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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Queen of Salkantay
I really enjoyed the Salkantay trek! The first day was great due to the weather and the fact that we did not have to walk a lot. The lake that we walked to in the afternoon was great, beautiful view and a good way to get used to the height. The second day was tough,…
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Forced to luck
You can not visit Peru without going to Machu Picchu. Or do you really want to tell your friends you didn\’t see the only place in South America they actually know? So you are kind of forced to go. But sometimes, being forced to do something is not all that bad, and this is one…
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Do it!
Blessed by great weather, we went through the beautiful diverse landscape ranging from cold mountain tops to warm moist forest paths. After half a day of walking in the sun, we arrived at our camp site for the first night. After settling and having a two course lunch it was time to climb the hillside…
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The best blisters of my life
The Salkantay trek was really amazing, I enjoyed every kilometer that I hiked, and for me it was a great personal accomplishment. The views were super really beautiful, the guide was really funny and helpful all the time, he gave us a lot of interesting informations about the Peruvian culture and historical information about the…
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King of Salkantay
The track was awesome, nature at its absolute best! The guide was very informative and although it was tough, the food offered the needed refueling. The campsites were nice and clean and the provided equipment really helped to conquer the track. And just when it got hard on day 3 the hot springs offered some…
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Unforgetable adventure, absolutely recommendable!!!
I decided to do the 4d/3n inka trail in april. Hiking to the Machu Picchu was a really great adventure!!!. We were a small group, 8 persons, it was really familiar ;) The 1th and the 4th day was easy, but the 2nd and 3rd day you should not underestimate! I would recommand walking sticks,…
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Just do it!
I spent an amazing time during this 4 days of trekking. Luckily the weather was perfect and even though it is no easy hike I can only recommend it to everyone in a good physical condition. The scenery is so beautiful you can hardly imagine and it is definetively worth every pain while hiking the…
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Unforgetable!
Thanks to the team of Inca Trail Reservations for making our trip on the inca trail to such a fantastic experience!. The organisation and the equipment were excellent !.Thanks to our tour guide, Victor, he gave us a lot of information about the ruins and the inca culture (in very good English). It was nice…
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Running on Empty
Had a fantastic time on the trek even though on day 2 (the hardest day) I had a virus and had to stop every 20 feet to get to to dead woman\’s pass – it was a great sense of achievement to make it. Juan our guide was very patient encouraging me all the way…
