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

  • Plot Twist – Waldo finds himself

    Peru travel April 22 2015-5

    I\’d like to give a shout out to Google for recommending Inca Trail Reservations . Upon booking this trip, I had no idea what to expect. To sum it up, this is five-star camping at its finest. Ramiro exceeded expectations … Continue reading

  • Lo imposible es posible!

    Peru travel May 05 2017

    Tuve una de las mejores experiencias de mi vida, estuve con el contacto con la naturaleza y disfrutando de ella. Este fue una de las promesas que quise hacer antes de cumplir los 50 años y lo disfrute al máximo. … Continue reading

  • Inca Trail experience

    Machu Picchu travel

    I had met a lot of people who also recommended the Salkantay trek as well, however after going on the original Inca Trail , I was so happy with our decision. By the end of the trek, I felt so … Continue reading

  • Funkyfresh_Cali_and_Crumpets

    Machu Picchu vacation March 29 2016

    Inka Trail was amazing. Unforgettable views of the lush Andean countryside and mountains not only made my day they made my year. The inka Trail started out slowly on our first day allowing us to get acclimatized to the altitude. … Continue reading

  • Can I pet an alpaca?

    Peru trip June 29 2017-3

    Overall great experience on this trek. The tour guides were very helpful and would always inform us of each days activities or change in plans. In addition they were helpful in helping people that lagged behind by motivating us. Jimmy … Continue reading

  • Do it again!!

    Machu Picchu vacation June 10 2017

    My family had a great time together walking the Inca Trail together. It was a great experience for all of us. The service was very good and Marco took good care of us. Machu Picchu is incredibly beautiful, but for … Continue reading

  • Salkantay Trekking 4d/3n

    Machu Picchu trip May 29 2014

    Hemos disfrutado del trekking por la ruta de Salkantay durante 4 días y 3 noches. El paisaje es espectacular, hemos recorrido el valle andino y subido hasta 4600 metros, por lo que hemos disfrutado la variedad del paisaje del Perú. … Continue reading

  • Just do it

    Machu Picchu travel

    It was a great experience. The beginning of the tour i.e. to get to km 104 with the Vistadome train really early in the morning was fantastic. I really liked the train as such with those panorama windows and excellent … Continue reading