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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    Trek

    Overall this trek was quite the adventure. There was a lot of hiking involved, with some days more challenging than others. Particularly the second day — hiking to the Pass — was a difficult yet rewarding hike. The people on the trek were awesome. Carlos, our leader, was constantly encouraging us and making us smile.…

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    Trek

    It was a wonderful trip to start off my summer. The first day was a great preview of what was to come. The second day was difficult but totally worth it. That day was very eventful fro, the cites to what happened to the other people, to being my birthday. It was a birthday that…

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    Salkantay unforgettable

    Wir (36m/31w) haben die Salkantay Tour mit Inca Trail Reservations gemacht! 4600m am höchstens Punkt. Es war traumhaft Gletscher, Dschungel, gute Wege, anspruchsvolle Abstiege…. Alles in allem gut machbar. Der Guide war perfekt in Englisch und hat keine Fragen offen gelassen (Carlos). Auch auf schwächere Teilnehmer wurde gut Rücksicht genommen (Sauerstoffflasche und Pferde waren dabei).…

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    Trek

    Trek was great! The first couple of days were hard, but doable if you\’re relatively in shape and the guides were very encouraging. It was awesome to meet everyone in your group from all over the world too! The food was very good and we got to try Peruvian dishes and there were also American/European…

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    Honeymoon trek

    Away from lands of busy schedules and media, I was so thrilled about the planned trip. The trek was everything I expected it to be emotionally, spiritually and physically. As our honeymoon, my husband and I found it a challenging and rewarding experience. We were both so happy and proud to be holding each other\’s…

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    Amazing Adventure

    We had an amazing time on the Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu. It was definitely a challenge of both the physical and mental kind, but the end result once you reach the top of the summit on day 2, and again once you finally reach Machu Picchu are indescribable. Honestly I was initially a…

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    Inca Trail 4 days & 3 nights

    This trek is certainly not for the faint of heart… however, those who choose to attempt it are not disappointed. From start to finish, the Inca Trail was an amazing journey. Our tour guide allowed us to travel a brief four days back in time to enjoy (and labor) a difficult and beautiful hike in…

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    I can’t believe we did it!

    I came into the trip thinking that it wouldn\’t be as difficult as it was, but it was really challenging! I am thankful for such a great group of people who were so helpful and patient with my altitude sickness! I am thankful also for Manuel, our tour guide who was encouraging throughout the whole…

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    Inca Trail 4 days & 3 nights

    I really enjoyed the trip, especially the different landscapes, like nice valleys with rivers, the high-jungle and the dry highlands with only rocks and grass. I like the views from the higher points of the trek, you can see green hills and behind the white mountain peeks. I wondered about the porters, because they had…