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Inca Trail Availability

Only 500 permits issued per day by SERNANP — and they sell out months in advance. Check real-time availability below.

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Before You Book

3 Things Every Trekker Must Know

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Permits Are Limited

Only 200 trekker permits are issued per day by SERNANP. The remaining 300 go to guides, chefs, and porters. Once sold, permits cannot be transferred.

02

February Is Closed

The Inca Trail closes every February for annual maintenance. Contact us for alternatives — Salkantay, Lares, and Inca Jungle trails stay open year-round.

03

Your Passport Matters

Permits are registered to your passport number. Names must match exactly at the trail entrance — no exceptions and no transfers allowed.

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What's Included in Your Permit

  • Official Inca Trail permit (SERNANP)
  • Professional bilingual guide
  • All meals & camping equipment
  • Machu Picchu entry ticket

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Find Your Route

Found Your Date? Pick Your Trail.

Three ways to experience the Inca Trail — same permits, same guides, different pace.

Most PopularClassic Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu – 4 Days
4 Days · 3 Nights

Classic Inca Trail 4 Days

The full experience — Sun Gate sunrise, original Inca path, cloud forest campsites.

  • 43 km of original Inca path
  • Sun Gate sunrise arrival
  • All meals & camping equipment
  • Professional bilingual guide
From US$779 per person
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Best ValueShort Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – 2 Days
2 Days · 1 Night

Short Inca Trail 2 Days

Join at km 104, hike through cloud forest, arrive via Sun Gate next morning.

  • 16 km — perfect for first-timers
  • Overnight at Aguas Calientes
  • Full Machu Picchu guided tour
  • Train return to Cusco included
From US$529 per person
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Private ServiceOne-Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu
1 Day · Custom Dates

One-Day Inca Trail Hike

The most scenic part of inca trail. Enjoy this way to reach Machu Picchu.

  • Exclusive guide for your group
  • Premium camp setup & meals
  • Flexible start dates
  • Custom itinerary available
From US$449 per person
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Simple Process

How Booking Works

We handle permits, logistics, and planning — you just show up and trek.

1

Pick Your Date

Check availability above and select your departure date. We confirm permit availability within 24h.

2

Share Passport Details

Send us names and passport numbers for all trekkers — required to register permits with SERNANP.

3

We Secure Your Permits

We purchase official permits on your behalf and send you confirmation within 48 hours.

4

Show Up & Trek

Meet your guide in Cusco. Gear, food, porters, Machu Picchu entry — all handled.

1

Pick Your Date

Check availability above and select your departure date. We confirm permit availability within 24h.

2

Share Passport Details

Send us names and passport numbers for all trekkers — required to register permits with SERNANP.

3

We Secure Your Permits

We purchase official permits on your behalf and send you confirmation within 48 hours.

4

Show Up & Trek

Meet your guide in Cusco. Gear, food, porters, Machu Picchu entry — all handled.

Common Questions

Everything You Need to Know

Real answers — no marketing fluff.

For peak season (May–September), permits for the Classic 4-Day trail typically sell out 4–6 months in advance. We recommend booking as early as possible.
No. Inca Trail permits are strictly non-transferable and tied to your passport number. SERNANP does not allow name changes after registration.
Full legal name, passport number, nationality, date of birth, and passport expiry date — for every person in your group.
Cancellations 60+ days before departure: full refund minus permit cost. 30–59 days: 50% refund. Under 30 days: no refund. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Included: Inca Trail permit, bilingual guide, porters, camping equipment, all meals, bus from Aguas Calientes, and Machu Picchu entry. Not included: sleeping bag rental, tips, personal insurance.
Day 2 covers 16 km with 1,200m elevation gain to Dead Woman's Pass (4,215m). We recommend 8–10 weeks of training with hikes and cardio. Acclimatize in Cusco at least 2 days before.
The Inca Trail closes every February for maintenance. Excellent alternatives include Salkantay Trek, Lares Trek, or the Inca Jungle Trail — all reach Machu Picchu and stay open year-round.

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