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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    Good surprise

    The guide Manuel was extremely personable , knowledgable and had a good sence of humor , he is very attentive , informative . He was instrumental in making this a wonderful experience . The food was amazing how much the chef was able to prepare under primitive conditions . The service was a fabolous experience…

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    An American takes on the Inca Trail

    The trip has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. Inca Trail Reservations was very helpful for the duration of the trip – starting with airport pickup and transport to our hotel two days before the trek. Our guide Juan Carlos was amazing and very knowledgable. He also spoke very good English which…

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    Inca trail, Bucketlist, Check!!

    I did the classic Inca Trail with Inca Trail Reservations from 8 till 11 november. In the beginning we where a bit nervous about the difficulty of the trail, but after the clear briefing from Juan Carlos it went strain away. We had a nice group of 10 different people from all over the world…

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    An Overall Great Experience!

    As a hiker that didn\’t have much experience with multi-day hikes, Inca Trail Reservations was a great service for hiking the Inca trail. The guides were very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I love how our group was small (ten hikers) with ten porters. It really made it feel like we were a family for the…

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    An unforgettable experience

    My inca trail experience has been GREAT. Since we (my boyfriend and I) booked the tour already 6 months in advance we had enough time to prepare ourselves on the trip. Mayra, our tour agent was always very helpful and send us all the information needed to prepare ourselves. Beforehand I was a bit nervous…

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    Loca gringas conquer Salkantay

    What an amazing adventure. The food was amazing and the camping glamorous, tour guide was funny and knowledgable. Hike is challenging but totally worth it !!! Trip of a lifetime. We survived, woooooo :) there was 8 of us on the trek from Canada. Had a blast. Great memories for a lifetime. I walked in…

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    Salkantay trek!!!!!

    Very challenging but super rewarding trek! Would recommend to anyone!. Be prepared to walk, and walk, and then walk some more but see the most beautiful landscapes !. You have to push yourself but you\’ll be proud when you make it to the very top of the Salkantay Pass at over 4500meters above sea level.…

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    Experience was amazing

    The Inca Trail experience was amazing !!! . Nice people , excellent team. I had a fantastic time !!! . The whole team was great from our knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides Henry and Willian , were amazing !! . The chef joel cooked some delicious dishes , The porters worked like maniac trying to make…

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    Llama Pee!

    We had an excellent time on the tour, great food and good company. It was physically challenging and pushed us to go beyond our comfort level. There could be more clarity ahead of time regarding tipping expectations. The porters were incredibly helpful and friendly. They greeted us at each arrival with high fives and cheers,…