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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    Pleased with this trek

    I\’m more than pleased with the Salkantay trek. We had a really great time, the view during the trek was amazing, and all the arrangements were great ! The food was even better than I expected, you don\’t have to worry about trekking hungry ! Our guide was the best. He had a lot of…

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    Well organized trek

    We were really happy with everything on this trek, the guide was really enthusiastic, full of jokes and very interested in getting to know everyone in our group. Even though it was hard some times, everyone was helping each other. And the food was really amazing, even the vegetarian was happy. I am really going…

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    Spectacular scenery

    The trek was an amazing experience. It\’s not an easy trek but I\’m glad I did it. The scenery is spectacular. Make sure you trek up to Humantay Lake. Amazing ! It\’s a must do experience. It\’s towards the end of your day, you are tired and might want to stay and relax. Just take…

  • Queen of the mountain

    The perfect mix of adventure, comfort, and learning experience ! From orientation the night before the hike to the very last temple at Machu Picchu, our guides never stopped providing us with information, cultural facts, and history lessons. I always felt well accommodated and cared for, and sometimes on the wrong end of a funny…

  • Memories for life

    This trek rocked ! Great guides, badass porters, and an amazing group of fellow trekkers to spend four fun, grueling, and stinky days together. I will definitely recommend my friends and family to Inca Trail Reservations . If you\’re reading this and want to walk along the original Inca Trail to beautiful Machu Picchu, book…

  • Sexy llama

    Easily the best trip of my life. The guides were fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable about the sites we visited. Who wouldn\’t want to trek with the King of the Mountain Carlos ? The food was amazing, you would never believe that you were camping. Everyone was so accommodating. We rented sleeping bags and pads and…

  • Great support

    The Inca Trail Reservations guys and girls really know what they are doing ! Our guides, Carlos, Marco and Juan Carlos, were funny, motivational and informative; the twelve of us in our group would not have made it to Machu Picchu without their support. The porters provided all our meals breakfast, lunch and dinner, a…

  • Great adventure

    We had a great experience with Inca Trail Reservations . From the beginning I had all my questions answered via email by a knowledgeable account representative. As a result, we arrived well prepared. The actual trek was great. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable. The porters were incredibly hardworking; it was so nice not to…

  • Sexy llama adventure with 100 concubines

    Such a fantastic adventure ! The guides were very experienced and knowledgeable as well as funny. The trekking was tough at times, however everyone in the group had such great energy that it was easy to stay motivated. The porters deserve a whole new level of respect; the trip wouldn\’t be possible without them. As…