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 freezing games

    The hike started out great, the first day was fun and not to difficult although my sister (Eden) was sick the night before, she was feeling better. The second day started up hill rather soon into the hike. It was hard but I adapted to the difficulty. At the top we were not expecting such…

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    A wild adventure

    The Inca Trail was a very challenging trek but the team was very supportive and fantastic meals every day definitely helped. Few events match waking up on the mountainside at 3 am to finish the hike to Machu Picchu as the sun comes up. Edwin was extremely knowledgeable and took the time to provide the…

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    We made it

    What a trip ! Really a dream experience for my daughter and I. We loved it, including all of difficulties, the altitude, tired bodies, all of it. The experience together was so wonderful. The trail was more than I had expected, the scenery was diverse ranging from dry and rocky to incredibly high passes, mornings…

  • Flight of the condors

    This trip has lived up to every expectation that I had prior to flying in to Cusco. The expert level of communication and professionalism cause every concern a traveler could have to fall by the way side. My brother and I were picked up from the airport, stayed in a fantastically placed hotel, received a…

  • The struggle

    The trail was great and our guide definitely had more experience than all of the others but one thing that he can not help, is how fast I hike. On day two between the altitude and the incline of the mountain I was obviously the slowest person in our group. Marco simple kept the same…

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    Mother / daughter bonding

    What a great trip ! The Inca Trail has been on my mom\’s bucket list since I can remember so once we committed to doing it and she put in her training, she did it ! What a huge accomplishment. So proud of her, at 69, completing the 4 day trek. The first day was…

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    Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

    Hej och ha, da har Man varit i Machu Picchu ! Vadret var help fantastiskt. Kom nagra droppar regó en stund men de gjorde ingenting, var nastan bara skont. Kan recommend era en fin plats pa vag upp for de fantastiskt Huayna Picchu. Dar kan Man sita och relax a i solen, utsikt och en…

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    Good experience

    This was an awesome trek, there were many good friends made as well as incredible guides and awesome porters, I can not express enough gratitude as to how many great memories we made. It was difficult at times and it was amazing at times. This was better than I thought. The guides were very good…

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    Greatest four days

    The Inca Trail was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to experience something special. The porters are remarkable, what they managed to do will forever stay with me. The food and service were both great considering the circumstances. I am in debt to these hard…