Traveler Reviews

I cannot recommend Machu Picchu Team enough. Our guides Billy and Franco were so unbelievably helpful, knowledgeable and positive. The food was beyond what I ever would have expected, different for every meal, lots of variety, big portions and delicious! The accommodations were also lovely and everything felt so well organised and stress free. The trek is gorgeous and very manageable if you have a decent level of fitness. This was also one of the cheaper tours available and we thought was fantastic value for money. Our team was also filled will lovely people and we really bonded over 5 days making it truly unforgettable - thank you Machu Picchu Team!

Just got back from our 5 day Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu and we had the BEST time, definitely the highlight of my travels- absolutely stunning landscapes and scenery, and of course Machu Picchu was amazing, a true wonder of the world. A huge shout out to our guide Amoroso who was absolutely wonderful. He was always positive and full of energy, and immediately made us all feel at ease and comfortable. Would 100% recommend this tour to anyone looking to book the Salkantay trek.

An extraordinary trek! Breathtaking scenery, great infrastructure for magical nights but above all an incredible team: upstream of the trek, effective answers to all my questions, during the trek, people masters of their art: porters and mule chefs, cooks and...Amoroso!!! The guide we dream of having to live such an adventure. Always in a good mood, full of humor and very considerate, passionate about his job and his country. The icing on the cake as they say! Thank you Machu Picchu Team, thank you Amoroso!!!

Avoid 1/2 day city tour. Our guide was informative, but rushed us through the tour to bring us shopping at a textile store, and by the time we got to the last tour stop “puka Pukara” it was almost dark and closed.

We had an amazing time on our 5-day Salkantay Trek with Edgar and Victor!
The guides went above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly. They made sure everyone was okay and explained the whole process thoroughly.
Additionally, the food was absolutely amazing! Wilfredo kept us fed and ready to trek everyday.
We would highly recommend this trek and company to everyone!
Our group was great, the views were incredible and once again we couldn’t have asked for better guides!

I had an amazing time with Edgar and Victor as a guide. I would really recommend this trip to adventurous people who also like the comfort of good food!

For a change of pace, here’s a review from someone who was at the back of the line of the entirety of the 5 day Salkantay trek.

I was a semi-experienced hiker who only had two weeks to spend in Cusco, and I am eternally grateful that I spent my time with Machu Picchu Team. I only had two days to aclimate to the high altitude before embarking on my trek, so from the beginning I struggled. If it weren’t for my amazing guide Alexis (Nachito) I would’ve been sent back on a bus to Cusco on day 1.

Instead, Alexis encouraged me to finish the hike, without hurting myself physically and still keeping a professional and friendly tone towards myself and the rest of the group. I was never pushed to take extra accommodations (like horses, bus transport) or discouraged due to my physical limitations. If I had another guide from a different company, I would have never had this option and would be kilometers behind my group at all times. I felt seen and supported by my group, and my guide the entire time.

To keep spirits high, Alexis provided extensive knowledge on Incan culture and history throughout the expedition including a devotional ritual at the top of Salkantay mountain which was unforgettable.

As for the accommodations, Machu Picchu Team privately owns most of the campsites we stayed at, providing comfortable and quiet places to rest for the trek. The food from their chefs was absolutely delicious at every stop we went to.

If it weren’t for Machu Picchu team, I wouldn’t be able to look back on this trip with the unforgettable memories that I have now. I would not dream of using another company.

If I had any advice for someone looking to book the trek, it would be this:
1. Book far enough in advanced to secure your Machu Picchu ticket.
2. Book your train back to Cusco from Machu Picchu at the time of booking your tour (the bus isn’t the most pleasant option).
3. Give yourself at least 4 days in Cusco before the trek to adjust to the altitude.
4. Rent your sleeping bag and trekking poles (NOT optional) through the company.
5. Stay positive! The experience is truly what you make it, even if the party is always in the back.

My friend and I did the 5 day Salkantay trek and had an amazing experience! Our guides, Edgar and Victor were really enthusiastic and knowledgeable and the food on the tour was great. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Peru!

We did the 4D 3N Salkantay Trek and it was one of the best experiences we have had whilst in South America. The entire tour was extremely well organised and the food whilst on the trek was so delicious and exactly what you need for long days! We really liked our group size of 6 people.
Our tour guide Max was also a definite highlight for us - he brought great vibes to the entire experience and was always on hand to help, share his knowledge and make our trek as enjoyable as possible.
Each day has a beautiful viewpoint or experience and we loved the added option of the zipline on day 3. Would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Machu Picchu!

Max was knowledgeable and patient through the entire trip. He would make an effort to stop and provide historical information which was such an amazing addition. Max reminded me that this is a vacation and I’m meant to enjoy it which was definitely needed on the more tough days of the hike.

No words can describe how amazing of a chef Wilfredo is. He went above and beyond, especially with the vegetarian meals. Every dish felt thoughtful and full of flavor, and they catered perfectly to fuel our bodies for the hike.
They truly elevated the trip into something special.