2025 Inca Trail permits to go on sale: October 1st.

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.

Inca Trail Reservations operates the amazing Inca Trail adventure, it 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

* Inca Trail Permit Required

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. Continue reading

$385

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. * Continue reading

$695

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. * Continue reading

$2399

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. * Continue reading

$1375

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.* Continue reading

$845

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. Continue reading

$639

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. * Continue reading

$575

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.

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

  • Davy Jones

    Machu Picchu trip July 13 2017

    The trip was fenomenal. There is no better way to experience the trail tham with this company.the guides are super!. Paul breaths the mystery amd passion into the Inca Trail . He gave us a real glimpse of the in … Continue reading

  • Wild Condors

    Peru travel September 02 2015

    The trip was a great experience. We saw incredible things like glaciers, black rocks, glacier lakes and Many more. The guide was excellent and always kept spirits high . The hike was great and truly and adventure and a workout. … Continue reading

  • Machu pichu may 24

    Machu Picchu trip May 21 2016-6

    I had a fantastic hike with Inca Trail Reservations . Our guide Ronny was fantastic from the beginning, always providing plenty of information about the local region and history of the inca\’s, as well as having a friendly personality and … Continue reading

  • out of civilisation

    Machu Picchu travel September 20 2015-7

    Das war die haerteste Erfahrung meines Lebens, aber meine beiden \”Engel\” Edwin und Jimmy haben mich ueber den Dead Women Pass gebracht. Vielen Dank fuer diese Erfahrung. Die Gruppe war ganz toll und unsere Porters haben uns begeistert mit ihrer … Continue reading

  • Thank you!

    Machu Picchu vacation April 02 2017-1

    I wanted to come to MachuPichu for so long , finally I was able to do it and was amazing! . And that was because the excellent service we got, tour guides, porters and cooks, the tour guides motivated us … Continue reading

  • Supera expectativas

    Peru trip November 06 2017-1

    Nuestro guía Everth , nos comento todo referente a nuestra travesía . En todo momento se preocupo por el grupo y siempre comentamos cada lugar por donde pasamos , realmente me sorprendió la calidad y variedad de la comida , … Continue reading

  • I survived

    Machu Picchu vacation July 13 2017-2

    Every second gave a breathtaking view.Absolutely unbelievably inspiring.The people involved were all polite , funny and extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I would highly recommend both this trip and this company as everything was just perfect with lots of extra fascinating … Continue reading

  • An experience of a lifetime!

    Peru vacation August 30 2015-1

    I have always wanted to visit Machu Pichu and this year I finally had the opportunity to fulfill my dream and conquer the Inca Trail carrying my own backpack. The three guides made this happen: Jimmy, Marko and Paul assisted … Continue reading