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
  • The Trail that kicked my butt

    My first day had me scared that i might not survive the trek. It kicked my butt more than i thought it would. However, the second day was the hardest. I was encouraged to take my time and i did and was rewarded with an intense feeling of accomplishment when i reached our campsite and…

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    Adventure of a lifetime

    I can easily say that the Salkantay trek was one of the most amazing adventures of my life! It was an experience that I will never forget and the trek had the most amazing views!. We had an awesome tour guide and the food was incredible!! I would recommend this trek to anyone and my…

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    Loved the Salkantay Trek!

    I just completed the 4 day trek to Salkantay and had the best time! It was four of the most challenging, rewarding, and fun days of my life. Our leader was very helpful and encouraging, the food is was delicious, and it was so nice that I did not have to think or worry about…

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    Team Cóndor Trek of a Lifetime

    The Salkantay Trek was the experience of a lifetime!!! We had the most amazing group of 11 people from all over the world. Our guide, Lizandro, was fantástico from the get go and spoke great English. Our first day of trekking was the \”easy day\” and we made it to our camp in around 5…

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    tough independent woman

    Overall this was a great trip. the first day is a warm up – hot but manageable with lots of breaks. the lake at the top of the hill is gorgeous, and worth the tough trek up. The altitude the first couple of days makes it hard to breathe, even if you don\’t suffer from…

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    salkantay and back

    This Trek is definitely worth doing. Quite varied landscapes, all of which are worth a photograph or ten. Our Guide was quite informative and seemed to know quite a bit about the local flora, fauna and trades. The first Day is a good introductora training Day. A small way of incline and then it levels…

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    Late but always on time

    Things seems to run late in Cusco, maybe they like sleeping in, but you don\’t worry they will pick you up. The first day is warm hike that will get you acclimatized to the altitude. You\”ll find it really tough on your lungs if your not used to it, don\’t run i tested it out…

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    Team cóndor

    Great time on this 5 day trek. Spent 4 days trekking through the mountains with a great group of people up Aguas Calientes. Had great equipment for tenting at night and ate the best food daily. Highly reccomend this trip to anyone, it was hard on the muscles though and good footwear was needed. Travelled…

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    play hard work hard

    Really fun trek lots of amazing views. met some amazing people that made the 5 days so much fun and made the really hard bits easier :). The food was really good every meal, we even got popcorn waiting for us when we had finished trekking for the day. We also got woken up with…