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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    A world-class experience

    Talk about spectacular! The 4 day/3 night Inca Trail trek was the most amazing thing I have ever done. It started off the first day at the check point and off across the river and onto the trail straight away. We hiked through the beautiful Andes Mountains, past ancient Inca ruins. There was a bit…

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    Amazing Experience

    Incredible experience and wonderful trek. Unlucky bad weather at the summit couldn´t detract from the experience. The food was consistently very good to excellent and even though I was the only vegetarian in my small (6 person) group, I always had something special made for me. On one occasion, the cooks even prepared a squash…

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    inca trail

    We started the Inca Trail not knowing what to expect and a little nervous about what was to come. However our guide Victor immediately put us at ease and we soon became well acquainted with our group which was to prove very important over the next few days. Our team \”the pumas\” encouraged each other…

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    What a trip!

    I could not have imagined how much I would enjoy the tour, everything about the experience was fantastic. Our tour guide, Victor, was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the Incas and the archaeological sites and this passion meant that we understood how important the trail and sites were. On the other hand…

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    the most amazing time

    I had the most amazing time on my trek with Inca Trail Reservations . I came with a friend and everything was smooth from booking to airport pick-up to arriving on the trail. Inca Trail Reservations is run efficiently and if you decide to challange yourself and hike the trail to Machu Picchu, you\’d be…

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    Thank you, Inca Trail Reservations. Extremely well done!

    The four day Inca trail trek that I just completed will be a memory to last a lifetime. The service, professionalism, and enthusiasm of the Inca Trail Reservations team far exceeded my expectations. Every aspect of the trip was extremely well planned to the point that all I had to do was worry about getting…

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    Amazingly awesome experience

    What an awesome experience! Anyone can take a train to Machu Picchu but not everyone can experience it. This is a once in a lifetime experience to hike the Inca Trail with knowledgable guides who will tell you about every Inca site, plant, or anything you have questions about. It is a difficult trek, but…

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    Salkantay trek: Marvelous adventure

    First of all, I would like to thank the company I work for, Inca Trail Reservations . They gave me the opportunity to go to this sacred path called the “Salkantay trek”, this trek was one of the best trips I have ever done in my life and I would like to hike it again.…

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    The Inca Trail Experience

    The Inca Trail was an experience of a lifetime. Our guide, Raul, was extremely knowledgeable about not only the Inca culture and it´s history, but about the locations that we experienced. He knew all about the plants and animals that inhabited each location, and the Inca´s uses for them. The Inca Trail hike itself was…