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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    Piece of cake!!!

    Had a wonderful trip! . Food was plentiful, delicious and hearty. Guide, cooks and ajero were friendly, helpful and encouraging. Being woken up each morning in the tent with a hot cup of coca tea made me want to have these guys always come camping with me. Oh and the trek? Amazing! Varied scenery, vegetation,…

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    3 day/4 night Inca Trail

    My Machu Picchu adventure with 3 friends began with a bus journey to kilometer 82. We were greeted by our host, Juan Carlos at the hostel and were introduced to fellow hikers upon arrival. I really enjoyed the trail. The second day was very challenging for me as we climbed to the highest point of…

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    INCA Trail Banter

    Overall, we had a great experience on the Inca Trail. Our guides Juan Carlos and Sergio were really patient and helpful. The four day trek was tough but the breaks to see the Inca sites were great. Juan Carlos was able to answer all our questions on the Inca Trail and made it quite interesting.…

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    Crazy Beautiful Odyssey!

    Our guide Pedro was terrífic! He was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and pointed out birds, flowers along the trek and was a lot of fun!. It was difficult to manage the elevation on day 1 and 2, but Pedro\’s encouragement helped me to complete it. I would highly recommend this trek…

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    Nice food!

    The trek was totally fun! I loved the food which the chef made for us. The chef was a nice guy he was always smiling. You see cool views which you have never saw during the whole of trek. Each camp site was also nice. There are some animals like puppies, birds, cats and so…

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    Dirty Blast

    When i started the Trail i was skeptical. Now that i am finished i can honestly say that this adventure is one of the best that i havé ever done. The inca réservation porters and guides were kind and Nice. I was travelling with a 74 yo familly member and they were patient with him…

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    Porter Power

    You see all these advertisements about hiking Machu Picchu and it looks fun. Well it was quite the adventure. My brother and fíance thought we were all fit. We never huffed and puffed so much hiking up and down some rocky steep elevations. We were edúcated along the way by our guides. The food was…

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    TV (Torture Vacation)

    Teri and I have been planning this vacation for over a year. It had been both a major challenge and a unforgettable experience. After the briefing we were told that the first day wouldnt be bad but that the second day and part of the third day would be steep. I was worried that I…

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    unforgettable experience

    The Inca Trail was one best experience of our lives.Our Guide Cesar was fantastic , knowledgeable about both the nature and history aspects along the trek , this is a great hike to Machu picchu . Everything throughout this trek is taken care of you and the tour group does very well . The food…