Book your inca trail adventures now for 2017 and 2018 season. The incas built a highly advanced network of nearly 40,000 thousand kilometers of trails to connect the distant corners of their vast empire that stretched from quito in ecuador down to santiago in. If youre planning to visit peru during the popular months of may to june, youll want to ensure your trek is booked well in advance. Check the availability for july 2018 in the chart and start preparing for unforgettable journey. Jul, 2018 it is said that the best time to hike the inca trail is during the months of may, june, july, and august. The inca trail has a capacity of 500 spaces each day. For the 2018 season, inca trail permits are expected to go on sale in october. By march 1, 2018, all permits for 4day inca trail hike were completely sold out through the end of august. Machu picchu, the sacred valley of the inca, and the nazca lines are among the mostvisited and aweinspiring archaeological sites in the world. But we all know that hikers are a different breed of homo sapien. Ensure your spot to do this amazing trek in 2020, book now.
The inca trail includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. Inca trail fits in a 26 miles 43 km and covers beautiful mountain scenery, lush cloudforest, subtropical jungle and incredible mix of inca paving stones which all brings you to machu picchu. Licensed inca trail tour operators a visitors guide to the. Unique 5day inca trail trek itinerary gets you away from the crowds and gives more time to explore ruins acclimatize for the trek with off the beaten path hikes to explore the best ruins and sites in cusco and the sacred valley in this 9 day adventure expert guides, cooks, and equipment make this a truly topnotch experience, starting and ending at the cusco airport trip length. Dk eyewitness travel guide peru paperback july 17, 2018 by dk travel author 4. However, if you are booking the inca trail during june august then. If you are looking to trek the inca trail you must obtain an inca trail permit which needs to be booked before you travel by a tour operator. This great adventure awaits you, which has an antiquity of 500 years old. Official site for the july 12th, 2018 and july 7th, 2019 race. Llanganuco mountin trail peru jul 18 2020 ahotu marathons. When you request to book the inca trail with us, make sure your dates are flexible. The inca trail is seen as one of the most challenging hikes in peru. Classic inca trail is a stunning 26 miles 43 km journey through ancient inca s trail surrounded by inca paving stones, ruins and tunnels, leading to subtropical jungle and to the final goal machu picchu.
Find the best inca trail tours in july 2020 with tourradar. Availability for the inca trail to machu picchu in june 2018. The appeal of this particular trek is the stunning combination of inca ruins, magnificent mountains, exotic vegetation and extraordinary ecological variety. Peru is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. If youre planning to visit peru during the popular months of may to june, youll want to ensure your trek. Inca trail to machu picchu for 2020, the ministry of culture is releasing permits for 2020 inca trail treks in october 3 months earlier than usual. See all 25 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The inca trail to machu picchu is ultrapopular for a reason. Licensed inca trail tour operators a visitors guide to. Plan ahead and book early your 2019 inca trail to machu. Official inca trail availability 4 day trek permits 2020.
Rates are for the classic four daythree night inca trail trek group tour unless otherwise stated. It is said that the best time to hike the inca trail is during the months of may, june, july, and august. Evolution treks perus women porters featured on national geographic. For the next season 2021 we invite you to pre book your hike. Inca trail permit availability 2020 permits for the inca trail in 2020 have not yet been released by the peruvian authorities, however you can still book the inca trail or a holiday including the inca trail with us for 2020 as we can place advanced reservations on the permit for you, ensuring that a permit will be issued immediately when they. Secure your inca trail hike as far in advance as possible and have a hasslefree time. Do we have to book ahead for inca trail trek in january. The following inca trail tour operators are listed in order of price not comparative quality from the least expensive to the most luxurious options. Before making an inca trail booking please read the following information carefully. This is why we are now launching our plan ahead and book early policy for your 2018 inca trails. Jul 12, 2018 if you want to come to peru and do the inca trail than book your inca trail at least 6 months in advance, if you plan to arrive into cusco and buy a inca trail than you will be disappointed. The busiest months for the trail are may, june, july, august and september, which is the dry season and with the dry brings many tourists to machu picchu.
January 2018 permits released on october 5th march 2018 permits released on october 6th april 2018 permits released on october 7th may 2018 permits released on october 8th june 2018 permits released on october 9th july 2018 permits released on. The inca trail is an intense 4 day hike to machu picchu, peru. Make sure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after the date that you enter peru. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this peru travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease. Book your inca trail hike for 2018 and avoid disappointment. We had a hand drawn map of the trail from a book highway in the clouds. Inca trail availbility oficial 2019 permits inca trail to. Without your passport information we will not be able to get you a trek permit. Permits to hike the inca trail are released soon and they disappear fast. Posted on july 29, 2018 august 2, 2018 by andrew fiala lessons from the inca trail about wonder, gratitude, and nature searching for wonder in the reality of nature. You can check availability for inka trail in july now and proceed your booking.
Mountain marathons in the most spectacular mountain environment in south america, on preinca trails, through ancient cloud forest, along rivers, past lakes, over moraines with the most awe inspiring scenery. During the high season of july and august from 1996 to 2001 as many as 1600 people were starting. Now is your chance to book your inca trail to machu picchu for 2018 and take advantage of our offer to pay this years prices. Please note, you must book your permit to hike the inca trail through an officially licensed tour company. A complete guide to hiking the inca trail to machu picchu. Official inca trail availability 4 day trek permits 2020 online.
The inca trail permits are officialy released for 2019 season since october 2018. The classic 4day inca trail hike to machu picchu is arguably the most famous trail in all of south america. The best tips to prepare for the inca trail incarail. Maximum limits are 500 persons per day for the fourday trek and 250 persons per day for the twoday trek. No book opened my eyes to the incredible, forgotten reality of how insanely advanced. The ultimate guide to the inca trail hike do it in 2020. Runcuracay, sayacmarca, phuyuptamarca, winaywayna, and of course none other than the magnificent machu picchu ruins. The truth about overcrowding and the new rules for machu. July 2018 permits for inca trail trek to machu picchu. Apr 04, 2020 hiking the classic inca trail to machu picchu. If you are planning to walk the most famous 24 mile hike in south america, we recommend that you book your inca trail trekking adventure now, or risk missing out on your chosen departure date. Some of the most popular travel dates sell out as soon as the permits go on sale, so dont miss your chance to hike the famed inca trail to machu picchu in 2019, and start planning today.
During the rest of the year, the road remains open, with months where the tourist demand is the highest june, july, and august and others where you can enjoy the trail with fewer people. Usually permits for the 4 day inca trail for march, april, may, june, july are sold out on the firsts days of january. Dec 26, 2016 but you have to book your inca trail for 2018 in advance. The entrance to the inka trail will be reenabled from march 1. Join us in july 2017 and race this incredible destination marathon on the inca trail and you will have your once in a lifetime photo finish at machu picchu. But you have to book your inca trail for 2018 in advance. We are doing the trail in july and i was a little worried about my husband who is 66. Inca trail availbility oficial 2019 permits inca trail. May 02, 2016 the inca trail was one of the greatest challenges i have ever faced in my life. Since it is low season, is there a chance we can just show up and book when were there or do we need to book it in advance. Hi, our family of 5 would like to hike the inca trail when we are there in january mid jan 2018. Its easy to get confused when talking about the inca trail. Book the short 2 day inca trail if places for the classic trail in 2020 have already sold out. In 2018, inca trail reservations will be able to be made since october 2017.
Dk eyewitness travel guide peru paperback july 17, 2018. A complete guide to hiking the inca trail to machu picchu our. Feb, 2020 the best inca trail tour operators in 2020. Consistently highly recommended so book well in advance. If you want to make the internationally well known inca trail, known as one of the 5 best walks in the world, the inca trail season has already started, many adventurers from all over the world plan their itineraries and start making their reservations to reach their next destination, macchu picchu. Book the inca trail hike for 2018 make reservations for 2018.
Permits for these months typically become available at the beginning of october. The 2day inca trail is limited to 250 people per day and 100% of spaces are reserved for trekkers. Follow the link to find out more about our short 2day inca trail and check the latest official online real time updated availability for the 2day trek. The inca trail to machu picchu will be closed the month of february by disposition of the ministry of culture, because maintenance, upkeep and cleaning will be performed. The inca trail and machu picchu are two world leading attractions that deserve to be visited at least once in your lifetime. Bookings are for the current season until december 31, 2020. Two packages for the inca trail that arrive at machu picchu. Inca trail reservations machu picchu hike bookings 2020. Classic inca trail to machu picchu is the most popular trek in latino america and in top 5 most famous treks in a world. Inca trail availability and booking reservations alpaca. Hiking the inca trail in 2018 alpaca expeditions tours. When i went with my cousins there were moments when we wanted to leave the trek but in the end we got the reward that was the satisfaction of having achieved it and to know the wonder of the machu picchu world.
The official inca trail marathon and the kilimanjaro marathon to the summit are both featured in bloomberg news april, 2018. Though the inca trail can only be operated by booking through an agency that will take care of everything, there are some things worth knowing before you start your adventure along the ancient. The most popular inca trail is the 4 day 3 night one. Run one of the hardest and most scenic marathons on the planet and finish at one of the 7 wonders of the world machu picchu. Peru machu picchu hike, the inca trail machu travel peru. Inca trail reservations 20182019, inca trail permits trek to machu picchu, oficial inca trail online availability machu picchu inca trail avalaibility 2018. Lessons from the inca trail about wonder, gratitude, and. The cost of the permit is already included in the trip price.
Classic inca trail is a stunning 26 miles 43 km journey through ancient incas trail surrounded by inca paving stones, ruins and tunnels, leading to subtropical jungle and to the final goal machu picchu. What its really like to trek the inca trail intrepid. Inca trail permits for 2019 will be going on sale in just a few months. This article was originally published in september, 2018 and has been revised to include uptodate information.
Join fodors in exploring one of the most exciting countries in south america. Adventure the best tips to prepare for the inca trail 30052018. Unfortunately the classic inca trail permits are all gone until the end of august. Inca trail booking 101 best inca trail tour companies kesi to. And if every single permit for the 4 day inca trail sold out, that would amount to 66,000 additional visitors to machu picchu per year. The government will only release 500 permits to start the inca trail each day, and everyone needs a permit even professional crew. Come join jose and nicole to learn about machu picchu and the inca trail in peru.
The main route is the classic inca trail which is done in 4 days and 3 nights of camping nights at the andean highlands. Guides, porters, food, camp equipment, hotels before and after the hike every detail handled perfectly. The inca trail to machu picchu closes the month of february by order of the ministry of culture since maintenance work is carried out, that is why the income is. There are also shorter ones where you will only hike a part of the path. For the 2018 season, inca trail permits are expected to go on sale in october 2017, two months earlier than the previous year. How to book inca trail machu picchu message board tripadvisor. Check inca trail permits availability for july 2019 and mother months.
The fully updated guide includes 3d cutaway illustrations, floor plans, and reconstructions of mustsee sights, plus streetbystreet maps of cities and towns. January february march april may june july august september october november december 2020 2021. Never underestimate the importance of advanced inca trail reservations. Registration update as of nov 20th, the inca trail is about 70% sold out for our dates. Inca trail permits why you need to book now ke adventure. For the next season 2021 we invite you to prebook your hike. Written by locals, fodors essential peru is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit to lima, machu picchu, cusco and beyond. It is imperative to book these treks 56 months in advance. Only they can control and authorize access to the inca trail to machu picchu. To reserve the inca trail tour has a unique way and is through an authorized travel agency and months in.
Permits go on sale near the end of each year for the following year. The government of peru only releases 500 inca trail permits a day, you might think this sounds a lot but around 300 of these go to the guides, porters and other staff that work on the inca trail the other 200 hundred go to the tourists who want to do the trail if you want to come to peru and do the inca trail than book. The inca trails length is 26 miles 42 kilometers of pure peruvian power that connects several incan archaeological sites. To be able to enter the inca trail you do need a special permit that only a certified. You cant walk the inca trail without a local guide. The following questions and answers will help you clarify any doubts about the benefits and restrictions to make your reservation for one of the most famous walks in south.
Bursting with beautiful fullcolor photos, fodors peru provides expert insider advice on everything from the best guides to the inca trail to how to experience native cultures on lake titicaca. A bucket list trip, 9 days in cusco, the sacred valley, and 4 days3 nights hiking the ancient inca trail with rei adventures was a spectacular trip. Inca trail permits for the 2020 trekking season go on sale in october. The trail goes over high passes with unforgettable views, through cloud forest, and finally into subtropical. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Find inca trail tours and official permits availability information. Inca trail permits avaialbility for july 2019 get to machu picchu.