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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

$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 2025: AUT00092.

+ Inca Trail Reviews

  • Pumas hike the Inca trail

    Peru vacation July 03 2015

    Overall, this was quite the adventure! The guides were great, the cook was phenomenal, and the porters were nothing short of amazing. The first day was an early wake up call to head to the trail, but worth it. It … Continue reading

  • Thanks

    Machu Picchu trip November 13 2014-2

    Everything I read on the Internet was true. This trek was physically challenging of course, but what an adventure. I\’m grateful that Inca Trail Reservations was so organized and helpful when I decided to book the trip. The correspondence via … Continue reading

  • Lama Family

    Machu Picchu vacation April 21 2016-2

    Although we didn\’t get the departure date we had hoped for at first, we decided to change the itinerary of our trip just to be able to do the Inca Trail . After finally booking it, it was the one … Continue reading

  • Santiago’s Squad

    Machu Picchu travel

    The trek has been an amazing experience, made all the more enjoyable by the four helpers. Eber\’s knowledge and passion for the history, flora and fauna is great. The meals were great. Santiago is a living legend, he deserves a … Continue reading

  • Machu Picchu or Die!

    Peru trip December 25 2016

    What a great adventure! . Our guide Raul led us through the beautiful Inca Trail with humor, education and savvy. We dealt with altitude sickness and he encouraged us patiently the whole way to the top. The porters and cook … Continue reading

  • I had a blast!!!

    Machu Picchu vacation August 22 2015-2

    Had a blast! An amazing adventure through the Andes and Machu Picchu! Guide was awesome and full of info to make the experience even better, even though \”just a little further\” was VERY open ended!! . The trip over the … Continue reading

  • Inca trails

    Machu Picchu travel May 07 2016

    This was a trip of a lifetime. Ever and Fernando were amazing and did a wonderful job guiding us and educating the group. The food was very good. The porters worked their asses off to be sure we had a … Continue reading

  • Let’s run it next time!!

    Machu Picchu trip March 22 2016-2

    Thank you very much for a great adventure. I think the whole trip was well planned except for the confusion around the option on the third/ fourth day. When everyone arrives knowing only one option there is no need to … Continue reading