Trek Permit Availability

If you are interested in checking the government site yourself, to see if permits are available for on certain days, heres the step by step process.

1. Click on and open the website.http: www.machupicchu.gob.pe

2. Click on "Consultas"

3. Click on "Select month to view availability" wait the Availability

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 reservation.

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 threatened to remove its status as a World Heritage Site. 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.
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 be 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:

INC Inca 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 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."

INCA TRAIL BOOKING

Due to goverment regulations on the numbers of trekkers permitted on the Inca Trail all bookings must be made well in advance. Before making an Inca Trail booking please read the following information carefully:Make sure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after the date that you enter Peru. Without your passport information we will not be able to get you a trek permit.
For US citizens please click here for information on how to get your passport in a hurry. The exact information on your passport that you send us will be written on your trek permit. After purchasing the permit we cannot change the date of trek departure or change the name of the person doing the trek. When you start the Inca Trail, government representatives will check your passport details against the details on the trek permit. If the details are not the same then you will not be allowed to start the trek. If the personal information provided for the Inca trail permit is not accurate and the permit has to be re-issued, a $8 fee will apply.
(If any member of your group does not have their passport number or is waiting for a new passport please wait until all information is available before making the Inca Trail booking.)Check for Inca Trail Permits, review the information of the package, submit the online booking information; all the information is required. We will contact you as soon as possible to confirm your Inca Trail Booking and assist you in customizing a unique package.
Please specify if you require the services of an additional porter as this detail cannot be changed after making a booking.Payment : A deposit is required to proceed with the Inca Trail permit process. We accept all major credit card payments, including Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. You will proceed with your deposit payment through our secure server after submiting the online booking form. We also accept checks, wire transfer or direct deposit.Note: Inca Trail Permits are sold on a first come first serve basis. It is still possible for us to secure permits even when availability shows less than 10 permits left. In the unlikely case that we are not able to get the last permit and you are not able to do the trek on a different date, the full deposit will be refunded to your account. The deposit becomes non-refundable once it has been issued and confirmed by the Peruvian Government.We recommend you to arrive in Cusco 2 or 3 days before trek departure to ensures that you are better acclimatized to the high altitude.Student discounts: If you are claiming a student discount you must send us a 'JPEG' scan of your ISIC card by email immediately after submiting your Reservation form. Only a validISIC card is acceptable. If you cannot provide us with a scan of your ISIC card we will charge you the standard adult trek price. Bring your student card with you on the Inca Trail as it will be checked several times by government officials. Unfortunately no other forms of student identity are acceptable.Child discounts: Children under 16 years old receive a US$25 discount. If you are claiming a child discount you must send us a 'JPEG' scan of your child's passport (page containing photo and date of birth) by email within 3 days of us accepting your Inca Trail booking. If you cannot provide us with a scan of your child's passport within 3 days of us accepting your booking we will charge you the standard adult trek price for your child.IMPORTANT: Please note we are unable to accept any bookings without ALL of the passport information. You can provide an old passport number, but you MUST bring the old passport on the Inca trail in Peru or your new passport must contain the old passport number inside. This is checked at the start of the Inca Trail. If the original passport number you booked with, does not match up, you will be unable to trek.Single traveller Inca Trail bookings are accepted for the group service.
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"Our amazing Classic Inca Trail Trek is designed to provide you with the best opportunity to experience one of 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 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."