Inca Trail Permits: Official Availability to Machu Picchu

Types of Inca Trail Permits & Options

• Most Popular Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4D/3N

  Experience the full Inca Trail trek, camping along ancient paths and arriving at Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate after 4 unforgettable days.

  Book 4-Day Inca Trail
• Hotel Included Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2D/1N

  Perfect for those with less time: hike part of the Inca Trail, spend the night in a comfortable 3-star hotel in Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes), and visit the citadel the next morning.

  Book 2-Day Inca Trail
• Same Day Return Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 1 Day

  Start at Km104 and hike directly to Machu Picchu in just one day. Ideal for adventurers who want the Inca Trail experience without camping and return to Cusco the same evening.

  Book 1-Day Inca Trail
• Inca Trail from Km104 (Ticket Only)

  Get the official government permit for the 1-day Inca Trail starting at Km104. Includes entry to the trail and Machu Picchu. This is perfect for those who want to make their own itinerary, requiring to buy your own trains and bringing your own lunch to the trail.

  Buy Ticket Only
• Inca Trail Guide from Km104 to Machu Picchu

  Hire a licensed professional guide to accompany you on the 1-day Inca Trail from Km104, ensuring a safe and enriching experience.

  Hire a Guide

Inca Trail Permit Availability Search

The Peruvian government strictly limits the number of visitors allowed on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Before planning your trek, you must check real-time Inca Trail permit availability. Our platform connects directly to the government system so you can purchase your Inca Trail ticket with confidence. Whether you’re hiking the classic 4-day Inca Trail or starting at Kilometer 104 for the 1-day Inca Trail, permits sell out quickly. Reserve early to guarantee your spot.

What is the Inca trail to Machu Picchu

National Geographic rates the Inca Trail as the top 5 hikes in the world. And, according to Time magazine, Peru's Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is perhaps the world's greatest hike because it combines the best of both types of travel. The classic 4-day Inca trail is a trek into the spectacular lost city of Machu Picchu that goes through snowcapped Andes Mountains and then the Amazon jungle; creating some of the world's most dramatic and beautiful scenery and terrain. Many experts believe that the Incas, the advanced South American civilization trekked this 27-mile trail five centuries ago as a holy pilgrimage that prepared visitors to enter the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu. After trekking the Inca Trail, you will also feel the same mystic experience. Machu Picchu tickets are included in all of our Inca Trail trek tours.

Inca trail packing list

The key to packing for the Inca tral is to pack for a variety of conditions while keeping the weight to a minimum. Easier said than done when you have to deal with the intense heat of the equatorial sun and the cold mountain nights spent camping on the Inca Trail. The best way to deal with these extremes is to dress using several layers rather than one thick jacket or pants. If you forget something, don't despair since most things can be bought in most Peruvian cities frequently visited by tourists including excellent and cheap alpaca clothing.
Suggested 4-day Inca trail packing list:

• Backpack (65 litres should be quite sufficient)
• Comfortable hiking shoes with good ankle support
• Sleeping bag (can be rented)
• 2 pairs long trousers (lightweight)
• 1 short-sleeved shirt
• 1 long-sleeved shirt
• 1 pair shorts
• Underwear and socks (thermal underwear is highly recommended, being light, warm and makes good nightwear on cold nights)
• Fleece jacket
• Rain jacket or poncho
• Hat or cap to protect from the sun
• Toiletries: soap, toothbrush, toothpaste & toilet paper etc.
• Sun cream, lip salve, sun glasses
• Flashlight
• Basic first aid kit (although your tour operator must bring one, you should bring your own)
• Insect repellent
• Plastic ziplock bag to protect your money + passport, etc)
• Camera + cell phone
• Water bottle or canteen
• Water purification tablets (Micropur tablets can be bought in Cusco and are very efficient)