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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    Hopefully that’s mud on my pants

    The porters were great, and we\’re really grateful that they accommodated our vegan diet. Miguel was very knowledgable too, and it was exciting to have someone so passionate about Incan history. The Inca Trail tour was very beautiful, and we really enjoyed the group. It was considerate of the tour company to give us such…

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    The never ending stair master

    The trek to Machu Picchu was amazing and is definitly something that should be on everyones bucket list. It enabled me to immerse myself in the culture and understand the Incas and their way of life. Our was guide was great and explained multiple archeological ruins, their purpose etc it was interesting to note that…

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    calves on fire

    The trek in all was unforgetable. I had a very fun time seeing the ruins, although the physical level of fitness needed for this trek is quite high. I ended up getting very bad altitude sickness on the second day up the large 2 hour mountain. Maybe suggesting to travelers some altitude tablets they may…

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    Already missing this Trail!

    Everything was fantastic. The guide, Americo, was impeccable with his job. We were very well informed of all the Inca sites we passed as well as nature and Quechua culture. And he never let us walk in the rain with a grumpy face, making jokes to light it up. The whole team, the porters and…

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    John :) :)

    It was a fun trip that I spent with my family. I didn\’t speak English but my Chinese is good. I like to take photos because this is my hobby in my down time. I didn\’t understand the guide because my English is horrible, however, I did enjoy the view of the mountain because it…

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    Interesting experience

    I am a Chinese, live in Toronto Canada. The weather is very cold during Christmas days. We always spend our holiday in a warm region. This time, we came to Machu Picchu peru. Here has rich and original inca culture. We spend 4 days and 3 nights from Km82 to Machu Picchu. We have seen…

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    Forced :)

    Very informative guides very funny. Amazing food. Keep it up!!!although I didn\’t choose to come to the trip. I really enjoyed it. (Ps. I really missed my basketball finals) the stairs are tough and too much. I would not want to see another flight of stairs in my life again. People are nice, the cook\’s…

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    Stairs, stairs and more stairs

    I really enjoyed my Machu Picchu adventure. It was both physically and mentally challenging. Our guide was really good and able to transfer the right \”inca spirit\” as well as a lot of interesting information about the inca. The trail offered lots of different landscapes and highlights, even though I couldn\’t always appreciate the beauty…

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    Back of the pack

    I have wanted to climb the Inca Trail for quite some time! I had a very good friend complete it and it sound es amazing!. I was fortunate enough to have found Inca Trail Reservations to complete this monstrous task! From the time I made my initial inquiry, to making the reservations, to having Mabel…