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.

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  • Honest accounts of challenges and triumphs
  • Cultural encounters with local communities
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    einfach überweltigend

    Das erste mal auf dem Salkantay Trek und es war unglaublich. Es war ein risen Abenteuer. Der Start war sehr anstrengend, aber schon nach kurzer Zeit machte die tolle Aussicht alles wett. Die Tage mit der Gruppe und dem tollen Guide waren überweltigend. Auch hatten wir einen tollen Koch, er zauberte uns jeden Tag ein…

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    Put your legs to work, dreams require dedication

    We weren\’t sure what to expect. We had no real expectations however we were forced to push ourselves and discover what we were made of . The outcome was unexpected, unbelievable and challenging in all the right ways. We were pushed physically, but the picturesque backdrop of mountains, clouds and thousand year old glaciers reminded…

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    Hard and struggling, however the best experience ever!

    It started early in the morning, we were picked up at our hotel, not really knowing what to expect. After some hours of crazy Peruvian driving, we arrived at the starting point to the Salkantay trek. And this was the start to the hardest, though most wonderful, trek I\’ve ever done. Steep rises, high attitude,…

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    Second time Salkantay

    Doing the Salkantay trek for the second time i had quite big expectations and and I really hoped that they were going to be fulfilled. In fact it was mind blowing again. We had a incredible guide who was able to explain the andian world to us who was an good friend on the way…

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    Victor and the Amigosh

    We arrived at Cusco two days before the start of the trek. We went to the office for a briefing about the Salkantay trek. Victor explained everything in great detail. The first day of the trek we got picked up at our hotel very early, we drove to the start of our hike.The first two…

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    Amigos did the Salkantay

    we booked the Salkantay trek a couple of months ago in Belgium. I was really looking forward to the trek. When we arrived in Cusco I got very sick so I coudn\’t start the trek. But the office of Salkantay trek arranged me a bus so I could join my friends the thirth day. I…

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    Salkantay with the pacha mama amigosh

    we started the trek at 11 july at a sunny morning. Victor presented himself, the horsemen and the three cooks. after that we presented ourselfs. I immediately saw that it was a very cool group. Victor called us the pacha mama group what meant mother earth. he learned us a few quecha words. the treks…

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    Salkantay with the amigos

    Before I went to Cusco, I really didn\’t looking forward to the Salkantay . Luckily, we had an appointment with the guide before the trek. Our guide was Victor, and he was really nice. My sorrows went directly away. He explained the trip very well, we knew every detail. The trip itself, was very nice.…

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    The pachamama family

    The trip was amazing: we really liked it, especially the guide and the group. we were one family, 6 people from belgium, 2 from scotland and 3 from america. The food was also very good, the cooks always spoiled us with lots of food. I loved the happy hour, lots of popcorn and coca thea.…