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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.

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  • Diverse experiences across all trail options
  • Honest accounts of challenges and triumphs
  • Cultural encounters with local communities
  • Expert guide insights and memorable moments

  • Just do it

    It was a great experience. The beginning of the tour i.e. to get to km 104 with the Vistadome train really early in the morning was fantastic. I really liked the train as such with those panorama windows and excellent service. The walk was tiring but really worthwhile, with all those gorgeous views and places.…

  • Traveling with the Adams family

    Getting up at 5:00 am (which usually is way too early for me) was totally worth it for this trip. Overall the trip was definitely memorable for me and my family (The Adams family). Some of my personal highlights today were the small waterfalls, the special flowers and the beautiful butterflies we saw during our…

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    Well, even if the trip started really early in the morning, it turned out to be worth it. The briefing the night before the trip helped us to prepare for the trip and we got an idea of what we have to expect from the next two days. The bus and train ride were well…

  • My Salkantay trek

    Few things in life exceed expectations. This is my first trip to South America. I choose Peru for the Inca ruins, especially Machu Picchu ! Our fantastic guide, Leandro has safely and educatedly trekked us through the Salkantay route to Machu Picchu. I love this option as we have saved the best for last. Each…

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    The real Inca adventure

    We started our trail at km 82 with lots of sun and warm weather. As we were hiking, the weather changed from sunny to cloudy and lots of fog. However we had a great time with our guide and porters. They served great and plenty of food while being friendly every time. As we started…

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    Wandering restaurant

    I really enjoyed the trip to Machu Picchu. The guide was great and always in a good mood. Also the porters and the chef have made the trip to a friendly and family like trip. There was always enough time to take photos on the way. After the hiking the food was always very good…

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    A tour for everyone

    The Inca Trail is just an amazing experience. You don\’t have to be an experienced hiker to do this tour. It is an trip for everyone and surely an incredible memory. The service of the company is perfect and the food was really really good. On the trip you will have amazing views every day…

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    Crazy Peru

    It was amazing. We had a wonderful guide. He was very helpful and funny. The service was great…. the chef was fantastic. He has baked a cake for Lisa\’s birthday. We had so many different meals. The trail was amazing too but the weather was sometimes not so well. We had ever day rain and…

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    Birthday at Machu Picchu

    Four great days of adventure ! It was a great trip, besides the hikes – and being exhausted- we had a lot of fun. We had the best service and comfort on our trip… The guide was amazing. We learned a lot about the native people when visiting the Inca sides on the trail. My…