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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    Is Hard as it looks!!

    Ok at first glance it looked easy as I came to the first day. I quickly realized that I might have got into more than I could handle. We got up and down day on one. We the got great service from the guide Juan Carlos Cruz Calla. On Day two I was challenged with…

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    The Height of Achievement

    What a way to spend your honeymoon, tracking through some of the most unforgiving relentless terrain this world has to offer. We proved that together we can conquer anything in this life. Unfortunately we were completely unprepared for the enormity of this adventure, unfit, arrived in Cusco only 12 hours only prior so no time…

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    Altitude sickness

    Make sure you get to Cusco 3 days before to acclimatize. It is miserable when you get altitude sickness, I honestly thought I was going to die. Arriving 12 hours before you leave is not the way to do it when you live at sea level. But in the end I did it and it…

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    I did it!

    Our guide, Juan Carlos, was the most encouraging guide. Juan Carlos consistently demonstrated professionalism and compassion when dealing with his Trekkers always keeping the mood light and positive. His knowledge of Inca history is beyond impressive. My husband and I chose to trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu for our honeymoon, and Inca Trail…

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    Great, Great, Great!!

    Inca Trail Reservations were the best and most professional people I have had the pleasure of dealing with. They kept in constant contact and made making the reservations very easy. Flights, permits, train and bus passes, and the lodging reservations were all taken care of with no problems. The trek itself, though very challenging, was…

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    Keep going there is orange juice at the end and popcorn too!!

    Great trip! Exciting and challenging adventure!!.Our team at Inca Trail Reservations did a great job and made sure we were well taken care of and safe!. You will not be hungry!!. My favorites were the fresh fish and the popcorn at tea time each day when we were done hiking!! You will be tired!! .…

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    The closest I’ve come to death

    It\’s fair to say that I\’m a fairly impetuous person that tends to dive headstrong into things with inadequate preparation or consideration. The thought of the Inca Trail seemed like a brilliant idea several months out when booking vacancies were still vacant. The problem is, time can make a person ignorant or somewhat nonchalant and…

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    BEST DECISION I EVER MADE

    I had the privilege of doing the Inca Trail 4-day trek with Inca Trail Reservations and I must say the experience was incredible!. I cannot say enough about how wonderful our trek was. We spent the first day enjoying the scenery and getting used to the trek life. The second day was challenging but an…

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    A new adventure and new friends!

    My father and I had an amazing experience on the Inca trail with Inca Trail Reservations !!. They took care of everything and made sure we made it with a bunch of memories. From the beginning orientation to the tour on Machu Picchu we were guided with encouragement, information, and a smile. The tour didn\’t…