World famous Inca trail to Machu Picchu, South America's best hiking experience

Machu Picchu was connected with the Inca city of Cusco and the rest of the Inca Empire by trails of excellent design in strict and perfect harmony with the natural Andean environment. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is surrounded by breathtaking scenery, crossing the Andes mountain range and sections of the Peruvian jungle and rainforest. Our amazing Inca Trail adventure passes several well-preserved Inca ruins and settlements before ending at the "Gate of the Sun" on Machu Picchu Mountain.

Book your Machu Picchu hike and Inca Trail Permit 2024 in advance to avoid disappointment

If you have decided to hike the Inca trail to Machu Picchu, please keep in mind that the daily number of people accessing the trail is restricted and a government-issued inca trail trekking permit is required. Please check availability of inca trail permits before booking any hiking tour that requires it.

If thinking about a Machu Picchu tour, it is very important to book as early as possible. By doing so, be confident you will be the first in line and most likely get the Machu Picchu hiking permit needed for your awesome Peru adventure.

  • 4 Days Inca Trail

    Our Top Seller Machu Picchu hike will take you to the Inca's empire capital along one of the most beautiful paths on the planet. Our expert guides and support stuff will make sure you enjoy your trip to the fullest. Book the Best Inca Trail today!

In order to control access to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Area, inca trail regulations need to be followed by all people hiking to the location; all permits are non-transferable and change of dates are not accepted by the government office in charge. The inka trail is closed throughout February for conservation projects.

Peru is a country of friendly people, beautiful scenery, and a great variety of cultural traditions. Hiking the Inca Trail creates lasting memories and instills a great sense of accomplishment once it is completed. This blend of outdoor adventure and historical exploration is a great way to experience Machu Picchu!

The Inca Trail is the best-known and most popular hike on the South American continent, complemented only by the iconic Inca site of Machu Picchu. Together they have become one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Our fully supported 4-day tour along the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu is the best alternative for a small group adventure where you will be sharing your experiences with a variety of like-minded travelers from all over the world. This is perfect for individuals, couples or small groups of friends. We invite you to come and enjoy this truly unique and memorable experience. Spaces are limited each day, please review Inca Trail booking information before making the reservation.

" In 1983, UNESCO named Machu Picchu, Peru´s World Heritage Site. UNESCO cited the city´s magnificent site, its architecture and its significance as an almost perfectly preserved example of Incan technology and social organization.

While trekking the Inca Trail, you will enjoy first-class personal service from our professional, bilingual and licensed expert guides."

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Inca Trail Tours to Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu Full Day

The enigmatic Inca city of Machu Picchu can be visited in one day from Cusco via train. This option is perfect for travelers with very limited time who want to explore the best tourist destination in Peru.
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Inca Trail 4 days Trek

The stunning combination of Inca ruins, magnificent mountains, exotic vegetation and extraordinary ecological variety makes the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu the most immpressive trekking route in the world. *
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Inca Trail Andean Adventure

This 15 Days Adventure takes you to remote places of interest in Peru, such us the amazing Colca Canyon and the enigmatic Nazca Lines. Finish your adventure on top of Machu Picchu after following the Inca Trail. *
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Machu Picchu Travel

10 Days – A special package including assistance at your arrival in Lima, all accommodation and transportation required…and of course our world famous Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu. *
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Inca Trail Express Tour

5 Days – Unforgetable journey to the lost city of the Incas; you will be hiking the Inca Trail towards the ruins of Wiñay Wayna and exploring one of the seven wonders of the world, Machu Picchu.*
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Salkantay Trek

The scenery changes daily during the Salkantay Trek. Hike through cloud forests, small villages and grasslands, from a flattish valley floor to almost bare mountain peaks to your last destination, Machu Picchu.
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Inca Trail 2 Days

The Inca city of Machu Picchu, spectacularly poised on a rock among vertiginous green peaks, was not rediscovered until 1911 by American historian and explorer Hiram Bingham. *
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* Inca Trail Permit Required

Booking a Machu Picchu tour? Need assistance?

Please contact us and one of our expert advisors will get in touch as soon as possible. You can always secure a trekking permit in advance for the 4 days trek here.


Salkantay Trek Alternative

The Peruvian government regulates maintenance, prices and availability of Inca trail permits and in conjunction with the Ministry of Culture, authorizes companies to operate along the Inca roads to Machu Picchu.

Inca Trail Reservations is authorized to operate along the Incan Roads, authorization code for 2024: AUT00092.

+ Inca Trail Reviews

  • why is it snowing during the dry season

    Peru travel August 12 2015

    This is definitely a fun trip but work out for those who do not hike at elevation regulary. Key necessities are bug apray (be leberal with it ) and elevation sickness medicine, which you can buy from local pharmacies. The … Continue reading

  • Onde os fracos não tem vex

    Peru vacation January 04 2015-4

    Uma aventura diferente das demais. Quando você começa a Trilha Inca percebe que não algo para simples turistas. Somente os apaixonados por aventuras, paisagens naturais e que gostam de reais desafios podem fazer. A cada sítio arqueológico alcançado, a cada … Continue reading

  • Trekking to Machu Picchu

    Peru travel May 20 2014-8

    The trip began the night before with an informative meeting where we went over everything that would happen during our hike. The two guides went over everything that we would need to bring and how to prepare. The first morning … Continue reading

  • El Gringo Gigante

    Peru travel January 09 2016-1

    This Inca Trail experience was wonderful from start to finish. Our guide Juan Carlos was both knowledgeable about the trail and the sights along the way and fun to boot. The team of porters and the group chef were amazing … Continue reading

  • Adventures on high altitude

    Machu Picchu trip July 13 2017-7

    Overall I\’m very satisfied of this trek. The guide was funny and gave a lot of interesting information about the sights and culture. When I got sick of the high altitude, the staff took really good care of me. They … Continue reading

  • inca trail

    Machu Picchu vacation Jul 11 2013

    We started the Inca Trail not knowing what to expect and a little nervous about what was to come. However our guide Victor immediately put us at ease and we soon became well acquainted with our group which was to … Continue reading

  • Soaked, cold, but happy!

    Machu Picchu vacation January 03 2017

    Definitely an experience. I would recommend to anyone interested in a tough but rewarding adventure through the Peruvian Andes. The tour was extremely well organized and the knowledge of the tour guides was evident from the start, having interspersed bouts … Continue reading

  • (Mis) adventures of shailee

    Machu Picchu trip April 30 2016-1

    Great views. Amazing food. Machu Pichu itself was a sight to behold !! Great company. Porters are an inspiration after all they carry the heaviest of weights and trek across miles and over mountains at lightning fast speeds! Inca Trail … Continue reading