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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Accomplished
A real lifetime experience. I enjoyed the Salkantay trip so much. Summed up: great people, staff, views, experiences and fun ! We learned a lot about the Incas and their mountains – thanks to our awesome guides. You made this trip to a fabulous and informing 5 days ! The food was one big surprise.…
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Difficult but good
We booked this trek and arrived in Cusco at noon the day before the hike so we didn\’t have much time to acclimate to the hike. We were also the least prepared of the group. This was a difficult hike even by the veteran hiker\’s standards. But the guides were very supportive and accommodating so…
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Worth the rocks
This was a fabulous adventure ! We have yet to see Machu Picchu, which is the ultimate goal, yet we feel complete already. The Salkantay trek is a fantastic adventure – beautiful, educational, challenging, and tremendously fun. My husband and I are in our early 50s. Yes, we were the oldest on the trek. Most…
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Our amazing adventure
This trek was one of the best experiences of my life. The guides were so nice and very informative about the Peruvian culture and natural life. The cooks were very talented and made very yummy food ! There was more than enough at meal time but it is a good idea to bring energy bars…
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Unforgettable moments
The trip has been fantastic. The Salkantay trek is a much more challenging trek than I thought having climbed Kilimanjaro and the Atlas Mountains. I assumed that it would not be as hard and I wish I had trained more as the difference here is that you start the trek at a higher altitude than…
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My first trek
Once upon a time I decided to go on a trek and hence ended up in Salkantay ! Although not a starter trek it was an awesome trek and would definitely recommend it to anyone. We had beautiful views, amazing waterfalls, great summit, lagoon, jungles… The best part of the trek was the Salkantay pass…
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My long walk, 50 plus
For the 50 and older crowd, this is a long, arduous trek. It is a wonderful experience and a great opportunity to test your fitness. Our trek totaled 42 miles, and was a great experience. The terrain was quite varied from alpine meadows to the jungles. Water was everywhere including great waterfalls and a glacial…
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La Muerta
Coming into the trek having never hiked before, you could say that I bit off a little more than I could chew. The first day was one of the easiest, and yet I found quite a bit of difficulty doing it. From then onward though I was able to accommodate my needs appropriately, and the…
