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

  • 4 day hike to Machu Picchu

    Machu Picchu trip April 21 2015-3

    This was an awesome trip. Group was great. Staff, porters and chefs did amazing job. Manny, our tour guide was very informative and helped us along the trail. Everything went smoothly. He made the adventure worth while. The food was … Continue reading

  • The Salkantay

    Peru trip May 28 2014-5

    It is hard to sum up the experience of the Salkantay trek with words, because it is truly a great one. First of all the views on the route are amazing. The glacier covered peaks of the mountains and the … Continue reading

  • Awesome Machu Picchu

    Machu Picchu vacation March 26 2017

    The trip was ver good oraganized . The porters are having athough job , talking al the stuff on their back , set the tents, cooking delicious meals , best foood I had In Peru too much food every day … Continue reading

  • Extremely rewarding

    Peru trip Nov 11 2012-2

    The hike to Machu Picchu through Inca Trail Reservations was extremely rewarding. Although physically challenging, it was a great experience. The food was amazing, guides were nice, and the other people in the group were very friendly. The aches and … Continue reading

  • The trip to do when you are 20 years younger

    Machu Picchu vacation April 24 2015-1

    I loved the whole experience: the challenging steep climbing, the kindest guides in this hemisphere, the food and – most of all – the landscape. The whole experience of the Inca Trail is something I dreamt of for a long … Continue reading

  • Inca trail 4 days/3 nights

    Machu Picchu travel

    I first was introduced to this company from a friend who completed the same hike last year. After seeing her pictures and knew this was on my bucket list, I asked for all her advice and details about this company … Continue reading

  • Salkantay trekkin

    Peru trip April 26 2015-2

    My trek with our guide Ramiro and the gang was a great experience. Ramiro\’s explanations, commentary, and jokes made it easy for us to quickly feel comfortable around each other. He also had the best recommendations for us for small … Continue reading

  • Inca Trail Girls vs The Wilderness

    Peru trip July 06 2015-2

    The Inca Trail is a cruel and beautiful mistress. The Andes are a wonderful and majestic place, but the trail is harsh, tough and very difficult. We are not hikers and this is not a stroll in the woods. This … Continue reading