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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 2025 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

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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

$2475

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

$1485

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

$869

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 2025: AUT00092.

+ Inca Trail Reviews

  • My trekking experience with Salkantay.org

    Peru trip May 31 2012

    My trekking experience with Salkantay.org was one I will never forget. I was going to book the famous Inca Trail when I realized that it requires booking months in advance. Fortunately, I found another trek to Machu Picchu–the Salkantay trek. … Continue reading

  • Meeting with the civilization

    Machu Picchu trip May 25 2015-14

    It was a good approach to walk around the Salkantay to discover the Machu Picchu. An experience that will stay in my memory.The relationship with the people who help us to make this trip was simply a great experience. Shopping … Continue reading

  • Salkantay 5 days / 4 nights

    Peru vacation May 18 2014-3

    This trek was very rewarding and well run. The first two days are the most difficult in terms of physical challenge, as you begin at altitude of nearly 4000m and continue to climb to the highest point of the trip, … Continue reading

  • Inca-nt believe I conquered the Inca Trail

    Peru trip July 27 2016

    Hiking the Inca Trail has been a dream since I was a child learning about the ancient Incan and Amazonian cultures. I was not prepared for the hard terrain of the trek but I also think anything less would have … Continue reading

  • An Aussie adventure in Peru

    Machu Picchu travel August 31 2015-1

    We met our tour guide early in Cusco on the first morning and were blown away with his enthusiasm and optimistic attitude which quickly infected the group. The beautiful scenery commenced on the drive and continued throughout the trip. Our … Continue reading

  • Just keep breathing

    Machu Picchu vacation May 27 2016-5

    These past few days have been very memorable. Our tour guide, Victor, did an excellent job creating a positive and supportive group. We went from 20 strangers to 1 familia. On our first day, our trip was delightful. The hike … Continue reading

  • Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu November 26, 2011

    Machu Picchu trip Nov 26 2011

    I thoroughly enjoyed the four days I spent on the Inca Trail and at Machu Picchu – it has been the highlight of my travels so far. The whole experience was incredible, as whilst the trek itself was challenging at … Continue reading

  • Inca flats

    Machu Picchu vacation July 12 2016-2

    For our Salkantay trek we had the perfect guides in Juan Carlos and Jackson. Both had brilliant senses of humour and shared plenty of jokes with the whole group, but were also sensible and knowledgeable when they needed to be. … Continue reading