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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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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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November 3, 2026
Inca Trail 4D/3N Group Trip
5+ Stars!
Oct 29, 2026. I can’t say enough amazing things about this trip. Every aspect of it exceeded my expectations. I’m so thankful we decided to hike the Inca Trail and trusted our journey with Alpaca Expeditions!
Guides: Our guides were Alexander and Ever. They were absolutely wonderful. Their knowledge, efficiency, humor, and kindness blew my husband and I away. They were constantly checking in with everyone to make sure our group was happy. They made all of us feel like a family, including the chefs and porters. Alex’s knowledge of the ruins was so detailed and he was an incredible story teller. Both of their English was impeccable. They also went out of their way to take pictures of us at the important spots.
Chefs: Wow! Fabien was our head chef. We had no idea the food would be so amazing. Every meal was delicious with 4-5 different dishes including meats, rice, vegetables, breads. They went out of their way to accommodate people with food preferences or allergies (vegetarians/gluten free). They even made us a surprise, beautiful cake for our anniversary.
Porters: By far the hardest workers I’ve ever met. All of our belongings were cared for and ready for us, including our tent, when we arrived at camp every day.
Logistics: Every detail of the trip was extremely organized. This included the meeting the night before the trip, storing our luggage and getting back to the airport.
Lastly, this company is a local company that only hires local people. This is incredibly important as the funds are funneling back into the local people.
I’m happy to answer any questions you might have about this trip!
Thank you Alpaca Expeditions!
November 3, 2026
Remarkable experience led by a remarkable tour team, Romario, Isaac and Mijael. Romario and team really did make it a once in a lifetime experience. Thank you!!
November 3, 2026
Well organized. Great food. Interesting lessons along the trail. Local company that treats their employees well.
November 2, 2026
Amazing experience, highly recommend. Alvin and Felix were the best tour guides.
November 2, 2026
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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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Ethical Treatment of Our Inca Trail 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 […]
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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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Unforgettable Rainbow Mountain Experience with Elix and Alpaca Expeditions!
We had an amazing experience visiting Rainbow Mountain with Alpaca Expeditions! Our group had just three people, including my husband and me, which made the experience feel so personal. Our guide, Elix, was incredibly knowledgeable and shared the history and significance of Pachamama in such an engaging way. When we reached the top, he played the Inca flute, a beautiful moment that made an already breathtaking setting even more memorable. Elix took great care of us throughout the hike, made sure we were safe, and never rushed us. We could take our time and truly enjoy the experience. A special shout-out to the chef as well, both breakfast and lunch were absolutely delicious! Having such wonderful meals before and after the hike made the day even better. Thank you, Elix, the chef, and the Alpaca Expeditions team, for an unforgettable day!
Incredible Experience
Incredible trek made possible by the wonderful team of porters, chefs, masseuses, and guides. The Inca Trail has been on our bucket list for a very long time - to be able to experience it and the wonder of Machu Picchu with the team at Alpaca Expeditions was a true honor. The luxury 4D/3N experience was worth every penny - our amazing guides Saul, Rolando, Joel and Kenyo knew exactly how to support each person, I’ll forever be grateful to them. The chefs Armando and Gregory prepared 3-4 course meals for each and every breakfast, lunch and dinner; we were all amazed that they could prepare such extravagant meals in the middle of the mountains. Incredible experience, could not recommend this enough!
INCREDIBLE-Best experience
This was the best time ever!! It was challenging, but I always felt extremely supported and cared for by the guides, chefs, and the porters. It was a very special experience that I will never forget. The guide Saul helped me many times to push myself forward despite fear of heights. I will forever be grateful to Alpaca expeditions for the unforgettable adventure. Thank you Saul, Rolando, Joel, and Kenya - our amazing guides
Amazing 5D 4N Lares/Inca Trail trek!
Cannot recommend this company enough. As a solo female traveller I wanted a good experience and what I got were two great guides (Fletcher and Lucio) who made me feel safe and enabled me to take the trek at a safe pace. I hired walking poles, sleeping mat and sleeping bag from Alpaca, all were great quality. The food whilst camping was AMAZING and the trek was absolutely worth the money. I can't recommend Alpaca and the stunning Lares/Inca Trail enough.
Awesome Experience!
Our guides Alexander and Ever were AWESOME! They were super caring, helpful, and knowledgeable. They had a great rapport with entire group and it was so fun. The meals were excellent. Everyone was so surprised with the meals the chef was able to serve—Not camp food at all! The super porters were impressive and encouraging. Overall, a great experience! Highly recommend Alpaca Expeditions.