peru’s hidden corners for 5+ years and has built AAV’s programs based on countless adventures that only locals could imagine to create.

Off-the-Beaten-Path by Design
Matt believes that the best experiences are ones where you get away from the crowds and truly connect with the environment around you. We plan every itinerary with that core value in mind. Experience Peru, its landscapes, and its culture with expert guidance and an adventure focus.

Authenticity is Our Core
We create every mountaineering expedition, trekking program, and guided photography experience with passion. From the mountains we explore to the people and cultures we meet, we strive to leave you with positive lasting impressions. The stories you’ll tell will be as real and meaningful as the places themselves.

Skills Over Souvenirs
Our photography workshops are based on a proven instruction method that will teach you to confidently and independently tell visual stories. Immersive instruction and 1-on-1 reviews ensure you gain skills for future travels.
The Creator Behind AAV

Matt Stacy has spent five years extensively exploring Peru, discovering the hidden corners of its mountain ranges, Amazon territories, and the people who form its local communities. He strives to create remarkable, one-of-a-kind experiences that his guests will cherish for a lifetime.
AAV is the blending of Matt's passions for photography, for learning about local cultures and customs, and for outdoor adventures that range from trekking and mountaineering to exploring beneath the canopies of the Amazon rainforest.
Images from Latest Adventures

Maras Salt Mines
© Matt Stacy

Cordillera Huayhuash
© Matt Stacy

Machu Picchu
© Matt Stacy

Cordillera Huayhuash
© Matt Stacy

Nevado Veronica
© Matt Stacy

Ancascocha
© Matt Stacy

Cordillera Blanca
© Matt Stacy

Sacred Valley
© Matt Stacy
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