World famous Inca trail to Machu Picchu, South America's best hiking experience

Machu Picchu was connected with the Inca city of Cusco and the rest of the Inca Empire by trails of excellent design in strict and perfect harmony with the natural Andean environment. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is surrounded by breathtaking scenery, crossing the Andes mountain range and sections of the Peruvian jungle and rainforest. Our amazing Inca Trail adventure passes several well-preserved Inca ruins and settlements before ending at the "Gate of the Sun" on Machu Picchu Mountain.

Book your Machu Picchu hike and Inca Trail Permit 2024 in advance to avoid disappointment

If you have decided to hike the Inca trail to Machu Picchu, please keep in mind that the daily number of people accessing the trail is restricted and a government-issued inca trail trekking permit is required. Please check availability of inca trail permits before booking any hiking tour that requires it.

If thinking about a Machu Picchu tour, it is very important to book as early as possible. By doing so, be confident you will be the first in line and most likely get the Machu Picchu hiking permit needed for your awesome Peru adventure.

  • 4 Days Inca Trail

    Our Top Seller Machu Picchu hike will take you to the Inca's empire capital along one of the most beautiful paths on the planet. Our expert guides and support stuff will make sure you enjoy your trip to the fullest. Book the Best Inca Trail today!

In order to control access to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Area, inca trail regulations need to be followed by all people hiking to the location; all permits are non-transferable and change of dates are not accepted by the government office in charge. The inka trail is closed throughout February for conservation projects.

Peru is a country of friendly people, beautiful scenery, and a great variety of cultural traditions. Hiking the Inca Trail creates lasting memories and instills a great sense of accomplishment once it is completed. This blend of outdoor adventure and historical exploration is a great way to experience Machu Picchu!

The Inca Trail is the best-known and most popular hike on the South American continent, complemented only by the iconic Inca site of Machu Picchu. Together they have become one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Our fully supported 4-day tour along the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu is the best alternative for a small group adventure where you will be sharing your experiences with a variety of like-minded travelers from all over the world. This is perfect for individuals, couples or small groups of friends. We invite you to come and enjoy this truly unique and memorable experience. Spaces are limited each day, please review Inca Trail booking information before making the reservation.

" In 1983, UNESCO named Machu Picchu, Peru´s World Heritage Site. UNESCO cited the city´s magnificent site, its architecture and its significance as an almost perfectly preserved example of Incan technology and social organization.

While trekking the Inca Trail, you will enjoy first-class personal service from our professional, bilingual and licensed expert guides."

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Inca Trail Tours to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu Full Day

The enigmatic Inca city of Machu Picchu can be visited in one day from Cusco via train. This option is perfect for travelers with very limited time who want to explore the best tourist destination in Peru.
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Inca Trail 4 days Trek

The stunning combination of Inca ruins, magnificent mountains, exotic vegetation and extraordinary ecological variety makes the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu the most immpressive trekking route in the world. *
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Inca Trail Andean Adventure

This 15 Days Adventure takes you to remote places of interest in Peru, such us the amazing Colca Canyon and the enigmatic Nazca Lines. Finish your adventure on top of Machu Picchu after following the Inca Trail. *
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Machu Picchu Travel

10 Days – A special package including assistance at your arrival in Lima, all accommodation and transportation required…and of course our world famous Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu. *
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Inca Trail Express Tour

5 Days – Unforgetable journey to the lost city of the Incas; you will be hiking the Inca Trail towards the ruins of Wiñay Wayna and exploring one of the seven wonders of the world, Machu Picchu.*
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Salkantay Trek

The scenery changes daily during the Salkantay Trek. Hike through cloud forests, small villages and grasslands, from a flattish valley floor to almost bare mountain peaks to your last destination, Machu Picchu.
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Inca Trail 2 Days

The Inca city of Machu Picchu, spectacularly poised on a rock among vertiginous green peaks, was not rediscovered until 1911 by American historian and explorer Hiram Bingham. *
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* Inca Trail Permit Required

Booking a Machu Picchu tour? Need assistance?

Please contact us and one of our expert advisors will get in touch as soon as possible. You can always secure a trekking permit in advance for the 4 days trek here.


Salkantay Trek Alternative

The Peruvian government regulates maintenance, prices and availability of Inca trail permits and in conjunction with the Ministry of Culture, authorizes companies to operate along the Inca roads to Machu Picchu.

Inca Trail Reservations is authorized to operate along the Incan Roads, authorization code for 2024: AUT00092.

+ Inca Trail Reviews

  • Epic Days in the Andes!

    Peru travel May 25 2015-11

    This was some amazing times in a beautiful part of the world. I took some amazing photographs, ate some fantastic food and met some great people on our hike. Our guide, Carlos, took his job and his culture seriously but … Continue reading

  • Walking the horse

    Machu Picchu vacation April 21 2015

    Great experience ! Due mostly to Manny and Marco. They both went above and beyond. My first day was very rough (make sure all restaurants thoroughly cook your eggs). I had to rent a horse about halfway through the first … Continue reading

  • Yolo :) :)

    Machu Picchu travel July 19 2015-1

    my name is nice .The guids where great. The food was great. The weather was nice.It felt like the trip was really really really really long , but it was worth it. There was alot of up and downs on … Continue reading

  • Llama Pichu

    Machu Picchu travel May 22 2017-4

    The first day was difficult at altitude but got better over time. I loved the company and the guide – the zip line and hot springs were great excursions in the day. The hike was hard but worth it. I … Continue reading

  • Fantastic Peru adventure

    Peru trip July 25 2014-2

    This was an amazing trip and I would recommend this exact trip to everyone I know. From the beginning, Salkantay.org has been in contact via email with all the important information we needed to prepare for our trip. When we … Continue reading

  • Best trip ever

    Machu Picchu vacation April 08 2015-1

    Carlos had great energy at the briefing and that set us up for a great trip ! He was very knowledgeable of the flora and fauna and was so excited to reach us about it, along with Inca history and … Continue reading

  • Machu Picchu trek

    Peru travel May 31 2014

    Our four day trek to Machu Picchu was amazing. Our guide, Grober was obviously so passionate about his heritage, as well as making sure we had an enjoyable time. I could not speak highly enough of him or of Domingo, … Continue reading

  • The trip of a lifetime

    Peru vacation May 01 2014-2

    A visit to Machu Picchu was always a dream i desired to fulfill. I decided that a trip to Peru to celebrate my 30th birthday would be the best time to make my dreams a reality. This trip fulfilled all … Continue reading