The famous Inca trail to Machu Picchu 2019, is one of the most popular excursions in Cusco - Peru; and considered among the best walks in the world included among the 1st walks in the world, the Inca Trail is a trip to the past.
Many are the routes that take you to Machu Picchu, but none is like the Inca Trail, the most famous pedestrian path in the Americas. After flying from the capital of Perú, Lima, you will arrive in Cusco to walk for four days along a path through forests and dense fog, millenary stone steps and discovering the ruins of ancient fortifications and Inca cities, and all the time enjoying majestic views. After 46km walking on the top of the Andes, the reward comes: the first, exciting views of Machu Picchu from Inti Punku. This guided route is a unique experience that will be engraved in your heart forever.
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a protected route so only a limited number of visitors access each day. Daily permits to travel this route are released since October. It is recommended to buy this income as soon as possible. Otherwise, you will not find available permissions.
Since 2020, there is a maximum limit of 500 permits for Inca Trail per day that includes tour guides, professional chefs and indigenous porters. Which means that only 200 permits for Inca Trail are assigned for tourists and about 300 for chefs, porters and guides each day.
New regulations 2020 for Inca Trail permits establish that permission to enter the Inca Inca Trail Network to the Sanctuary of History of Machu Picchu must be documented and paid (total amount) in advance 48 hours before the date of arrival.
After having entered (control publication and corresponding security verification), the user will not be able to extend his stay over the amount of time indicated on the entry ticket within the established route, except in special proven cases.
Users of the Inca Trail must identify themselves with the original documents and register their entry in the corresponding security checkpoints and controls of Inrena or the Ministry of Culture.
Travel and tourism agencies, tour guides and support staff are required to select the organic and inorganic solid waste that is generated during their stay in the Inca Trail and remove them from the sanctuary. Due to conservation and restoration reasons, there may be periods of restriction and closure of the use of the Inca Trail Network. Users will be informed with 30 calendar days notice.
Exceptionally, in situations of risk due to unforeseeable circumstances or force majeure, closure or restrictions may be applied without prior notice.
It is forbidden to use the Inca Trail Network of 7 p.m. at 5:30 a.m., except in exceptional proven cases.
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu will be closed in February by provision of the Ministry of Culture, because maintenance, conservation and cleaning work will be carried out. The Permits for Inca Trail 2020 will be re-enabled as of March 1.
Here is some information you should keep in mind about Inca Trail Permits Availability:
No, there is not an Inca Trail Permits Official Site. You can only get availability for the Inca Trail Permits through an authorized tourism agency. The agencies also offer a complete tour that includes the permits for Inca Trail 2020, tickets for Machu Picchu and more.
Income for the Inca Trail is released approximately October 5 of each year. However, the date when Inca Trail Permits go on sale may vary by a few days or weeks depending on the organization prepared by the Ministry of Culture of Peru.
Entrance tickets to the Inca Trail must be reserved at least 5 or 6 months before. However, if you plan to visit during May, June or July; You must get your ticket 7 or 8 months in advance.
The short Inca Trail tickets are not that hard to get. It is recommended to make the reservation weeks in advance. In the months of May, June or July; Try to book a month before.
Travel companies that offer the Inca Trail Tours 2020 organize and provide their services in different qualities. It is for this reason that the cost of Inca Trail permit vary according to each travel agency.
Cost of Classic Inca Trail Permit
Inca Trail prices |
Price in American dollars |
Adult prices |
USD 680 |
University student prices |
USD 650 |
Kids under 18 years |
USD 650 |
Rates are approximate. Each tourism agency has its own prices.
The price includes the Machu Picchu Tickets 2020, transportation by bus, train, food, professional guide, cooks, porters (carry luggage) and camping equipment.
If you want additional equipment (tents, mats, sleeping bag, cane), a better quality train service or an extra carrier, you must pay an additional price.
Do you want to visit Huayna Picchu after the Inca Trail? The additional cost is approximately $ 65 per person.
Four days of hiking on the Inca Trail are too much? The Inca Trail 2 days is an option for people with little time to visit. This route starts the walk from the middle of the classic route. Prices vary according to each tourism agency.
Cost of Short Inca Trail Permit
Inca Trail prices |
Price in American dollars |
Adult prices |
USD 450 |
University student prices |
USD 420 |
Kids under 18 years |
USD 420 |
Each tourism agency manages its own rate. These are approximate prices.
The price includes tickets to Machu Picchu, equipment to spend the night in the camp, transportation (round trip train) and porter.
The entrance to Huayna Picchu is not included. You can request it by paying an extra amount of money.
If you want an extra porter or some other service during the short Inca Trail, you must request it with the tourism agency. These services have an additional cost.
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