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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    Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu October 24, 2011

    The tour was very good the guide, food everything was really good definitely I recommend Inca Trail Reservations thanks for the great experience in Peru. Gina Vargas

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    Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu October 24, 2011

    The trip was everything I thought it would be. The guide was very knowledgeable and patient with my limited Spanish. I am amazed by the abilities of the porters. I thought the service they provided was above what was expected. They deserve to be well compensated. The trek was a trip of a lifetime. Stephanie…

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    Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu October 13, 2011

    We did the 5 day 4 night Salkantay trek and it was the experience of a life time! The company organized all the flights, pickups, and hotels in the country to make it a stress free trip. The guide very knowledgeable of the area and the food was excellent. Some of my favorite memories were…

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    Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu October 21, 2011

    We did the Inca Trail from 21st to 24th October 2011. It was the most challenging and rewarding experience and everything and more than we hoped for. The staff at Inca Trail Reservations were superb: the guides supported and encouraged us along the way and the porters and cook made sure we had amazing food…

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    Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu October 10, 2011

    Hi Isabel! I just wanted to write again to say thank you for all of the work you put into making our trip go so smoothly. Everything from being picked up at the airport to being dropped off at our hostel after the hike was wonderful and we enjoyed every minute of it! Bernie was…

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    Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu October 17, 2011

    The Salkantay trip with Salkantay.Org was outstanding and we would definitely recommend this trip to anybody truly wanting to explore Peru, and who is at least moderately active. In fact, we will probably do this trip again in the future. We visited several small villages exuding the Peruvian mountain-lifestyle, which is fascinating in itself. Food…

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    Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu October 14, 2011

    I had an awesome time with Inca Trail Reservations ! I did the 4 day/3 night trek on the Inca Trail . It was an experience of a lifetime. The trail is absolutely beautiful. Our guide was very knowledgeable and funny. And the food was excellent! The Inca Trail was hands-down the most beautiful part…

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    Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu October 16, 2011

    I had an amazing time on the trek to Machu Picchu thanks to our guides (Ana and Gerson), our porters and our cook who fed us great meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner… The second day was difficult but the reward of getting to the top was well worth it! I have nothing negative to…

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    Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu October 13, 2011

    The Salkantay Trek offers a stunning variety of scenery from high mountain passes and glacial lakes to jungle and deep canyons. Completing this challenging hike gave our arrival in Machu Picchu a real sense of achievement. Salkantay.Org provided the equipment, organization, people and assistance required to complete this journey. The mule drivers and cooks worked…