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Inca Trail Availability & Permits
The Inca Trail is one of the most popular treks in the world, and as such, availability is limited. If you are planning to hike the Inca Trail, it is important to book your trip well in advance. The availability of the Inca Trail is affected by a number of factors, including the time of year, the number of people in your group, and the number of spaces regulated by the Peruvian state.
Only 500 trekking permits are issued per day for Inca Trail treks annually; Inca Trail permits are also required for your travel team such as porters, cooks, and guides; therefore, booking the Inca Trail in advance is essential. because there are multiple needs, to take care of, there is no set amount of time in advance that you must book and guarantee an Inca Trail to Machu Picchu entrance ticket.
WHY TRAVEL WITH ALPACA EXPEDITIONS?
At Alpaca Expeditions, we take pride in being a local company based in Cusco , the tourism capital of Peru. Here, tourism is more than an industry—it’s the lifeblood of the community. Every journey we organize not only connects travelers to the rich history and culture of the Andes but also directly supports local families and fosters sustainable development.
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WHY CHOOSE US?
Alpaca Expeditions is the number one tour operator for treks and tours to Machu Picchu and all-around Peru. Located in Cusco, Peru, we pride ourselves on our dedication to our clients, creating unique adventures and tailor-made tours all led by the most professional guides. We are lucky to have the best clients, who love to share about their experiences and have helped us maintain the number 1 spot on TripAdvisor for 5 years with more than double the amount of positive experiences than any other company.
Check the Inca Trail Availability 2026 – 2027
For the 4, 5, 7 days
The Availability mentioned below is for all Inca trail treks to Machu Picchu, you can choose the best date that fits in your traveling schedule since we have daily departures, we only need two people as a minimum to depart and if you are single traveler contact us and we will be able to accommodate you with one of our set groups.
How do I get an Inca Trail permit?
The best time to hike the Inca Trail is the dry season, which runs from May to September. It is also the busiest time of the year, so it is important to book your trip as far in advance as possible.
Don’t wait until next year – book now to ensure you get your preferred start date.
Inca Trail Hike
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1Check the calendar below for availability, then click the “book now” button to get started.
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2Fill out your personal information and select the type of service and number of passengers for your trip.
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3You can also add extra services such as Huayna Picchu tickets, Machu Picchu Mountain tickets, and the ability to upgrade your train tickets.
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4Review and accept our service policies before submitting the form; after submitting the form, you will have the option to pay USD 200 per person via PayPal.
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5Our commercial department will send you an email confirming your reservation after you make it.
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Inca Trail Hikes Which One Should You Choose?
While our most popular tour is the 4-Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu, we have Inca Trail trips that range from 2 days to 7 days. Check our tour options below and choose the Inca Trail trek that best fits your interests!
Inca Trail Trek
Inca Trail (Classic) 4D/3N Group Tour + Vistadome Train Experience
per person
$835
4 Days / 3 Nights
Challenging
Inca Trail Trek
Inca Trail 4D/3N Private Tour
per person
$1,695
4 Days / 3 Nights
Moderate
Inca Trail Trek
Machu Picchu Inca Trail 5D/4N
per person
$995
$1,050
5 Days / 4 Nights
Moderate
Inca Trail Trek
Short Inca Trail trek with Camping 2D/1N
per person
$595
2 Days / 1 Night
Moderate
⚡ Likely to sell out
Inca Trail Trek
2-Day Short Inca Trail Trek + Vistadome Train Experience with Hotel
per person
$585
2 Days / 1 Night
Moderate
Inca Trail Trek
Inca Trail + Salkantay Trek 7D/6N
per person
$1,195
$1,225
7 Days / 6 Nights
Challenging
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
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October 20, 2026
Once in a lifetime experience on the classic Inca Trail. Our guides Javier and Yadira were amazing and elevated an already fantastic hike. Our cook Julian also made delicious food for every meal. I would recommend to anyone and would absolutely book again!
October 20, 2026
Everything is amazing and taking care of for you. Elisban is the best guide!!
October 20, 2026
This was the best way to experience Machu Picchu! The entire trek was well organized, thoughtfully planned, and informative. Every meal was prepared by incredible chefs that travel with you and was delicious. Javier was the best guide!
October 19, 2026
I had a wonderful experience with Alpaca Expeditions. Frank and Markos and our wonderful porters and chef made a strenuous trek doable and enjoyable. Truly the best trip of my life. Thank you!
October 19, 2026
Jefferson and Alfie really made sure we had the best track. Great energy and kindness. Would defenitely recommend!! Muchas gracias!!
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Meet the AE Trekking Team!
Everyone on the Alpaca Team is from Cusco region, living the traditions and history they share with you while on one of our tours. Our guides are all graduates of university studying tourism, history and english. Our chefs are trained every February by a professional cooking team learning new meals, adding varieties of entrees for all types of eating. And all our porters are from HUARQUI, HUACAHUASI, PATACANCHA, QUISWARANI, CANCHACANCHA, QUEYUPAY, UMACHURCO and CCACCACCOLLO villages, very often working this job on top of maining their farms back at home. Most of our team has been with us for years, as we have the most loyal, hard working, happy employees in Cusco. We know how lucky we are to have the best team trekking and you will immediately fall in love with all the men and women who call Alpaca Expeditions their home.
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Meet Our Porters Our Porters represent the Peruvian people, both men, and women who are at the heart of our company. It is not possible to create the experience we provide without the unbelievably hard work of our team of porters. They are made up of men and women of varying ages who are willing […]
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Travelling and trekking along the mountains is one of the best activities in the World. Connecting with nature and conquering your own limits to get to the highest points of the creation can’t be beat by anything.But this activity needs to be supported by professionals and for that same reason we have our professional trekking […]
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Trekking along the mountain on your way to conquer Machu Picchu is a once in a lifetime experience. Which won’t be possible to be done without our staff. Our guides and porters make the trek possible and provide all the needed help but the real secret behind our motto ‘’the journey is the destination’’ is […]
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Journey of our lives!
My wife and I just completed a 4-day, 3-night journey (26 miles) backpacking through the Inca Trail that concluded in Machu Picchu. We booked through Alpaca Expeditions and we are so thankful that we did! This is a well-organized machine who made the process so seemless from booking, communication before and during the hike, to providing support all the way through the trek. I can honestly state that they had the hardest working guides, porters (called Chaskies) and chefs all committed to making your experience successful and enjoyable. Ivan (pronounced Eban) and Yadira were our guides and we were so blessed to have been assigned to these two amazing individuals whose sole goal was to make certain our group of 10 finished successfully! I'm a 68 year old male with Osteoarthritis in both knees, but athletic. This trail hike was the hardest thing I've ever done in my life, and I was always the caboose. All through the trail either Yadira or Ivan would be behind me to encourage me, remind me to breathe and to drink water, which was so important on this hike. They never left me and never did I feel any pressure from the rear, but only encouragement, support and cheerleading all four days! As a bonus. Ivan would share the history of the various Inca sites along the way with such passion and detail! A wonderful teacher who could easily be sharing his knowledge in the classroom! The amazing Chaskies led by Cornelius were amazing carrying our personal items up to 7.7 pounds, our sleeping bags, foam mattress and pillow. They would strap these 50-pound bags and run to the next lunch site and then to our next campsite to set everything up for our arrival always smiling. On this 4-day adventure, we are treated like kings and queens! Breakfast, lunch and dinner were stacked with incredibly fresh Peruvian cuisine! Super Chef, Gregorio prepared such plentiful and delicious meals and had everything ready for us when we arrived at the lunch and campsites. Such a talented professional and we thank him with all of our hearts! It is a challenging journey, but Alpaca Expeditions made it possible for me and my wife along with 8 others to successfully complete it. The elation we felt cresting the Sun Gate and seeing Machu Picchu is indescribable, and it was made possible through the efforts of Ivan, Yadiri, Chef Gregorio, and Cornelius and his staff. If you want the adventure of a lifetime and are willing to put yourself to the test, we wholeheartedly recommend Alpaca Expeditions! If you want shorter excursions, they have those as well. Look them up at Alpacaexpeditions.com. You'll be glad you did!
A hike in the Andes ending in a great morning at Machu Picchu, which was challenging, but not extreme providing a num
We had a fabulous experience. Our tour guide Valentine was helpful patient and provided us with an abundance of cultural and historical information. He supported us throughout our hike with constant attention and information. Chef Miguel prepared excellent meals while we were hiking. There was always a variety of dishes and we especially enjoyed the cake. Fredy and his crew had the campsites completely set up upon our arrival and we’re willing to assist us with anything we needed during the trip. They were a great group to have looking after us . Together these men provided us with an excellent tour.
Great experience!
Had a great experience with Alpaca Expeditions! My guide Saul did a great job of taking our group through the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. He had a lot of knowledge of the area and the Incan history. He was also a great storyteller, which made learning more enjoyable.
Cusco City Tour
Our travel guide David called us last night to make sure we were prepared for the day. He picked us up right at our hotel. The tour had so much information and David was very patient with our questions. He was also patient with my picture taking. He told us where to stand to get the best photos. He also took some of my husband and I. The tour encompassed many historical sites. We were more than happy. We would highly recommend David!
Incredible experience - thank you Edward & David!
Had the most incredible time doing the Saltankay pass trail with my sister! It was super challenging but infinitely rewarding. Edward and David were amazing hosts & guides and their knowledge and perspective helped add something really special to the experience. The food was delicious, the porters were great too and it was organised very well. We made a lot of friends along the way - highly recommend :)