The number of people entering the 4 day inca trail has been restricted to 500 people per day. What are inca trail permits and do you need a guide. Inca trail to machu picchu machu picchu trek, inca trail. The fourday inca trail trek passes through a stunning combination of the regions ruins, mountainscapes, and cloud forests. Once in cusco it is only possible to book the short inca trail. Why book the inca trail 2019 with ticket machu picchu. Since 2004, the number of inca trail permits is limited to 500 people per day.
Prebooking a tour ensures you have a ticket for the unesco world heritage site, where daily visitor numbers are capped. This is a trekking trip that takes 15 days taking you through lima, tambopata, lima, amantani homestay and 4 other destinations in peru and argentina. The inca trail is one of the most popular treks in the world. Best time to book the inca trail to machu picchu viva.
With that in mind, trying to book six months in advancefor whatever time of the yearis the best way to avoid disappointment. Best time to book the inca trail to machu picchu june 7, 2019 by adminfrewi during the route to the inca trail, you will pass through different altitudinal places, from 2,400 m. The inca trail in peru, south america g adventures. Inca trail booking and reservations evolution treks peru. Best book inca trail machupichu the great inka road. Inca trail peru information trekkers guide to the inca.
Step 2 book a flight into cusco, adding extra days before the trip for adjustment and after the trip if desired. Detailed inca trail map and daily trek highlights peru. With the 1 day inca trail, you hike the short inca trail and visit machu picchu citadel all in one day. In some cases especially when there is a time limit due to availability you might need to forget about. Descending just a few hundred metres can take you out of windblasted plains and into lush montane forest. Inca trail to machu picchu inca trail trek inca trail.
To secure a permit to enter the inca trail to machu picchu, you must book many months before. There are 2 official inca trail hikes to choose from. What its really like to trek the inca trail intrepid. When is the best time to do the inca trail journey machu. This is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others. Official inca trail availability 4 day trek permits 2020. Since 2002, access to the inca trail has been limited to 500 people per day roughly split between 200 tourists and 300 accompanying guides and porters, no matter the time of year. Now, if you prefer to think the best time to hike the inca trail is during the dry season that runs from april october here are some pros and cons. The approximately 45 kilometres of trails are part of a much larger, partly disappeared network that was built by the incas. The months of april, may, june, july, august, september and. Which one to take a classic dilemma many trekkers in peru will face.
The start of the journey is in pisqacucho kilometer 82, near the town of ollantaytambo in cusco. Inca trail cusco 2020 all you need to know before you. Hiking the inca trail is popular all year round except for february when its closed, however may to september is considered the high season. Your deposit is needed to secure and book an inca trail trek tour. Times for these distances have ranged from the fastest recorded time of a little under 4 hours from km 82 to machu picchu by an inca trail porter to the fastest time to date for our specially designed original 26. Everything you really need to know before hiking the inca. 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. How far in advance do i need to book the inca trail tierras vivas. Find inca trail tours and official permits availability information.
If we are unable to confirm a tour we will refund your deposit in full. Inca trail, 2 and 4day trek information, visit of machu picchu, real time availability, children discounts, secure online reservation and payment. This article was originally published in may 2012 and refreshed by agnes rivera in august 2018. It was once the only route leading to the remote citadel, and today offers a unique way of arriving at the historic. The maximum weight of luggage allowed on the inca trail is 5 kilos per person. The purchase of the tour is online and with an anticipated period of 4 or 5 months.
Decide whether to use a travel agent from your home country or book over the internet with a peruvian company. Inca trail reservations machu picchu hike bookings 2020. Inca trail availability in real time ticket machu picchu. How to book inca trail machu picchu forum tripadvisor. The inca trail to machu picchu can be hiked all year round, except for february when the trail is closed for maintenance. There are alternative treks the inca trail available where you can. The best time to hike the inca trail and visit machu. The inca trail and machu picchu are two world leading attractions that deserve to be visited at least once in your lifetime. The 2day inca trail hike to machu picchu is the short version of the classic 4day inca trail trek. In total it travels 43 kilometers in 4 days and 3 nights through an ancient network of trails made by the incas hundreds of years ago. With only 500 trail permits issued for any given day, you should book the inca trail well ahead of time. Why book in advance the inca trail 2019 with the best.
However, if permits are not available, there is an option to do the lares trek, which still takes you to machu picchu. Once you catch your first glimpse of machu picchu in the early morning light, youll. Best time for inca trail in peru inca trail weather the inca trail can be done all year round, except in february because the route is then in maintenance. If you want to hike the inca trail during the winter season, youll need to book your trip well in advance as permits sell out sometimes a year in advance. How long before i must book the entrance to the inca trail. Have your passport ready, we need all your details to match exactly. If you have set your heart on arriving at machu picchu through the iconic sun gate but are short on time or dont fancy a longer trek, then our short inca trail is perfect for you. Its easy to get confused when talking about the inca trail. Permits can be viewed on the official government website. Because of a limited amount of permits issued by the authorities, you have to book your spot at least well in advance. The government will only release 500 permits to start the inca trail each day, and everyone needs a permit even professional crew. Hiking the inca trail requires a governmentissued permit obtained by a licensed inca trail tour operatorlike alpaca expeditions.
The inca trail is the classic peruvian trek and is one of the most famous multiday treks in south america. Inca trail peru, inca trail to machu picchu hiking tours. The inca trail is a hot topic on lonely planet s thorn tree forum so head there for other travelers advice on packing, ontheground tips and where to go after. Book your inca trail tour and get a confirmation from the tour company.
That includes the 7 day trek via salkantay mountain. This means that permits can be sold out six to eight months in advance. Explore the inca trail and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The best time to hike the inca trail is may through september when there is less rain and the temperatures are slightly cooler.
Inca trail peru four and two day trek to machu picchu. Hiking the inca trail in spring septembernovember spring is another excellent time of year to trek the inca trail. All trails leading to machu picchu are today called the inca trail. He wrote what is arguably the best prose of the colonial period in peru. The tour includes transportation, entrance to the inca trail, machu picchu, tour guide, camping equipment, porters, cooks, return by train and more. Thus, this is excellent for those travelers who have less time and travel with their children but do not want to miss this unique trip. The appeal of the inca trail is the stunning cultural show of inca ruins, exotic mountain views, primitive lush vegetation and extraordinary ecological varieties. Complete guide to book tickets to the inca trail ticket machu picchu. Book the short 2 day inca trail if places for the classic trail in 2020 have already sold out.
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 chile and east to mendoza in argentina. The inca trail is the most famous hiking route to machu picchu. If you wish to do the inca trail on 2020 you need to book as soon as possible, because the permits for the year 2020 will be put on sale at the beginning of october 2019, and permits for the months of april, may, june and july can be sold in a couple of hours once these are for sale. With how much time in advance i have to book this trek. Firstly, you will have great weather and very clear skies so. Due to the high demand for tickets, it is only possible to book the inca trail online and in advance. Here you can book the inca trail and experience the peruvian andes at their best. Inca trail machu is tour operator and offers 2, 4, 5, 7 days hiking to the inca trail or if you have more time, you can choose the travel package to peru included inca trail to machu picchu check the spaces availability for the inca trail with us. The ultimate guide to the inca trail hike do it in 2020. The short inca trail or two day inca trail allows 250 people per day. Have one person fill in the form for the group so we make sure to book you all together. 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 4 days is an all inclusive service that offers all the comforts for a safe and well organized adventure.
In just 26 miles 43km it manages to combine beautiful mountain scenery, lush cloudforest, subtropical jungle and, of course, a stunning mix of inca paving stones, ruins and tunnels. 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. Visit machu picchu by train on a fullday trip from cusco that takes the hassle out of exploring the spectacular inca site. The fourday route follows an ancient mountain trail, offering splendid views and passing various inca ruins. Permits for the inca trail must be requested to the national sanctuary of machu picchu administration.
The inca trail is closed once a year in february for maintainence and during this time we can offer you other tours to machu picchu. From may to october is the best time for the inca trail in this period there is the least precipitation and the sun is most often present. Due to the popularity of this machu picchu hike and to protect the area, inca trail permits are very hard to get. It is imperative to book these treks 56 months in advance. Permits for these months typically become available at the beginning of october. Higher still, with little more study, i am sure i could persuade a real inca trail hiker that i had followed any of the three main walking routes to those splendid ruins. A complete guide to hiking the inca trail to machu picchu.
The inca trail is by far the most famous trek in south america and is rated by many to be in the top 5 treks in the world. The inca trail is a wellestablished and iconic 4day, 3night hike which leads travellers from km. Inca trail to machu picchu inca trail peru information. On a higher level, an hour or two with this book would allow me to be able to sparkle at any dinner party by describing my adventures on the inca trail. Please note, you must book your permit to hike the inca trail through an officially licensed tour company. According to chaska tours, one of our recommended inca trail tour operators, inca trail permits seem to sell out earlier each year. The inca trail is the most popular trek of peru and maybe even south america. The inca trail to machu picchu also known as camino inca or camino inka is a hiking trail in peru that terminates at machu picchu. Book our all inclusive inca trail, includes inca trail permits.
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