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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    An-yay Salkantay

    Where to begin? From the beginning, we knew we were in for an incredible adventure. The size of our group made for an intimate and enjoyable experience. At our first breakfast we got to know one another and tried to mentally prepare for the trek. As the trek continued we were able to build and…

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    Explorers not tourists

    An amazing experience! Yet the most challenging trip I\’ve ever been to. Physically hard but worth all the pain. Arriving in the Salkantay Pass and eventually Aguas Calientes felt so wonderful. Up and down Salkantay was much harder than I had imagined. Scenery was stunning all the way and we had nice variety of different…

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    Adventure!

    Nice experience. Thank you Eloy and the Team. Everything was well arranged. The hike was difficulty but very good organized. Food was amazing. Everyday some different Peruvian food. Accomodations was really good. Eloys knowledge about Inka cultura and the places was superb. Thank you! -Oula

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    Hike!

    Well worth the pain! They run a smooth operation and they expose you just the right amount to the elements. Our guide was very knowledgeable and spoke English pretty well. We started in Cusco where they told us how much of what to pack. Then we took a bus to a breakfast spot and onward…

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    Super Sore But Super Happy

    I\’ve wanted to hike the Inca trail for more years than I can count, but when we finally started looking into tour companies, the experience was overwhelming. We finally took a chance and booked with Inca Trail Reservations , and I am so glad we did. The entire experience was fantastic, from the extremely helpful…

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    Sullpayki Cuchuato

    That was incredible adventures! It was super cool to see such miracles by my own eyes! Machu Picchu is one of the best places in the World!. I\’m so happy that I sow it, there are no words to describe how admirable this place and Incatrail! We had a great service: modern comfortable equipment, yummy…

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    Packs on Packs on

    I really like this trip. It gave me experiences for all climate conditions. It started from sunny and a bit hot walking. Then, we experienced with colder air when we moved to higher altitude. On the third day, we were treking with our rain jackets. These were very fun. I like that because I could…

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    Sexy llamas with huge backpacks

    I expected less from the trip, to be honest, and would be happy even so. But the hike was beyond my expectations! If I try to come up with the things which impressed me the most, it will be: 1. The team. I was lucky to meet great guys — all of my team were…

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    Up and down a lot of mountains…

    Thank you so much to Cesar and the whole team for an amazing time walking the Inca Trail !!. It was a challenging walk but Cesar kept us all in good spirits and provided lots of interesting information. The food was just delicious – I have done similar tours and the variety and quality of…