Hoping to Hike the Inca Trail?
How to book the 4 Day, 5 Day or 7 Day Inca Trail!
For many people, hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is on their bucket list. This 45km/26 mile trail that leads to one of the 7 World Wonders is one of the most popular hikes in the world. And it’s for a good reason. The hike is spectacular, no matter which route you take. Each day you will pass some of the most beautiful scenery on the planet and roam around amazing ruins. It is a unique adventure.
But hiking this route involves a lot of planning and prepping. In order to enter this historic route, you must have a GOVERNMENT ISSUED PERMIT obtained by a licensed Inca Trail Tour Operator – like Alpaca Expeditions. The government will only release 500 permits to start the Inca Trail each day and EVERYONE needs a permit – even our crew – so tickets sell fast. It is imperative to book these treks 5-6 months in advance.
Alpaca Expeditions, 100 % Peruvian company, is a pioneer adventure operator working hard to make our services above all others. We have daily departures, but it’s important to check with a member of our Sales team to get started. Simply email us at info@alpacaexpeditions.com, or from live chat on our website, or even call us by whatsapp to 947824774 - skype to alpacaexpeditions or the old fashion way, by phone. We are here to help answer all your questions and prepare for this amazing journey.
How to Book YourInca Trail Adventure
Make sure permits are still available
Check calendar below to make sure the government still has permits on your preferred start date.
How to Book 4, 5 & 7 Day Inca Trail for 2017?
Permits are secured with your correct name, passport number, date of birth, nationality and gender for a particular day to enter the trail. Once your permit is secured, the Peruvian government allows no changes to be made under any circumstances, permits are not transferable to another name or date. Once we receive your booking details and deposit, we will secure your permit and confirm your reservation - and you will be 100% guaranteed to enter the Inca Trail for this date. So make sure you have your passports ready and your start date set and let us do everything else!
Permits are first come, first serve and once they are secured, can not be changed. Transfers of names and dates are absolutely PROHIBITED. So make sure that your start date works well with flights and times off of work, and that your permit is purchased in the name on your passport.
2017 period is counted from March 1st of 2017 to 31st of January of 2018 , and the 2018 period is from March 1st of 2018 to January 31st of 2019.
How Book 4, 5 & 7 Day Inca Trail for 2018?
If you are hoping to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu for next year, 2018, then you must start booking the trip now. According the new government regulation for the Inca trail from official SERNAMP or Culture of Minister, permits for the next season started being released on October 5th, and some days for March, April, May and June are filling up quickly, so, in order to avoid dissapoiments we recommend you to book it as soon as possible .
Look at the chart below and click in your best preferred hiking month and you will see the number of spots available at the government website per day, if it says 0 in your preferred departure date it means it is sold out but you only need permit for the starting day.
How you can book and secure your inca trail hike? You only need to click in our book now bottom and fill out with your correct complete details and put down your deposit of $200 per person, then we will secure your permits and create your invoice and send the confirmation by email within few hours. Alpaca Expeditions is the best Hiking company in Peru to Machu picchu, we are #1 ranked in TA , and we are office licensed tour operator here in Cusco Peru
4, 5 & 7 Day Inca Trail Availability
JANUARY 2018: CLOSED
FEBRUARY 2018: Closed for Trail maintenance
MARCH 2018: SOLD OUT
APRIL 2018: SOLD OUT
MAY 2018: SOLD OUT
JUNE 2018: SOLD OUT
JULY 2018: SOLD OUT
AUGUST 2018: SOULD OUT
SEPTEMBER 2018: SOULD OUT
OCTOBER 2018: AVAILABLE
NOVEMBER 2018: AVAILABLE
DECEMBER 2018: AVAILABLE
2 Day Inca Trail Availability
JANUARY 2018: CLOSED
FEBRUARY 2018: Closed for Trail maintenance
MARCH 2018: CLOSED
APRIL 2018: AVAILABLE
MAY 2018: AVAILABLE
JUNE 2018: AVAILABLE
JULY 2018: AVAILABLE
AUGUST 2018: AVAILABLE
SEPTEMBER 2018: AVAILABLE
OCTOBER 2018: AVAILABLE
NOVEMBER 2018: AVAILABLE
DECEMBER 2018: AVAILABLE
How to Book 2 Day Inca Trail for 2018
The government has separated the Short Inca Trail permits from the longer trek. And this year they increased the amount of permits for the short trek to 250 for each day. While the longer trails sell out 6 months in advance, these permits now tend to be available much closer to the start date. So if you are late booking, this is still an option. And you still get to walk along the REAL Inca Trail through the Sun Gate to see Machu Picchu for the first time.
Please, contact us to as soon as possible enquiring the availability.
2 Day Inca Trail Availability
FEBRUARY 2018: Closed for Trail maintenance
MARCH 2018: CLOSED
APRIL 2018: AVAILABLE
MAY 2018: AVAILABLE
JUNE 2018: AVAILABLE
JULY 2018: AVAILABLE
AUGUST 2018: AVAILABLE
SEPTEMBER 2018: AVAILABLE
OCTOBER 2018: AVAILABLE
NOVEMBER 2018: AVAILABLE
DECEMBER 2018: AVAILABLE
Availability for Alternative Treks
Alternative treks are just as beautiful as the Inca Trail and still end in Machu Picchu. There are lots of routes to choose from and we have departures almost every day. Just contact us and we will find the perfect fit for you and your schedule.
The most popular trek. Commonly treks leave every day. Trek Details
Due to the popularity of the longer version, we have created a shorter one for those in a hurry to finish. We have a few of these treks leaving every week. Trek Details
Another of our most popular Lares trek. Allows you to spend time with local families and meet the most beautiful llamas up close. Treks leave almost every day. TREK DETAILS
For those with a short amount of time in the area, but still want to experience a little camping. This is a beautiful hike and can be scheduled any day as long as we have two trekkers. TREK DETAILS
This is a beautiful hike to the now famous Rainbow Mountain. As long as we have two people, we can schedule this hike at any time. TREK DETAILS
This is an off the beaten path trek that does not visit Machu Picchu. It is done privately and can be scheduled almost any time as long as we have two trekkers. TREK DETAILS
This trek travels around Ausangate mountain, visiting the beautiful Rainbow Mountain. It is a great trek to do in addition to a trek that visits Machu Picchu. Done only privately with a 2 person minimum. TREK DETAILS
Lots of Options...
Alternative Treks with Alpaca Expeditions
There are lots of roads to Machu Picchu and other areas in the Inca Capital to explore. We have daily departures and are ready to take you on your greatest adventure yet.
Availability for Train and Day Tours
For those looking to train to Machu Picchu or just spend the day with us visiting the Sacred Valley or around the city, there are daily departures on all tours. Please talk with a member of our team and we will gladly book you for your tour around the Inca Capital.
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