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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    A very special trek!

    The Inca Trail is not just a trek, it is a fantastic archeological adventure. The sites we went through were just incredibly beautiful! Second day was tough but definitely worth it!! The third day was full of discoveries and really interesting. On the fourth day, the arrival through the sun gate was really a moment…

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    A magical reward

    The Inca Trail was an adventure I had been preparing for a while. Booked 6 months in advance, I had plenty of time to think about it, and finally, the D day arrived! From day 1 it\’s been a great adventure. Our tour guide, Paul is a great story teller. Sometimes exagerating things but he…

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    A spectacular experience

    Four of us from the US signed up for the 4 days/ 3 nights Salkantay trek with Ica Trails Reservations. It was a spectacular experience, hiking over 15,000 feet high passes in an high- alpine setting ,descending into the jungle and ending up at the most impressive site on the planet . Machu pichu .Everything…

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    Too High

    i found my trek to be the craziest experience of my life. I never would have seen myself speaking spanish let alone in peru let alone while walking to machu picchu. I\’ve met some incredible people seen even more incredible landscapes, mountains and lakes. Swimming in the humantay lake literally took my breath away and…

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    So high

    Absolutely breathtaking, I tried multiple times to catch me breath but this trip just took it away. The trek never had me tired or wanting to stop because your just surrounded by debatably the most diverse and beautiful landscape in the world. I knew it was going to be beautiful but nothing to this extent.…

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    Mystries of the Toilet

    Should i call this a must do trip or a bucket list for everyone,what ever you call it ,its a life changing experience. The trek,the Guide,just about everything was well prepared and presented. Not only was this trip an adventure but it was also a gastronomical adventure,the food was very local and the way it…

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    Maple sirop in action!

    As a Canadian born in Montreal, I was not used to hard trekking. So taking the Inca Trail looks like a big challenge. But I must say with the awesome team spirit Paul our guide created, we all made it to Matchu Pitchu after 4 days of incredible adventure into the beautiful Inca trail. What…

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    Piernas nuevas por favor !!!!

    Como explicar tan maravillosa experiencia. Salinas un grupo Lindo en donde hacia gente de varias partes del mundo, el primer día fue tranquilo, nos levantamos muy Temprano al segundo día que fue el mas duro, por favor!! Que día!!!! Subimos 10 Kms, mis piernas no respondían. Pero la cima de 4200 mts estaba ahí, esperándonos.…

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    Casi me Muero!!!

    Buenas tardes, mi nombre es Paola. Estos cuatro Dias de caminata fueron excelentes, conocer lo maravilloso de las poblaciones antiguas es muy bello. Conoci un grupo de personas de diferentes nacionalidades. Abalitos!! Como me hiciste reir. El primer dia caminamos y le ganamos al futbol a Los extranjeros! Fuimos de a poco conociendonos. Mi segundo…