Experience the Magic Through Traveler Stories

Every journey to Machu Picchu creates unforgettable memories and transformative experiences. Browse authentic stories and testimonials from travelers who have walked the ancient Inca paths with our certified guides. From breathtaking sunrise views over the Andes to meaningful cultural exchanges with Quechua communities, these firsthand accounts capture the magic, challenges, and profound moments that define an Inca Trail adventure. Each story is accompanied by real photos from the trail, showcasing the stunning landscapes, archaeological wonders, and personal triumphs our guests experience.

  • Authentic testimonials from recent trekkers
  • Real photo galleries documenting journeys
  • Diverse experiences across all trail options
  • Honest accounts of challenges and triumphs
  • Cultural encounters with local communities
  • Expert guide insights and memorable moments
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    Salcantay Trek

    I hiked the Salkantay 3 day trek with 4th day at Machu Picchu. Carlos and Nemias were great guides and I appreciate their professionalism and hard work. The strike that occurred at Santa Teresa made the trek a bit more difficult than anticipated but was no fault of the company and Carlos made every effort…

  • Salkantay ain’t no joke

    I had an amazing time on the Salkantay trail. All the training and exercising and endurance I prepared with did not factor in the altitude in the equation. Our guide Carlos was great, slowing down to rest when I was winded, making me celery and lemon tea when I got a fever. Horse option for…

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    Ligeiro ao topo

    Estava empolgado para trilhar o caminho Inca. O primeiro dia caminhei com bastante vontade. Parei somente para tirar fotos do incrivel rio Urubamba e seus vales. Percebi que o caminho entrava vale andentro. O final do dia foi um pouco cansativo mas chegamos bem ao acompamento e tívemos uma grande janta. O segundo dia foi…

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    An adventure of a lifetime

    I came to Cusco, Peru with a friend and did the Salkantay 5d/4n trek offered through the Inca Trail Reservations – Salkantay.org company. The experience was amazing! The views were unbelievable. We joined a fantastic group of 8 (7 girls and 1 guy) with 1 horseman, 2 cooks, and a tour guide. The entire trek…

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    Childhood dream fulfilled

    I am always fascinated with Inca culture and mysteries around Machu Picchu. It was a childhood dream to see Machu Picchu in person. This Inca trek let me soak so much in the landscape of Inca people and culture and history of Incas. Our guide Gerson is very knowledgeable about the archaeological sites along the…

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    Danish in Peru

    First of all I think it was a great trip. It fully exceeded my expectations and I would be pleased to visit Peru again. It is a lovely country. The people in Peru are very helpful and open minded, which we appreciate a lot. I will recommend Peru for all of my friends. We had…

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    My bucket list hike

    The trail I took followed the traditional Inca Trail . It led me through a beautiful Urubamba River and a number of archaeological sites. The experience is unique. It is not only the views are breathtaking, but also the scale. Another dimension of the hike is the high elevation of the trail. It goes from…

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    For satan! :)

    I had a very great time. We had a lot of fun in the group, and the guide was a big part of it, which was awesome. The weather was perfect the first three days. Unfortunately it rained a lot the last day, when we reached Machu Picchu :( It was very exciting to see…

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    Wonderful adventure

    In my opinion, this was a great tour. Especially Gerson. He was a great leader. He showed us the hidden stories behind everything. The food was outstanding. In general and for camp food. Bravo. I was never hungry. Camps were great. Beds were great. Walking sticks were great. Tents were great. Porters were great. Thanks…