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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    Machu Picchu Winter Solstice

    This was a once in a lifetime experience. I liked that our group consisted of only five trekkers, making the experience more personal. I never felt like another ¨cattle in the herd¨ which is the banality of most guided tours. Instead, we got an intimate approach to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu led by…

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    Best hike EVER!

    The Inca Trail was AMAZING! I highly recommend it! Initially, I didn´t really know what I was getting into, but the adrenaline took over and allowed me to finish the entire trek. My group of five people was guided by Ramiro and assisted by four porters and one cook. First, about the guide Ramiro. He…

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    the tour was excellent

    the tour was excellent. our guide Emilio was fantastic in explaining all the information fluently to us and also he was great at getting us up and on the trail in great time so as we could have some relaxing time in the sunshine when we arrived at our camp. the food that was provided…

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    Inca Trail reservations trek with Emilio

    The tour and our tour guide Emilio was excellent. Emilio was very knowledgeable and informative and answered any questions we had and took the time to explain things to us if we did not understand. I really struggled on the second day with the uphill walking but Emilio was very encouraging and always checking we…

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    My Inca Trail Experience

    The 4 day Inca Trail , ending with a guided tour of Machu Picchu, was a fantastic experience that is a must do whilst visiting Peru. The trail was one of the most physically and mentally challenging activities I have ever done, however, the satisfaction you feel when completing each section and taking in the…

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    Eoin Weeks’ Inca Trail Experience

    The 4 day Inca Trail Treck to Machu Pichu with Inca Trail Reservations was a once in a life time experience that I will never forget. During the treck we saw many interesting historical sights. Victor our tour guide was very knowledgeable about all of these and gave us explanations about all of them in…

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    4 Day Inca Trail

    The Inca Trail followed by a visit to Machu Picchu is an unforgettable experience and definitely a must-do whilst visiting Peru! Physically and mentally challenging, there are high and low points throughout, but the high points definitely make it all worth it – although it is certainly not for the faint-hearted! The brief beforehand allows…

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    The best place that I enjoyed to be is the Machu Picchu

    My experience on my four days and three nights trek to Machu Picchu was very rewarding. Carlos was our trek guide. He is very cheerful and encouraging to our team for the whole time. He took care of our needs very careful while the trip was getting difficult. He stayed behind us and cheered us…

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    Thank you, Inca Trail Reservations

    We booked through Inca Trail Reservations as we heard great things through word of mouth. Overall we were quite satisfied with the trip, though there were some obstacles as with any trip. Our favorite activities were hiking through the jungle on day three and our guide’s wonderful presentation of the significance of the Andean Cross…