Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: Ticket Reservation

The famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a world-renowned trekking route, so it is essential to book tickets at least 6 months in advance.

To fulfill the dream of hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, consider ticket availability for your travel date and the group you will be traveling with.

What is the Inca Trail?

The Inca Trail is a stone path that winds through the valleys and mountains of the Andes. Along this route, there are many Inca constructions, such as observation towers located high in the mountains, small villages, agricultural terraces, and other archaeological sites, all built with stone material.

Built over five hundred years ago by the now-defunct Inca civilization, the Inca Trail is just a part of the vast network of roads that span the length and breadth of Peruvian territory. Additionally, it covers areas in Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Colombia, and to the north, Ecuador. These routes facilitated connections between key imperial regions.

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is located in the Andes Mountains, with an elevation ranging from 2,040 m to 4,200 m and a length of over 40 km from the starting point to the arrival at the Machu Picchu citadel.

How to book the Inca Trail ticket?

Since the trail was built by the Incas hundreds of years ago, it is considered a World Heritage site. Therefore, to preserve it properly, authorities decided to limit daily access to two hundred tourists.

Getting away from the daily routine of work and city pressures is important for health. Reserve your ticket for the Inca Trail now to ensure an unforgettable experience and guarantee that everything goes as planned.

Since 2001, booking a ticket for the Inca Trail is only possible through authorized travel agencies or operators. It is relevant to note that of the daily entry limit, three hundred are for logistical personnel and two hundred for the public.

The agencies or tour operators book tickets online through the website of the Ministry of Culture of Peru (INC). These agencies request the traveler's documents, such as the National Identity Document (DNI) or passport in the case of foreign citizens.

Inca Trail Tours with CuscoPeru

You can book your Inca Trail tickets to Machu Picchu with CuscoPeru.com. We have offers for the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, which cater to different preferences:

Differences between the 2-Day and 4-Day Versions

Deciding which tour to take can be very complicated. Below is a comparison chart to make this decision easier:

Restrictions on the Inca Trail

• The maximum number of tourists in each group depends on the tour price. In the more economical ones, there can be up to 16 people, and in the more expensive ones, 8 people.
• It is crucial to acclimate in Cusco before starting the hike, as during the first few days, you will ascend to 4,200 meters above sea level.
• If our agency does not have available tickets, it is unlikely that other agencies will, as the availability of entries is set by the INC.
• To preserve the Inca Trail network and ensure tourists' safety, it is prohibited to travel on the Inca Trail from 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• According to INC regulations, confirmed reservations cannot be altered, and missing the scheduled date will result in total loss of payment.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Inca Trail