INCA TRAIL TOURS : 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. Our amazing Inca Trail Tour passes several well-preserved Inca ruins and settlements before ending at the "Gate of the Sun" on Machu Picchu Mountain.

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 permits before booking the Inca Trail hiking tour.
NOTE: 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 Inca 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 group-service trek along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is 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

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Machu Picchu's peculiar emplacement, high in the emerald green Andes, is characterized by a mystical cloud forest environment. This type of ecosystem is the habitat of unique species of flora and fauna, some of them threatened with extinction. The invaluable archaeological heritage of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu combines magnificently with the splendid natural surroundings.
In order to complete the Inca Trail, you need to have a reasonable level of fitness, age shouldn't be an obstacle. It is essential to be well acclimatized to the altitude. The maximum height above sea level along the way is 13779 feet above sea level (4200 masl). We recommend anyone coming from sea level to spend at least 2 days in Cusco before attempting the trek. Visiting the city of Cusco, the ruins of Sacsayhuaman and the gorgeous Sacred Valley of the Incas is ideal for acclimatization.
Once you have completed the inca trail hike and if a day can be squeezed in your itinerary, it is highly recommended to stay overnight in Aguas Calientes and return to Cusco on the fifth day - giving you more time to explore Machu Picchu and the surrounding area - hike the orchid trail, Huayna Picchu ascent or just wonder around...This fully supported hiking tour along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is the most popular trek you will find in South America. It is a small group adventure; you will be sharing your experiences with a variety of like-minded travelers from all over the world. This is perfect for couples or small group of friends. It is a great way to meet new people as well as seeing new places!
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Inca Trail Regulations
During the peak months of July and August from 1996 to 2001 as many as 1500 people were starting the trek everyday (about 1000 tourists and 500 porters) . There were no regulations and many trekkers camped wherever they wanted, using the ruins as toilets and discarding rubbish along the trail. The Inca Trail was starting to receive a lot of negative press and UNESCO (http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/) threatened to remove its status as a World Heritage Site.( http://whc.unesco.org/pg.cfm?cid=31&id_site=274)In order to protect the site the Peruvian government introduced new Inca Trail Regulations in 2002. These regulations restrict the number of trekkers and prevent trekkers from doing the trail independently.In 2005 the number of people permitted to start the Inca trail has been strictly limited to 500 persons per day. This figure is made up of about 200 tourists and 300 porters. The Peruvian authorities should be praised for their progressive stance on successfully protecting the Inca Trail for future generations, we only wish they would do the same for Machu Picchu itself which currently has no restrictions on the numbers allowed to enter the ruins. However trekkers visiting Machu Picchu from the Inca Trail arrive very early at sunrise and get to see Machu Picchu at its best, well before the hundreds of day-trippers arrive by train at midday.The Inca Trail is part of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, a protected area managed by the Peru National Institute of Natural Resources. http://www.sernanp.gob.pe/sernanp/
All visitors must obey park regulations prohibiting littering, cutting or damaging trees, removing or damaging stones of ruins and the Trail, removing plants, killing animals, lighting open fires or camping in the archeological sites (only authorized campsites can be used).
The following procedures must be followed:1. Payment of entrance fees:
- The only valid document granting the right to walk the Inca Trails Network - the Machupicchu Historical Sanctuary Network RED or SHM - is the ticket issued by the Instituto Nacional the Cultura. This ticket is personal, non-transferable and includes the entrance fee to Machu Picchu.
- Under no circumstances, payment for the use of the RED will be accepted at its registry and entry control points.
- Payment for the right to use the RED must be made a minimum of thirty (30) days before beginning the trip and the acquisition must be made under your name.
- The reimbursement of payment for the right to use the RED is not possible under any circumstance. 2. Reservations
- Reservations will be made in the offices of the Departmental Headquarters of the Instituto Nacional de Cultura in Cusco, receiving confirmation with corresponding reservation code.
Note: Reservations will be subject to the daily capacity emitted by the UGM (500 people, including guides, porters, helpers and visitors), therefore we recommend you to reserve your place far in advance.
- The entrance permits can be bought even 360 days before the trip begins.
- To buy the entrance permits, you must provide full names, passport numbers, ages and nationalities of all those going on the trip, to the relevant authorities. The traveler must send this information and documents to us from his or her home country.
- Wrong information on travelers will result in the non-acceptance of their entrance permits, and no reimbursement of fees will be made in this case.
- Only people with a valid International Student Identification Card will b e (http://www.isiccard.com/)considered as a student, entitling them to a discount on the RED entrance fee.
The complete Inca Trail Regulations are given in Spanish and can be found below or on the government site: INCInca Trail Regulations (Peruvian Government)
"Following all Inca Trail Regulations, our amazing Classic Inca Trail Trek is designed to provide you with the best opportunity to experience the most exclusive treks in the world. We take care of all the details so you can experience incredible vistas and enjoy your hike along the Inca Trail (hoja Trek Itinerary) as you make your way to Machu Picchu. While trekking on the Inca trail, you will enjoy first-class personal service from our professional, licensed and certified guides."