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
  • No country for old men

    Just finished my trek and sitting having a well earned beer with the guides and some fellow trekkers. Wonderful experience. Really enjoyed it so informative and an overall wonderful experience. It\’s a really must do at least once. What a great place to visit and what a great team to deliver the most wonderful experience.…

  • The long walk

    A great and wonderful adventure! The sites we visited during the trek were marvelous and unforgettable and so were the friends that we made in our group. Parts of the hike was hard – but truly an amazing experience. The porters rocked – they were running down the inka trail, what amazing men :) and…

  • Moonwalking the inca trail

    What an amazing experience. The trek was the perfect mix of challenging, rewarding and fun. We were supported the whole way by our amazing guides and rewarded each meal by our great chef, who somehow managed to bring out multiple courses three times a day. The views of mountains and the various climates we trekked…

  • No pain no gain

    The Inca Trail was great fun. The first day was easy peacy lemon squeezy. The second and third day was a different story. Really hard work, but no pain no gain. The fourth day was the reward: was a beautiful place the Muchu Picchu! Raoul and Matin were perfect guides, the porters did an incredible…

  • Marvelous trail with top guide

    We just finished our inca trail and has been a really great experience! The team of Inca Trail Reservations has given really good service. The team of porters, cook and guides are truly helpful and friendly. The equipment provided is of good quality. I would like to mention especially our guide Raoul. He is very…

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    Team Dutch/Finland got ENGAGED!!!

    Our adventure began March 17th 2016! I was incredibly nervous for this trip because I just came out of the hospital 3 days before. My body was definitely not ready for this crazy trip ahead! But here we go… We arrived to late for our prep speech, but Juan Carlos waited for us till past…

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    She said YES!

    It is amazing feeling when you arrive to the Machu Picchu! It was especially amazing for me because my girlfriend said YES to my proposal on top of the Machu Picchu!. Also the other parts of the Inca Trail was amazing, nice ruins and cool landscapes! It was tough walk but totally worth it! The…

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    Inca trail goes Dutch

    Mijn Inca Trail begon op 17/3/16. We werden opgepikt door Marcos om vervolgens opgehaald te worden door de bus. Prima service. Dag 1 heb ik genoten om heerlijk in de bergen te zijn. Geen zware dag en dus prettig om te starten. Eenmaal aangekomen in het kamp stonden de tenten al klaar. Dag 2 was…

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    Fuut fuut fuut

    Machu Picchu was amazing. We had wonderful guides how told us a lot about Machu Picchu! Also they help us out when needed. I think it was pretty hard sometimes, because it was a hike HIKE! You have to climb and sometimes you just wanna give up. But we made it and that made us…