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Inca Trail Availability

Inca Trail Availability

Inca Trail Availability 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. Only 500 tickets are sold per day for the 4-day Inca Trail trek, and this number includes everyone who will be on the trail, including porters, guides, cooks, and visitors. This means that there are only around 200 to 250 tickets available for visitors each day. Because of this limited availability, the text recommends that visitors book their trekking adventure in advance in order to ensure that they can secure a spot on the trail. The text also notes that this is similar to how the Incas themselves would have planned their journeys to Machu Picchu hundreds of years ago, as they also would have needed to carefully plan and prepare for their trips.
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INCA TRAIL AVAILABILITY 4D-3N - SEASON 2023

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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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.