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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Spider Monkey
This trip was most definitely the most exciting/coolest/epic/informative trip I have ever taken. The tour/trek guides were the best guides that I have ever had for any type of experience. The whole staff was extremely helpful and accommodating. The highlights of this trip for me were Salkantay pass, the glacier lake hike and the opportunities…
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Is there toilet paper in there?
This experience is one of the craziest things I\’ve ever done in my like, probably the craziest. It was nothing that I expected but it was what I believe to be the most amazing thing I\’ve ever done. I found myself struggling quite often especially on the second and forth day. However through the pain…
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A Haiku for Apu Salkantay
Adventure and awe Challenge, contemplation Spiritual trek. I highly recommend the Inca Trail company for the 5 day Salkantay trek. Paul was an amazing guide for an outstanding experience. He shared a wealth of information and great humor, starting with a city tour that included a Cathedral and Saksaywaman, and a second day in the…
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Is there pork in this?
This trip truly was a trip of a life time. The Salkantay trek was filled with views about history, archeology, and spirit. Our guides made our group, most of who we didn\’t know each other, a more close knit group that made the trip even more warm. I don\’t eat pork and our whole the…
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Breathe-taken
What a trip! Flora, Fauna, stunning scenery, and great guides: Paul and Jimmy. I was not prepared to be so impressed by such a beautiful country. Breathe taking scenic-rewards were earned through challenging terrain and difficult altitude difficult. Highlights included the Cusco City Tour, historical sites around Cusco, and Paul\’s informative and hilarious commentary. I…
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Burnt lower lip
The Salkantay was amazing !!! I have been to base camp Everest, Tibet, but I thought this trek better. Fabulous sunshine, fabulous views of the mountain. On the seven snakes switch back I hung out my lower lip to scoop up oxygen. This resulted in my only injury. No worries. I will stop kissing for…
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Lactose Intolerance
The entirety of this trip was dedicated to my grandma and my parents\’ incomplete dreams. It was always their wish to trek up to Machu Picchu but due to different circumstances they were unable to achieve this. So their dreams became mine. This has been the most physically and mentally challenging trip I\’ve been on…
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we are the best team
This is the first time in my life go hiking for such along time (usually I just spent out one or two days go hiking and carried much lighter stuffs). I will confess that I didnot expect this trial is so challenging but I met the best team – best guides, porters, teammates. I gained…
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Best trek ever. Hakuchu!!! xD
The trek was really good. Victor is a great guide. His explanations was clear. We felt that he really likes his job, taking care of people and making sure that everything goes right for every one. Marco was very friendly and helping too. The meals was very good as well, and well fournished. We was…
