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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    My Machu Picchu walk in the park

    My walk in the park to Machu Picchu I found very invigorating. You could push yourself as hard as you wanted or just follow along with the crowd because there was quite a varying array of people from all over the globe with different degrees of fitness. I got to meet a lot of nice…

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    Absolutely unforgettable experience

    The most amazing, self fulfilling things I have had the opportunity to experience. One foot in front of the other pushing all physical limits and seeing just what the body is capable of doing when you put your mind to it. This was a dream two years in the making. Although at the time the…

  • Increible trek ! muy recomendable

    Cuando reservé el trek con Salkantay.org / Inca Trail Reservations no lo pensé mucho, me lo habían recomendado y lo hice al instante… luego cuando se acercaba la fecha me dije, estoy loca ! que hago yo en un trek de 5 días si no estoy en forma ! me voy a morir… La verdad…

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    Allillanchu ? Allillanmi

    This was amazing adventure ! I can\’t say enough about how wonderful the scenery was, how great the food was and how awesome our guides were. From the first night at our introduction meeting, Carlos, our guide was so friendly and laid back… very welcoming. I just knew it was going to be a great…

  • Pilgrimage

    I have been dreaming of coming to Machu Picchu for the last 10 years and I am so glad we decided to do the Inca Trail instead of the Salkantay trek. Being on the Inca Trail made our pilgrimage to Machu Picchu city more special and allowed us to really connect with the culture of…

  • Inca Trail experience

    I had met a lot of people who also recommended the Salkantay trek as well, however after going on the original Inca Trail , I was so happy with our decision. By the end of the trek, I felt so connected with the Inca story and made the finale – Machu Picchu arrival all the…

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    Rough luxury

    Ok, so I love to hike. Not so much to camp. Inca Trail Reservations made it an incredible experience. By the time we rolled into the campsite, tents were already pitched and Happy Hour was being set up. Although I am not vegetarian, I requested vegetarian meals, and they were delicious. Hot tea was delivered…

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    One down, six to go

    You have seen the pictures of one of modern Seven Wonders of the World. Correction, you have seen the picture of Machu Picchu, but it does nothing to capture the sheer beauty of the Andes. There is a reason Inca built their great city in this place. It was a sacred place to them. The…

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    Hiking the Inca Trail

    What started out as a dream vacation definitely finished as one as well. My group of 10 coworkers, who set off to hike the Inca Trail had trained (in varying degrees) to be able to successfully endure the long steep hike at an altitude that continued to take our breath away after every few steps.…