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INCA TRAIL AVAILABILITY

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CHECK INCA TRAIL AVAILABILITY

 

Make sure the government still has permits available for your start date.

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CHECK WITH US

 

Confirm Inca trail availability with our sales team via chat, email, or phone that your start date is available.

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FINALIZE EARLY

 

Permits sell out months in advance; book early! Reservations based on Inca Trail availability are now open.

Check Inca Trail Availability for Treks, Tours and Packages

The Inca Trail

4, 5 & 7 Day Inca Trail Availability

To hike this winding trail through the Andean mountains is to walk in the footsteps of the ancient Incas: to trek through history, from the Sacred Valley to the cliff-side ruins of Machu Picchu. It is a powerful, unforgettable experience.

Hiking the Inca Trail requires a GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PERMIT obtained by a licensed Inca Trail Tour Operator-like Alpaca Expeditions. The government only releases 500 permits to start the Inca Trail each day, and EVERYONE needs a permit (even professional crew!) so dates sell quickly. It is imperative to book these treks 5-6 months in advance.

Explore your preferred date and permit availability for the 4, 5, & 7-day Inca Trail tours.

January 2021 - AVAILABLE (Daily departures)
February 2021 - Closed for trail maintenance
March 2021 - AVAILABLE (Daily departures)
April 2021 - AVAILABLE (Daily departures)
May 2021 - AVAILABLE (Daily departures)
June 2021 - AVAILABLE (Daily departures)
July 2021 - AVAILABLE (Daily departures)
August 2021 - AVAILABLE (Daily departures)
September 2021 - AVAILABLE (Daily departures)
October 2021 - AVAILABLE (Daily departures)
November 2021 - AVAILABLE (Daily departures)
December 2021 - AVAILABLE (Daily departures)

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2-Day Inca Trail

Short 2-Day Inca Trail Availability

Six hours of hiking along the famous Inca Trail, and time to explore Machu Picchu... this is our "short" Inca Trail hike that offers an overnight option at our exclusive campsite, or a hotel stay.

Permits for the 2-Day are on a separate permitting process and are generally always available for this short Inca Trail trek.

January 2021 - AVAILABLE (Daily departures)
February 2021 - Closed for trail maintenance
March 2021 - AVAILABLE (Daily departures)
April 2021 - AVAILABLE (Daily departures)
May 2021 - AVAILABLE (Daily departures)
June 2021 - AVAILABLE (Daily departures)
July 2021 - AVAILABLE (Daily departures)
August 2021 - AVAILABLE (Daily departures)
September 2021 - AVAILABLE (Daily departures)
October 2021 - AVAILABLE (Daily departures)
November 2021 - AVAILABLE (Daily departures)
December 2021 - AVAILABLE (Daily departures)

Please contact an Alpaca Expeditions Sales Team Member about availability about these overnight hikes... or jump in and book!

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Alternative Treks

Alternative Treks Availability

Because Alternative Treks do not go on the classic Inca Trail, they are not regulated by the government and do not require a permit. This means they are easier to book, more readily available, and equally as beautiful and rich in history. They are also less crowded than the classic Inca Trail.

Join us for any number of alternative treks, including the Salkantay Trek, Lares Trek, Ausungate & Rainbow Mountain Trek, Choquequirao Trek, or Huchuy Qosqo Trek!

Because these treks don't rely on permit limitations, you can jump in and book.

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Day & Train Tours

Day Tours & Train Tours Availability

For those looking to take the train to Machu Picchu or just spend the day visiting the Sacred Valley or around the city, there are daily departures on all tours!

Please contact us and we will gladly book you for your tour around the Inca Capital.

Packages

Packages Availability

We have created packaged itineraries that will give you a starting point for planning and we are here to assist with as much or as little you need! From booking hotels or airport transfers, to arranging treks and day hikes... let Alpaca Expeditions handle all your logistics.

Treat these packages as inspiration, as each trip can be customized for you.

Please contact us and we can start dreaming up your perfect Peru Package!

Make it a Private Trip! It's easy, just select "Private" on the booking form. Your group, your dates, hassle-free!

Go Private!

Check With Us

If you've checked your Inca trail availability date in the calendar above and confirmed initial Inca trail availability, it's time to check in with us on the details.

Chat with us, call us, email us or simply fill in the form below and an Alpaca Expeditions representative will be in touch shortly.

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Alpaca Expeditions is a Peruvian travel operator. Our main office is located in Cusco, Peru. If you have any queries regarding treks, tours, or packages please send us a message. We promise to answer within 24 hours, although we tend to respond within the hour. If you do not receive a reply within 24 hours, please check your spam folder before contacting us again.

Our main email: info@alpacaexpeditions.com
Skype: alpacaexpeditions
Address: Heladeros Street 157, Office 24 - 25, 2nd floor, Cusco Peru 
Phone: +51 84 254278
Mobile: +51 947 824774 | +51 986 029262
USA Phone: 202-550-8534
WhatsApp: +51 986 029 262

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What season or time of year is the best time to do the Inca trail?

The best season to hike the Inca trail is the dry season, which is from April to August every year. During Cusco's dry season it's less likely to rail and daily sunshine with beautiful weather is the standard. The peak tourism season in Cusco is between the months of May and July, which is due to the weather.

What is the process for getting Inca trail permits?

The Inca Trail permits are regulated by the local government and can only be purchased by a licensed Peru tour operator. The process to get a permit starts with you contacting a licensed tour operator, in this case Alpaca Expeditions, and checking the Inca Trail availability for your desired hiking date. Alpaca Expeditions then checks if there is availability to hike the inca trail for those dates. Once the client and the operator agree on a day to hike the inca trail. The client sends a $200 USD deposit and Alpaca Expeditions purchases an Inca trail permit on your behalf. Your Inca Trail hiking permit is non-refundable and we do everything we can to ensure all booking clients understand that.

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