Traveler Reviews

Great trip. Vladimir and Ellisban where class, great chat all round serious lads. Great trip highly recommend if you’re a legend.

Sensational stuff. Vladamir and Ellisban were perfect tour guides, not to mention being absolute lads.
Can’t recommend enough.

Amazing tour with such fun and knowledgeable guides, Vladimir and Ellisban made it so fun

The best tour guides EVER!

Vladimir and Elisban are the best guides ever 🥰

I did the 4 day Salkantay hike with Machu Picchu Team and had an incredible time. It was very well organized and the guides were both attentive to us and very fun. Frank in particular was amazing - he taught us so much about the landscape and the history and traditions of the local people. I struggled with the altitude on days 1 and 2 and Frank was incredibly kind and supportive and helped me continue the hike. The accommodation was also very good and food was delicious throughout the trip. Would definitely recommend doing a hike with Machu Picchu team (and especially with Frank!)

Simple advice for anyone planning Machu Picchu: do the Salkantay Trek, book with Machu Picchu Team, and ask for Frank. You won’t regret it.
For anyone put off by a handful of negative reviews from early 2026 - that situation was outside the company’s control and, crucially, had nothing to do with the guides, horsemen and chefs who make these treks what they are. What I can speak to is a company that was responsive and supportive throughout - queries answered within hours via WhatsApp, often much faster.
On the trek itself, Frank was exceptional. His knowledge of Incan culture is deep and his enthusiasm for it is genuinely contagious. He’s patient and attentive on the trail, always making sure nobody felt rushed or left behind (poco a poco, as Frank would say to us). But what sets him apart is that he clearly cares about the experience beyond just doing his job well - he arranged several thoughtful extras for our group entirely off his own back. Most impressively, despite having walked this route countless times, his excitement never felt routine. That energy is rare, and it makes a real difference.
An outstanding guide and a trek we won’t forget.

From the start of our adventure to the end our guide Nacho did an amazing job guiding us. His personality and charm was great and bonded all of us on the journey as life long friends. Very educational and the team took care of all of our transportation at the beginning and end, including securing train tickets!

We had an amazing time hiking the 5 day Salkantay Trek with Machu Picchu Team! Our guide Nacho made the whole experience smooth, informative and fun. We especially loved that he brought us through trails that were less crowded. Recommend booking with this team!