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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    What an amazing experience!

    What an amazing experience! I chose Inca Trail Reservations based on the recommendation of a friend and overall I was happy with the service we received. The correspondence from the trip coordinators before the trek was helpful and the inclusion of transportation after the trek back to Cusco definitely reduced the work necessary on our…

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    a wonderful time on the trip

    I had a wonderful time on the trip. A great group of 11 people, and even though we were strangers in the beginning, I feel that even only after four days we were all friends. What a great way to meet people from all over the world. The itinerary was perfectly planned for the amount…

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    Inca Trail hike with Inca Trail Reservations

    My friend and I booked the 4 day Inca Trail hike with Inca Trail Reservations 6 months ago via the internet. The site was very helpful telling us all the information that we needed; prices, the itinerary, what to pack and pictures. It was also the most suitable price for us as backpackers. We both…

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    Machu Picchu was just spectacular

    My friend and I booked our hike with Inca Trail Reservations a few months before our scheduled date and they have been just as helpful from day one until present. We were unreachable for a lot of this period as we were travelling but we were kept well informed and they worked around us which…

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    the Inca Trail

    Since the age of 10 or 11, I’ve been waiting the day that I would finally have the chance to visit Machu Picchu’s ruins. This year, my brother and I decided that we would take a few weeks of vacation to travel to Peru to mainly do the Inca Trail and visit Machu Picchu. We…

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    a destination I wanted to visit

    Machu Picchu has been for a long time a destination I wanted to visit. What a better way than to get there than by the Inca Trail . I had done some research on the internet and talked with a few friends of mine who had done the Inca Trail in the past. In general,…

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    I hiked and survived the Inca Trail

    I can officially say I hiked and survived the Inca Trail thanks to Inca Trail Reservations . I hiked 49Km, 13,776 feet in four days. Since college my dream was to hike Machu Picchu and see the beauty I´ve only seen in photos. We contacted Ruth from Inca Trail Reservations and she was helpful at…

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    the greatest adventure of a lifetime!

    Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is the greatest adventure of a lifetime! My wife and I have been planning our trip months in advance. After seeing Machu Picchu it exceeded our expectations. We traveled with two other friends from the United States and we stayed at Stay with Us Hostal in the two…

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    Salkantay 4 day/3 night hike

    When I signed up for the Salkantay 4 day/3 night hike, I had no idea what to expect. I did not know a lot about what Peru was like and did not have a lot of experience with hiking or camping. However, the guides that Salkantay.Org used were very knowledgeable and helpful for inexperienced hikers…