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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Salkantay 5 day trek
This was an excellent experience for my wife and myself. While it pushed us physically, we had amazing exposure to both the land and the culture around Cusco and Machu Picchu. Highlights include the views and feeling of accomplishment seen at the summit of the Salkantay pass, the amazing food that far surpassed our expectations…
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Carlos, garotinho do Brasil
Great experience doing the trek around the big mountains in Peru. Carlos and the horsemen were fantastic showing all the natural and beautiful landscape of the trip. He told us several stories about the culture / language / traditions of Inca\’s people. We had a good time in Aguas Calientes / hot springs and were…
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Carlos, o mas grande do mundo
First day – it was a nice trek, the guides were really helpful and it was almost easy to do it. Second Day – A really hard day. We walked a lot but it was Ok to do it. With a lot of breaks it got easier to complete the day. Third Day – it…
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Salkantay trek
We did the Salkantay trek to the Machu Picchu. It was an unforgettable experience. First, we had very good and experienced guides. They knew their country, the history and the Inca culture very well. The trek itself was challenging. We started hiking at over 3,500 m and got to the highest point at 4,600 m.…
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Surviving Camino Salkantay
It was an amazing trek up to an overwhelming altitude as well as down to the unknown and highly interesting jungle. I would like to highly recommend this trek to anybody who is interested in a big variety of landscapes. Everybody who likes to explore both the Peruvian mountains and (at least) part of Peru\’s…
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Carlos King of the Mountains
We did the Salkantay hike. Hopefully you will be guided by the King! Carlos is the man. Very well run trek. The guides were excellent – very professional and experienced. Beautiful scenery which changed daily. The trek is physically tough and the altitude makes it harder. But the views at the Salkantay pass make it…
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Salkantay route
We had an awesome trip over the mountains through the jungle to Machu Picchu with a wonderful view on the Salkantay and orchids on the way – tough but totally worth it! Met great people and collected many impressions of Peru. Thanks to \”the king of the mountains\” and his awesome team… especially Hugo the…
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Inka Trail adventure
First of all, an amazing experience! Machu Picchu was even more breathtaking than anticipated. The Inca Trail was also breathtaking, but in a very different way… The OMG this is brutal, can\’t breath, exhaustion kind of way. But I did it and thanks to our guide and the amazing porters, so did everyone else. I…
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Inca trail warriors
This was an incredible physically and mentally challenging trek to Machu Picchu, but with the help of our very patient guide Ramiro and fabulous porters/chefs we arrived on time, uninjured, and in one piece! The first day was fine, the second day (Dead Women\’s pass) was the hardest, it even hailed and it\’s dry season…
