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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    Tired gringo

    Hiking the Inca Trail had been on my bucket list for years, and it lived up to all expectations. The trail itself was way, way more difficult than we had expected – but that made it infinitely more rewarding. Our guides Roger and Vladimir were a joy to travel with – passionate and hugely knowledgeable…

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    Super llama1

    This was a trip of a lifetime and we had a great time with Inca Trail s. The porters were super heroes, carrying all our equipment and supplies. The cook and his assistant cook whipped up wonderful meals out of no where. There was always plenty of food! Our guides knew the trail intimately and…

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    Uma experiência incrível

    Fazer a trilha Salkantay for uma experiência incrível que vale a pena cada minuto, paisagens perfeitas que misturam vales e montanhas incríveis , apesar das dificuldades coma altitude , frio e calor . Durante a jornada enfrentamos muita neve e muito ca lor porém sempre com o apoio do nosso guia Juan Carlos , ,…

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    Gringo packer

    My trip on the Salkantay trek far exceeded my expectations for many reasons. To start, I was constantly surrounded by breathtaking landscapes- we started our trip hiking a glacier and camping in the snow. By the next day, we made our way into the jungle! Not only were the views incredible, but we were also…

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    Het was een geweldige ervaring

    Het was een geweldige ervaring! Ik heb samen met mijn vriendin deze trip gemaakt en we wisten niet wat we er van moesten verwachten. We hadden een geweldige groep en hebben veel plezier gehad met zijn allen. De gids wist veel over de inca`s en heeft ons veel verteld over hen. Dit was voor ons…

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    From Ice to rainforest

    Salkanay Trek was a great experience. Although we had very diverse conditions (snow and ice at the first night, rainforest, mosquitos and heat on the following), the guide and the whole team managed everything very well. The food was delicious; we always got a soup and a main dish. Vegetarian option was good as well…

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    My girlfriend packed too much

    I thoroughly enjoyed the Salkantay trek to machu picchu, by far the best trekking/ hiking experience i have ever had. Our guide Juan Carlos was as good as it gets, he was very personable and knew every detail about the trail, inka history, and even facts about wild life and wild plants along the way.…

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    Great experience!

    It was an amazing experience with a great group. Our guide explained a lot about the inca`s. That was nice. We had an amazing time! The porters were wearing a lot of stuff with them. They did an amazing job. Although I expected less luxury during the trip. There were even tables and chairs in…

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    Sexy Llama

    What a beautiful adventure I had in the last 4 days. Visiting this country is been one of my favourite so far. The people are very humble and hard worker. Choosing Inca Trail and specially with Inka trail reservation ha sido mi mejor election en este hermoso pais. Me llevo buenos amigos, agradecida de el…