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Announcement: Inca Trail Permit Sales Begin November 4th, 2025

Announcement: Inca Trail Permit Sales Begin November 4th, 2025

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We are thrilled to announce that permits for the Inca Trail for the 2025 trekking season will go on sale starting November 4th, 2024! This is your chance to secure a spot on one of the most iconic hikes in the world, leading you to the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu. Given the limited availability of permits, we encourage all interested trekkers to prepare early. Details on pricing, group sizes, and booking procedures will be available on our website. Don’t…

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Entry times to the citadel of Machu Picchu

Entry times to the citadel of Machu Picchu

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Entry time to Machu Picchu (*) Tolerance period in months of regular visitor demand (**) Tolerance period during months of highest visitor demand (from June 1 to October 15 and December 30 and 31) (**) 06.00 am Until 06:30am Until 06:45am 07.00 am Until 07:30am Until 07:45am 08.00 am Until 08:30am Until 08:45am 09.00 am Until 09:30am Until 09:45am 10.00 am Until 10:30am Until 10:45am 11.00 am Until 11:30am Until 11:45am 12.00 pm Until 12:30pm Until 12:45pm 01.00 pm Until…

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Inka Trail Expeditions Perú wins Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2024

Inka Trail Expeditions Perú wins Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2024

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Inka Trail Expeditions Perú recognized as a Traveler-Favorite Tour Operator Cusco, Perú – July, 2024 Inka Trail Expeditions Perú is pleased to announce today that it has been recognized in Tripadivsor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2024. The award honors businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor. As the world’s largest travel guidance platform, Tripadvisor has unparalleled authority with travelers and diners. This award is based on genuine feedback…

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Ministry of Culture expands the capacity for Machu Picchu for Holy Week

Ministry of Culture expands the capacity for Machu Picchu for Holy Week

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The Ministry of Culture has approved, exceptionally, the increase in capacity for the Machu Picchu site, from 4,500 to 5,000 people per day, during Holy Week, between March 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st, 2024. The sale of the additional 500 tickets per day will be carried out through the our booking form (salkantaytrek.org/book), starting today, March 22th, 2024, until the stock runs out. This is a pilot plan aimed at evaluating what will be the dynamic capacity that will be…

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Vistadome Observatory train

Vistadome Observatory train

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The Vistadome Observatory train travels the route between Cusco and Machu Picchu, making you live a unique travel experience. An exclusive atmosphere that surrounds you with the magical landscape thanks to its panoramic windows and the Observatory Car, living an unforgettable journey and enjoying our authentic culture through the music and the typical Saqra dance presentation. Along the route, passengers will be able to move between the panoramic car and the elegant observatory car, enjoying the experience on board. Snack…

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The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu reopened from this Friday, March 1

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu reopened from this Friday, March 1

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The Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Cusco confirmed the reopening of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu this Friday, March 1, after successfully concluding the maintenance, rehabilitation and reconditioning of camps and other services. Guido Bayro Orellana, director of the entity, reported that during the month of February various tasks were carried out, such as: “It has been arduous work in the midst of adverse weather conditions, but the work has been completed on the entire Inca Trail, including the…

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Landslide affects railway to Hidroelectrica from Aguas Calientes!

Landslide affects railway to Hidroelectrica from Aguas Calientes!

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During the morning the collapse also caused a temporary power outage in the Machupicchu district. The Machupicchu – Hydroelectric train service is interrupted by a landslide that occurred this Monday in the area, reported the District Municipality of Machupicchu, in the Cusco region. The Risk and Safety Management of the Regional Government of Cusco reported that it is a 15 to 20 meter long section of the railway in the Hydroelectric sector, which was affected by the landslide and stones…

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Delivery of Gifts to children of Anta, Cusco

Delivery of Gifts to children of Anta, Cusco

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This Christmas, we invite you to participate voluntarily in the delivery of Christmas gifts to children with down syndrome at the Nuestra Señora del Rosario school in Anta, Cusco. The delivery of the gifts will take place this December 18th, 2023 starting at 9:00 am. Please confirm your donation to us at +51 947 709 924 We will be receiving the gifts before December 16th, in our office located at 317 San Agustin Street, Cusco. Merry christmas! Children with Down…

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Opening of routes 1 and 2 of the Inka Trail Network from October 20th

Opening of routes 1 and 2 of the Inka Trail Network from October 20th

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Opening of routes 1 and 2 of the Inka Trail Network of the Historical Sanctuary of Machupicchu The Head Office of the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary – SERNANP, and the Head Office of the Machu Picchu Archaeological Park – PANM/MC, inform the general public that starting from tomorrow, October 20TH, 2023, routes 01 and 02 of the Inca Trail Network will be reopened. The resumption of service in a shorter time than expected is thanks to the prompt response from…

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Inca Trail is closed from October 18th to 20th

Inca Trail is closed from October 18th to 20th

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 The Ministry of Culture, through the Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Cusco, reported that it determined the total closure of access to Route 1 of the Inka Trails Network of Machupicchu, for a period of three days, from today, Wednesday the 18th to Friday, October 20 of this year.This is due to a forest fire being reported in the sectors of Tunasmoqo, Unumaqchi, Wanomachay, Chaquilambras, Cruzmoqo, Chaquimayo and Hatunchaca, which affects an approximate length of 2 km, generating rock falls…

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