Check availability on Inca Trail in real time

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Check availability on Inca Trail in real time

The Inca Trail is a 4 and 3 night hike to reach Machu Picchu. The road was built by the Incas hundreds of years ago and is therefore considered a World Heritage Site. To keep it better, the authorities decided to limit their entry to 200 tourists a day.

How to see the availability of the Inca Trail 2020?

To see the spaces available on the Inca Trail, follow these steps:

Choose the type of Inca hiking trail you want to practice: Classic Inca Trail (4 days) or short Inca Trail (2 days).
Choose the date (month and day) on which you want to do the Inca Trail.
Check the number of places available for the desired date: "30" means that there are thirty places left.
If there is still availability, click on the date chosen to begin the booking process.

How to book the Inca Trail tour?

Did you find availability for the desired date? Now, you just have to make the reservation by following these 4 steps:

Complete the basic information of all visitors on the reservation form (names, age, email, nationality, document, document number).
Make the payment using one of the 4 available methods: Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club or
Check the payment receipt you will receive in your inbox.

Why book the Inca Trail 2020 with Ticket Machu Picchu?

The 4-day Inca trail is an all-inclusive service that offers all the necessary comfort for a safe and well-organized adventure.
The tour includes transportation, entry to the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, tour guide, camping gear, porters, cooks, return by train, etc.
The tour also offers discounts for students and children under the age of 11.

What does an excursion on the Inca path include?

The Classic Inca trail visit (4 days) includes the following:

Entrance to the Inca trail.
Transport from Cusco to the starting point for the Inca Trail.
Bilingual tourist guide service.
Porter service
Kitchen service (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners).
Camping gear (does not include sleeping bag).
Entrance to Machu Picchu Solo.
Return by bus to Aguas Calientes.
Return by train to Ollantaytambo.
Return by minibus to Cusco.

In addition, the tourist can request the following additional services:

Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain.
1 additional transporter.
1 sleeping bag
Vegetarian food option at no additional cost.

How long does it take before booking the Inca Trail tour?

In order to find availability on the Inca Trail, it is necessary to make the reservation in advance.

The Classic Inca Trail (4 days) must be booked 4 months in advance or more. Especially during the high tourist season (April to October).
The Short Inca Trail (2 days) must be booked 2 or 3 weeks in advance. Especially during the high tourist season.

What is the short Inca trail (2 days)?

The Short Inca Trail crosses part of the Classic Inca Trail to reach Machu Picchu after 11 km of walking.
This route crosses the archaeological sites of Chachabamba and Winayhuayna . Then he arrives at Intipunku and finally at Machu Picchu.
This short version takes about half a day to reach the Inca city. The visit to Machu Picchu takes place the next day, after spending the night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
This short trip has a capacity of 250 tourists per day. The circuit begins at kilometer 104 of the Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes railway.
Unlike the classic Inca trail; this short version does not need to be booked months in advance. It is recommended to do it 2 or 3 weeks before.

What to do if there is no availability for the Inca Trail?

Unfortunately, if there is no availability for a given date, you can only search for spaces on a different date. It is recommended to make the reservation months in advance.
A good option is to choose the short Inca trail. This adventure is ideal for people who do not have enough time or who cannot book the classic version of 4 days.
There are other incredible walks that lead to Machu Picchu, such as: the 5-day route from Salkantay, the 4-day tour of Lares and the incredible 8-day route Cusco - Choquequirao - Machu Picchu .

Questions and answers on the availability of the Inca trail

Does the Inca trail remain closed in February?

Yes, due to the constant rain, the maintenance staff are carrying out conservation work on the Inca trail route. That is why all of February, you cannot make reservations.

Why is it so difficult to find availability?

The Inca trail has historic value which is preserved by the authorities of Peru. Therefore, only 500 people are allowed to enter per day (200 tourists and the rest are support staff). The goal is to keep this tourist attraction for posterity.

Is there an official page to buy spaces on the Inca Trail?

You can only obtain availability for the Inca Trail through an authorized tourist agency. The agencies also offer a complete circuit including the entrance to the Inca trail, Machu Picchu and more.

Is it difficult to find availability for the Short Inca Trail?

The shortened version of the Inca Trail (2 days) allows 250 tourists per day to enter. Finding availability is not that difficult compared to the classic version (4 days). It is recommended to book online 2 or 3 weeks in advance.

Can I do the Inca Trail alone?

The Ministry of Culture of Peru has ordered that the Inca Trail can only be done through an authorized tourism agency. No tourist can access the Inca Trail without the authorization of an agency.

Can children walk the Inca Trail?

It depends Children over the age of 8 or who already have satisfactory experience on similar walks can do the Inca Trail. On the other hand, it is not recommended for children under 8 years of age who have not had a similar previous experience.

Can the elderly walk the Inca Trail?

It depends the elderly who are physically well preserved can complete the Path of the Incas. In the case of older adults with recurrent physical discomfort, they should consult their doctor.

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