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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    Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu September 08, 2011

    I enjoyed the entire trip from beginning to end. The trail was beautiful and the archeological sites were amazing and interesting. Our guides, Guido and Roberto were excellent and a great team, each bringing a variety of characteristics and knowledge to the trip. Roberto gave excellent explanations of the sites and continually shared information about…

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    Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu September 08, 2011

    Muito bem terminamos a nossa viagem a Cusco e Machupichu. O resultado final foi muito positivo. Para quem nao fez vale a pena fazer. O tratamento que tivemos de todos foi muito bom desde o Hotel os tours pela cidade, exelente comida e contratamos Inca Trail para fazer parte do caminho Inka e o tour…

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    Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu September 05, 2011

    Jonathan Waltz, San Diego USA, 4 day, 3 night trek from 9/5 to 9/9 Hotel We booked the hostel Hotel Inkari through Inca Trail Reservations . The hotel was amazing. It was clean, had nice shower, restroom, comfortable beds, and television. They served breakfast every morning, which was better than any hostel I have stayed…

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    Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu September 08, 2011

    We had the Inka Trail Hike (2 Days) and it was just wonderful! We saw so many great things in the way and we heard so many histories. Our guide, Marco, was really passionate and he told us a lot of nice inka stories. All the symbols, the popular beliefs…it made everything much more interesting.…

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    Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu September 04, 2011

    For me the Salkantay Trek of 5 days was a unique experience. The change of the nature during the trip is amazing. It goes from almost desert zone until tropical jungle and finally Machupicchu is unique to visit and was my personal highlight. Thanks to the good information our group was really first in Machupicchu…

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    Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu September 04, 2011

    I really enjoyed the 5 days and 4 nights we spend doing the Salkantay trek. The group was great (although bigger than I initially thought), the guide was very knowledgeable and fun and the food was great! The highlights were, of course, Machu Picchu and the 2nd day when we reached our ‘top’. I thought…

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    Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu August 30, 2011

    We had an absolutely awesome time. It was one of if not the most amazing thing I’ve ever done. It was also the most physically challenging thing i’ve done and I ran two 1/2 marathons last year. Our guide Maritza, was the best. She was funny, informative, knowledgable and a great leader. We couldn’t have…

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    Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu August 31, 2011

    My friends and I decided to go on the Salkantay Trek based on recommendations by friends of mine, and we were not disappointed. The trek was a once in a lifetime experience that we wouldn’t have wanted to miss. The trek was well organized, and we really felt taken care of by Joel, the guide,…

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    Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu August 30, 2011

    Before trekking the Inca Trail , I was a bit of an “indoor girl.” I had never even been camping at home in the states. This experience was also my first in South America, so I was in the dark about what to expect from my vacation. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised, because…