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Inca Trail Availability

Inca Trail Availability

Inca Trail is a popular hiking route in Peru that leads to the famous Machu Picchu archaeological site. Due to its popularity, the Peruvian government regulates access to the trail by requiring hikers to obtain a permit.
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Inca Trail Availability 2024

Official Inca Trail Permits - 4 Days / 3 Nights

HOW CAN I GET AN INCA TRAIL PERMIT?

  • Check availability on the calendar below and click the “book now” button to get started.
  • Fill in your personal information and select the type of service and number of passengers for your trip.
  • You can also add additional services such as Huayna Picchu tickets, Machu Picchu mountain tickets, and the ability to upgrade your train tickets.
  • Please review and accept our service policies before submitting the form; After submitting the form, you will have the option to pay $200 per person via PayPal.
  • Our sales department will send you an email confirming your reservation after making it.

The Inca Trail is a popular hiking route in Peru that leads to the famous Machu Picchu archaeological site. Due to its popularity, the Peruvian government regulates access to the trail by requiring hikers to obtain a permit.

Here are some key points to keep in mind regarding Inca Trail availability and permits:

  1. The Inca Trail is closed every February for maintenance.
  2. Only 500 permits are issued per day for hikers and trekking staff, and this includes porters and guides.
  3. Permits can sell out quickly, especially during peak season (May to September), so it’s recommended to book well in advance.
  4. You can only hike the Inca Trail with a licensed tour operator.
  5. Permits are non-transferable and non-refundable.

To check the availability of permits on the site or contact us with a licensed tour operator. It’s important to note that permits cannot be reserved without a confirmed tour booking, and you will need to provide personal information, such as your passport number and date of birth, to obtain a permit.

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INCA TRAIL INQUIRY

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No, anyone can do the Inca Trail, both in its 4-day and 2-day versions. However, both adventures are not recommended for children under 8 years of age and adults over 65 years of age.

Yes. The availability shown here is the same as on other websites. This is the official availability calendar.

No. The 4-day Inca Trail cannot be purchased in Cusco. On the other hand, the 2-day Inca Trail can be purchased once in Cusco, with only a few days in advance.

Yes. The 4-day Inca Trail, due to the high demand for spaces, can only be booked online. The 2-day Inca Trail, however, can be purchased in person.

Yes. The purchase of the 4-day Inca Trail will be available in 2024. You will be able to make your reservation from the end of 2023.

This route is considered the best in Cusco. Tourists from all over the world make reservations long in advance. Only then can availability be found.

The high tourism season is the time of year when the most visitors come to Cusco. It starts in May and ends in September. Therefore, in those months more tourists do the Inca Trail. To get availability for that day, you must make a reservation 6 or 7 months in advance.

The low tourism season is the time of year when fewer visitors come to Cusco. It starts in October and ends in April. Therefore, in those months there are more opportunities to get availability. The reservation must be made 4 or 5 months in advance.

Why book early for the Inca Trail?

There is a daily limit of 500 permits, which includes tour guides, professional cooks, and porters. Given the high demand, many people aspire to undertake this incredible trek in the Andes. If you plan to hike this trail, it is recommended to book 4 to 6 months in advance, particularly for the peak season between April and July. While it is a bucket list-worthy event, it requires significant planning. To embark on this amazing journey, you must make a booking through a licensed operator.

Am I guaranteed to get my start date?

By booking with a reliable company, you are in the best hands to make this happen. Over the past three years, we have had a 98% success rate in getting everyone’s first choice for a start date. But giving us a safe date or two for possible start dates helps us make sure you can make this hike. We will always work to get your best option and notify you if this doesn’t happen (which it won’t). If we did not succeed

Items to bring for the Inca Trail

In general, you should pack as light as possible. If you have an extra porter, the porter carries your luggage from Km82 (1st day) to Wiñay wayna campsite (3rd day). You have extra porter. We recommend keeping the weight under 5 kg / 10 lb (includes personal clothing and sleeping bag). You will need to carry a backpack.

If it is very important, take a better cover, because the weather on the Inca Trail changes every date, we can not predict rain or not. If you do not have it, we recommend that you put your clothes, sleeping bag and other personal equipment inside the plastic bag.

TIPS AND EXTRA MONEY

It is essential to take EXTRA MONEY. You need to carry at least 200-300 soles of emergency money:

Local people built small markets along the route, and you can find water, snacks, chocolate, etc.