Inca Trails ranks top hiking global rank, spots tight. Planning Inca path to Machu Picchu? Book trip early. Spots shift with year time, group size, Peru government caps.
Just 500 walk permits daily for Inca path 2026; permits cover your crew like carriers, cooks, leaders too; so book Inca path ahead vital.
Prime time for Inca path dry months, May to September. Busiest stretch, book far early as can.
Inca Trail spots 2026 online.
Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2026 permits drop October 10, 2025, some days gone quick, book your Inca path outing early pick favored days.
2026 Inca path permits start release October 10.
Spot check Inca path permit & spots 2026.
First, pick start day for hike to Machu Picchu, once booked no switch or drop permits.
Inca Trail layout.
Planning Inca path hike? Solid map helps. Online stuff, shop maps out there, but best feel from Inca path walkers map.
Passport needs.
Heads up, booking with passport expiring inside 6 months of Peru entry? Renew before come. Peru folks won’t let in else.
Booking trek with us? Can lock Inca path permits, Machu Picchu tickets. But renew passport, update details with us before Peru trip. Skip it, might lose reserved permits, tickets.
University card traits for student cut on Inca path.
University card needed to book Machu Picchu entry. Valid when you visit Machu Picchu.
- Card must: PVC make.
- Show university name.
- Have student full names clear.
- Student photo.
- Expire date valid at Machu Picchu visit.
- Traits of university card for student cut on Inca path.
- Top Inca path walks to Machu Picchu.
Classic Inca path to Machu Picchu 4 days 3 nights.
Classic Inca path hot hike to old Machu Picchu city Peru. 4 days, through country views. Bit tough, but pays off. Walkers catch mountain sights, valleys, rivers, old Inca spot remains.
Short Inca path to Machu Picchu 2 days 1 night hotel.
Short Inca path fits time crunch for Machu Picchu feel. Cut version classic, just 2 days 1 night. Starts km 104 Cusco to Aguas Calientes. Up to Winay Wayna, sun door, end Machu Picchu.
Salkantay walk and Inca path 6 days 5 nights.
Salkantay walk, Inca path top hikes to Machu Picchu. Salkantay scenic most, long, hard. Inca path more past filled, mystery vibe, grand. Salkantay Inca path mixes both icon walks to Machu Picchu, hit Machu Picchu via sun door, that first peek famous.
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu details.
- Stretch: approximately 43 km or 27 miles.
- Length: classic 4 days 3 nights, relaxed boosted 5 days 4 nights (Machu Picchu twice).
- Starts: Any day minimum 2 folks, small groups up to 8, usual 3-4… Big by ask.
- Book when: 5 plus months early, or year ahead.
- Height: 2400m about 7872ft to 4215m 13825ft.
- Adventure level: Medium to tough – your shape matters.
- Alone feel: Famous tourist path, crowded somewhat (camps maybe quiet).
- Open months hike: March to January.
- Top time: May through August.
- Ground: Dirt, rock, stone steps, high passes multiple.
- Settle in: 2-3 days Cusco adjust.
- Tailor: Yeah! Tell us, custom add ons ready.
- Cost: From about USD 787 each.
- How spend 4 days Cusco: Full plan.
- Tip: acclimate proper, altitude hits hard.
- Doubt on exact distances, maps vary a bit.
- Intense push on passes! But views reward.
- Chill with tea after days.
- Heard permits stricter lately, double check.
- Pack light, carriers help.
Inca trail OPTIONS
- Inca Trail Hike (5 days)
Duration: 5 daysFrom: $1030The Inca Trail 5 Days is a custom trip if you need spend more time in each Inca Sites and gain BEST insight into the Inca civilization. - Classic Inca Trail Trek (4 days)
Duration: 4 daysFrom: $825This 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, popularly known as the Classic Inca Trail Trek, is a true journey into one of the world’s most ancient civilizations. - Short Inca Trail (2 days)
Duration: 2 daysFrom: $565The Short Inca Trail 2 Days offers an adventure through ancient Inca paths, reaching Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate. Perfect for those short on time.
