Inca Trail Machu Picchu

Check the updated availability calendar

Check the availability calendar of the Inca Trail permanently updated. The ’50’ means there are fifty spaces available. The ‘0’ that there are no longer free spaces for the Inca Trail. Choose the month and day of your preference and check the availability of the route of your choice.

To take into account the difficulty of the walk

There are several factors that you should take into account before making the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: the kilometers to travel, the mountainous climate, the Andean geography and, very importantly, everything that the tour offers to make the route more difficult or easier. .

How many kilometres?

The Inca Trail travels 39 kilometers through Andean and tropical geographies of the jungle of Cusco in 4 days.

The first two days are the most difficult as they are uphill up mountain slopes.

The last days are lighter as they descend through the Andean forests until arriving at Machu Picchu.

How’s the weather?

The weather during the Inca Trail varies from mild cold in the first two days to tropical heat in the last two days.

Machu Picchu is located in the high jungle region of Cusco, a geography with a hot and humid climate.

What makes the walk easier?

The adventure includes everything necessary so that the visitor only worries about walking and enjoying the route.

Some benefits are: transportation, cook equipment, porters equipment, tickets, guide, camping equipment and more.

Inca Trail routes to Machu Picchu

Highly recommended hiking trails in Cusco

Cusco offers some of the best hiking trails in Peru. All offer incredible landscapes of the Andes Mountains. These routes last several days and cross landscapes as incredible as the Salkantay mountain range , the jungle of Cusco, the town of Lares, the archaeological site of Huchuy Qosqo and much more.

Inca Trail 4 days

The 4-day Inca Trail is considered the best hiking route in Peru.

Travel 39 kilometers from km 82 of the railway that leads to Aguas Calientes.

On the way, various Inca citadels can be seen until finally arriving, through the Intipunku, at Machu Picchu.

Authentic Classic Inca Trail route

 

Inca Trail 2 days

This short version of the Inca Trail runs only 11 kilometers , from km. 104 of the Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes railway to Machu Picchu.

Just as the 4-day Inca Trail enters the Inca city through the Intipunku.

The route is simple and can even be done with children.

Authentic short Inca Trail route

 

Salkantay trek 5 days

This hiking route is considered the second best in Cusco, after the Inca Trail.

It crosses high mountains like the snowy Salkantay until arriving at Machu Picchu through the town of Aguas Calientes.

The route is difficult as it covers 70 kilometers in 5 days and 4 nights.

Alternative route of the Inca Trail

 

Frequently asked questions about the Inca Trail and other routes in Cusco

Do you have questions about the Inca Trail and the other hiking routes in Cusco? Learn about the ten most frequent questions that tourists ask themselves before taking these walks.

• 1) Is the Inca Trail open all year round?

  Yes, the Inca Trail is open all year round except for February which is the rainiest month of the year. On those days, cleaning and conditioning work is carried out on the route.

• 2) Is it essential to book the Inca Trail online?

  Yes, the Inca Trail is a highly requested route by tourists. Therefore, it is necessary to make the reservation in advance. The only way to get availability is buying online.

• 3) How long before should I make the reservation?

  The 4-day Inca Trail reservation must be made 6 or 7 months in advance.

• 4) What to do if I don’t get availability?

  If you do not get availability for the 4-day Inca Trail, the best option is to do another hiking route such as the Salkantay trek, the Lares trek, the Huchuy Qosqo trek, the Inca Jungle or even the short 2-day Inca Trail.

• 5) What is the best hiking route besides the Inca Trail?

  For most tourists and tour guides, the Salkantay trek is the second best hiking route in Cusco.

• 6) When is the best time to go hiking in Cusco?

  The dry season (from May to September) offers the best months for hiking trails in Cusco. On those days the rains are not frequent so the climate is the best for walks.

• 7) What does this adventure to the Inca Trail include?

  The 4-day classic Inca Trail includes: transportation to the starting point of the trek, cook equipment (food), porters equipment (luggage load), camping utensils, entrance to Machu Picchu and all the sites as well as return in train and bus to Cusco.

• 8) Can I do the Inca Trail on my own?

  No, the classic 4-day Inca Trail is a route protected by the Peruvian State so it can only be traveled by people with authorizations. Tourism agencies offer such authorizations. People cannot do this route on their own.

• 9) Is there an age limit to do the Inca Trail?

  No. Although there is no age limit to do the 4-day Inca Trail, it is best to be between 8 and 65 years old. It is good to be in good physical condition and, if applicable, have the approval of your doctor.

• 10) What to take to the Inca Trail?

  The trip to the Inca Trail already includes the main thing so the tourist should only worry about bringing personal items: good shoes, a poncho in case of rain, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, comfortable sportswear, rehydrating water, personal hygiene items. , some cash and a camera to capture the beautiful landscapes.