The Inca Trail Network of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu will be open from April 1st 2025
Technical assessments, maintenance and rehabilitation work have been carried out in a multi-sectoral manner.
Your Essential Guide to Inca Trail Permits for 2025
As the popularity of the Inca Trail continues to grow, planning your trek in advance is crucial, especially for 2025. Securing the right permits is a key step to ensure you can experience this breathtaking journey through the Andes Mountains and arrive at the iconic Machu Picchu. Understanding Inca Trail Permits Inca Trail permits are required for all trekkers wishing to hike the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The Peruvian government limits the number of permits issued daily to…
Announcement: Inca Trail Permit Sales Begin November 4th, 2025
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…
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu reopened from this Friday, March 1
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…
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 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…
Inca Trail is closed from October 18th to 20th
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…
2024 Inca Trail Permits release October 9th, 2023!
Inca Trail 2024 permits will be released from October 9th 2023, please fill the booking form as soon as possible. Now is the time to start planning your 2024 trip to the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Starting from October 9th, 2023, the Peruvian government will release permits for 2024 to tour operators. To ensure you secure a permit, book in advance! As soon as the permits open, tour operators rush to submit all hikers’ reservations, so it’s essential to…
Classic Inca Trail open season 2021 from July 15th
Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 4 days Open season 2021 from July 15th We hereby extend the information provided by the Ministry of Culture about the opening of the 4 DAY CLASSIC INKA TRAIL from July 15th, 2021 The National Service of Protected Areas by the State (SERNANP), through its Headquarters of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, and the Decentralized Directorate of Culture Cusco of the Ministry of Culture report that: As of June 25th 2021,…
New Availabilities Opening Up for Inca Trail 2019
Hiking the Inca Trail has become more and more popular each year. This hike is extremely regulated by the Peruvian government who limits the amount of people who can enter the trail each day by a permit process. These permits have sold out QUICKER than ever. All of April, May and June were sold out by New Years. But right now there is a unique opportunity to still hike to this World Wonder if you are hoping to come in…
Authorization for Inka Trail
The National Service of Natural Protected Areas by the Government (SERNANP) recognizes to INKA TRAIL EXPEDITIONS PERÚ E.I.R.L. as an Authorized Travel and Tourism Agency for the provision of tourist services in the Inka Trails Network of the Historic Sanctuary of Machupicchu.