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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    The porters were incredible

    I wan to say how delighted i am with the trek to Machu Picchu I have just finished with Inca Trail Reservations. My son and I did the 4 day 3 night trek in mid july and it was exactly as I wanted it to be starting with the guide Raul coming to visit us…

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    Rudy !!! :)

    our Salkantay trip was amazing, the group was great and our guide was wonderful. I am glad I joined this group for the trek. From the beginning it was very very simple to understand what was going on throughout our trek. The orientation was very helpful and we had every detail we needed to know.…

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    Will I do it again? Heck yeah!!!

    This has been one of the most adventures camping trekking trips I have ever been on. The Salkantay trek company took a lot of care to make this a very successful trek. Our trek co-ordinator was very helful and helped us find flights and hotels. She also provided us information regarding variuos sight seeing places…

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    Perfecto

    this was definitely the best backpacking trip I\’ve ever been on.The diversity of the ecosystems was amazing, the group was great and gelled together almost instantly, and Juan Carlos was an excellent guide . I\’m glad I booked this trip on the spur of the moment. I want to come back and do the Inca…

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    What an unforgettable experience !!

    What an unforgettable experience !!! No one said the Inca Trail was easy, but parts of the last four days were harder than I could have imagined. Despite this and thanks to our guide Raúl and his team of fantastic porter, I have had an amazing time that I will take with me for the…

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    An experience of a lifetime

    The Salkantay Trek was an excellent choice to hike to Machu Picchu¡ the trek is extremely well organized, from providing tents, mats, extra duffle bags, mules to carry a good amount of the load to amazing cooks who prepare scrumptious peruvian meals for breakfast, lunch and dinners. Not only are the meals extremely nourishing after…

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    Not an ordinary honeymoon

    this was my second time in machupicchu but it was my first time during the Inka trail. My husband and I decided that instead of going to the beach and relaxing drinking piña coladas for our honeymoon, that we would do something not traditional. We decided to do the Inka trail and we choose Inka…

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    Good Hike

    First time I have ever been to peru, it was my wife and I honeymoon,quite an awesome experience. I highly recommend this adventure it is full of some of the most beautiful views and the ruins threw ought are amazing what those people who built the path and buildings did is something else and to…

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    my legs are not happy, but I have beautiful memories

    Completely surpassed my expectations!!!! The views throughout the Salkantay trek was amazing. My favorites were waking up to the snow-cap mountain and also star-gazing the first night where the sky was so clear that we saw the Milky Way. Every meal was super delicious and it never repeated. I was very amazed that our chef…