If you are looking to trek the inca trail you must obtain an inca trail permit which needs to be booked before you travel by a tour operator. To secure a permit to enter the classic inca trail to machu picchu, we recommend to book it 8 months in advance. Once all spaces are booked, no tour operator or trekking guide in cusco can still offer permits for the inca trail. Some yachts fill up well before that, especially highend vessels. The hiker best suited for this trail is ambitious but realistic. We are encouraging our guests to book their preferred 2019 date as far in advance as possible. How far in advance to book train and machu picchu tickets. The inka trail has to be donewith a local authorized agency. Even for the low season, it is suggested to book as far in advance as possible 3 5 months ahead. Usually all adventure travellers ask this question. Book your inca trail 2020 as far in advance as possible peru government has strictly limited the number of hikers allowed on the inca trail and permits are going fast. Christmas, spring break, and summer departures are also likely to fill up 6 months in advance or more.
I suggest you book as far ahead as possible as you will not get any discounts by waiting for last minute bookings. How to prepare for hiking the inca trail to machu picchu. For any peru package 40 % of the total price of the package. If thinking about a machu picchu tour in 2020, it is very important to book as early as possible. With inca trail permits limited each day it is essential to book early. When booking any trip involving the inca trail, please book as far in advance as possible in order to increase the possibility of securing space on the trail during the peak periods of the year. Permits are required and availability can be viewed on the machu picchu government website. The dry season from april to october is probably the most comfortable period as far as the weather is concerned for the machu picchu tour, the warmer season is from november to march but it is also the rain season.
Book your inca trail hike for 2018 and avoid disappointment. Which one to take a classic dilemma many trekkers in peru will face. Book the short 2 day inca trail if places for the classic trail in 2020 have already sold out. One kilometre along the trail, at an elevation of 3,750 metres 12,300 ft is the inca tampu runkuraqay, ruins which overlook the valley. However, if you plan to visit during may, june or july. Scroll down and fill in our booking form to book an inca trail trek tour today. How far should i get inca trail reservations in advance. A guide must accompany all hikers on the inca trail. The inca trail is regulated by the peruvian government to avoid damage to the trail and the historic ruins on it. The inca trail is a wellestablished and iconic 4day, 3night hike which leads travellers from km. The inca trail is no joke and even those who are reasonably fit may find themselves short of breath on the trek. Normally we recommend booking inca trail in advance, 8 months before.
The inca trail to machu picchu also known as camino inca or camino inka is a hiking trail in peru that terminates at machu picchu. Inca trail availability and booking reservations alpaca expeditions. How and when to book your inca trail permit incas expert. The quarry trail trek starts visiting the ancient inca shrine of naupa iglesia 2967m 9734 ft, this is by far one of the most mysteries inca sites in the whole region. The inca trail is a small section of a larger network of trails that run over 10,000 miles throughout south america, connecting the ancient inca civilizations. Do you really need to book the inca trail so far in advance. It is currently fully booked up to november 2017 so i would recommend booking 34 months in advance to make sure you get your space. You can book your visit to mp only or a ticket including the huayna picchu trek. On 2019, the ministry of culture and sernanp created the new regulations. Reading through websites and marketing emails of various agencies selling trekking in peru,you would think that you need to be reserving your place for next. We suggest you book the trip as far in advance as possible to secure your permits, as soon as you are certain of your travel plans. Ideally, you should try to book the inca trail about six months in advance, especially if you want to go during high season june, july, and august.
However, that the availability be released months before, makes the people who want to reserve a space on the inca trail to machu picchu for any time in 2019, must reserve the permits as soon as possible. Have one person fill in the form for the group so we make sure to book you all together. Experiencing the wonder of machu picchu is going to take some planning. Only 500 permits including permits for guides, porters and support staff are issued each day for the inca trail, so be sure to book well in advance. How to book inca trail reservations in advance fertur peru travel. Confirm with our sales team that we have availability on your start date. September will be mostly booked in the next 36 weeks. Secure your inca trail hike as far in advance as possible and have a hasslefree time.
Availability is limited to 500 permits per day, including paying hikers, guides, cooks and porters. In order to walk the classic inca trail you need to buy a permit. Have your passport ready, we need all your details to match exactly. Information to guarantee your ticket now to hike to machu. As with anything, the further in advance you book something the more likely you are to get it. The required permits to trek on the inca trail are limited to 500 people per day. Hiking the inca trail 2020 machu picchu hiking tours. The inca trail is a 43km 27 mile hike through mountainous regions involving trekking for 57 hours at high altitude and over rough terrain. This trek starts in the sacred valley near the village of ollantaytambo and ends with entering the ruins of machu picchu through the famous sun gate. Look at alternative treks salkantay, lares, jungle to get more interesting options. Book the inca trail hike for 2018 make reservations for 2018. To reserve a spot on the inca trail, we recommend you book your tour at least eight months in advance during high season may to october and three months in advance during offseason november to april.
Because of a limited amount of permits issued by the authorities, you have to book your spot at least well in advance. The further in advance you book the more likely you will get exactly what you want. Do we have to book ahead for inca trail trek in january. The shorter inca trail is for those visitoros with limited time on their hands or who just want to take things a little bit easier but still trek the inca trail. Ideally try and book your inca trail trek or holiday around 6 months in advance. If you want to take the classic inca trail, yes, you need to book months in advance. Permits for inca trail trek are limited, on a first come, first serve basis in high season april to november, you should book and pay a deposit 86 months in advance. When talking about the inca trail, most people are referring to the 4 or 5day inca trail treks which lead to machu picchu. The salkantay trek has departures guaranteed, but train tickets and entrance to machu picchu are subjet to availability. You should aim to book your tour at least four months in advance, particularly if trekking during. Inca trail booking policies book your trip g adventures.
The months surrounding high season can also sell out ahead of time. For the busy season mayaugust, book between 6 8 months in advance to be guaranteed a place on the date that you wish to do the hike. How far in advance should i buy my tickets for machu picchu. The inca trail is the classic peruvian trek and is one of the most famous multiday treks in south america. For that reason, we highly recommend booking it in advance to ensure you receive exactly what you want. We have received feedback from many clients saying that our confirmation emails are often directed to their spam folder rather than their inbox especially when emailing us from your work address. For this reason, we are opening our reservations for the inca trail 2019 before the other agencies. 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 governmentissued inca trail trekking permit is required. Inca trail 4 days trek machu picchu inca trail hike. How far in advance do i need to book the inca trail tierras vivas. How to prepare for the inca trail the inside track. The inca trail is the most popular trek of peru and maybe even south america.
How far in advance to book salkantay trek inca trail tours. The 2019 inca trail permits are due to be released in september 2018. Permits for the classic trail are tightly restricted to 500 trekkers per day. The risk in waiting too long is not getting train tickets on your preffered departure or worst case case scenario would be not getting train tickets at all cause they are all sold out but since april is just rolling into the dry season it wont be quite as busy. Inca trail permits are sold on a firstcome, firstserved basis and since 2017, sale for the upcoming year start in october. How far in advance do i need to book my inca trail trek. Then, continue hiking for 2 hours to the community of soqma 3188 m 10459 ft where lunch will be prepared by your trekking chef using fresh local products. Inca trail reservations machu picchu hike bookings 2020. In low season december to march, 43 months in advance.
The trail continues to ascend, passing a small lake named quchapata. How long before i must book the entrance to the inca trail. Apr 11, 2019 its only natural that the charges would be higher. Best time to trek the inca trail the inca trail unfolds in the ruggedly mountainous region north and west of cusco where peaks reach over 20,000 feet 6,000 meters before beginning a descent into the cloud forest and the amazon.
It all depends on what time of year you want to go, but the general guideline is six months. Official inca trail availability 4 day trek permits 2020 online. Plan your inca trail vacation ahead and book your trek permit early for the 2019 season. Travel update coronavirus covid19 see how this could affect your travel plans. According to travelers on tripadvisor, its important to make a reservation for the inca trail and pay your entrance fee well in advance.
Everything you really need to know before hiking the inca. Once the inca trail permits are sold out, no tour company can access more permits. Reserve permit for inca trail book before permits are gone. Book your machu picchu hike and inca trail permit 2020 in advance to avoid disappointment. Follow the link to find out more about our short 2day inca trail and check the latest official online real time updated availability for the 2day trek. Even for the low season, it is suggested to book as far in advance as possible 35 months ahead. It would be enough for months like january and march. The maximum altitude reached on the trek is 4200m above sea level. Inca trail frequently asked questions peru viajes cusco. This years tendency is that permits get sold out at least 2 months in advance or even before, as such has demand grown in the past year, with permits selling out for the months of may to october typically around 4 months in advance. But, you should know that its highly commercialised and easiest trek which makes it overly popular and crowded. How far in advance do i need to book the inca trail july 2018.
Im traveling to machu picchu july 2017, how far in advance should i purchase tickets for entrance to the site only. Because you dont need a special permit to trek the salkantay just a day ticket to machu picchu, it tends to be less expensive than the inca trail, and you dont need to book so far in advance. Please also note that the inca trail is closed in february of. Your deposit is needed to secure and book an inca trail trek tour. Inca trail permit availability 2020 permits for the inca trail in 2020 have not yet been released by the peruvian authorities, however you can still book the inca trail or a holiday including the inca trail with us for 2020 as we can place advanced reservations on the permit for you, ensuring that a permit will be issued immediately when they.
The inca trail is extremely popular, and permits are strictly limited on a firstcome, firstserved basis, therefore early booking is essential ideally 6 months or more in advance of your travel dates. If there is permit availability and we are able to reserve a permit for your booking we will issue you with your booking confirmation this confirms that we have reserved an inca trail permit for you. It has been confirmed that, as this year, the permits of inca trail of 4 days for the 2019 will be launched ahead of time. Why book in advance the inca trail 2019 with the best. How far in advance should i book my inca trail hike. Everything you really need to know before hiking the inca trail. The trains are usually full so make your reservations in advance.
Only 500 inca trail permits are issued per day trek permits are also required for the porters and cooks so it is necessary to make a trek reservation as far ahead as possible. How far in advance should i book my inca trail experience. Plan ahead and book early your 2019 inca trail to machu. Usually you will need to book 6 month in advance and your trek is guaranteed 100% departure, then it is fully booked. Although you can book your galapagos cruise anytime, we generally recommend at least 34 months notice. We are certain we want to do machu picchu but have seenheard a few conflicting things on the inca trail. Unfortunately the classic inca trail permits are all gone until the end of august.
We hiked with g adventures in early december, so we were ready for some rainy days. Q4 how far in advance do i need to book the inca trail. Classic inca trail faqs welcome to machu picchu usa. The trail only permits 500 hikers per day, and a large portion of that is devoted to guides and tour staff. Because this route is popular, you also need to book far in advance. Inca quarry trek to machu picchu 4d3n inca trail to machu. The inca trail is by far the most famous trek in south america and is rated by. You should aim to book your tour at least four months in advance, particularly if trekking during peak season from june to september. After passing pakaymayu the trail begins steeply ascending the other side of the valley.
During these months, trail permits can sell out four or five months in advance. Trekking the inca trail to machu picchu in peru on the go tours. And if youre thinking of doing it solo, thats not allowed. By doing so, be confident you will be the first in line and most likely. How far in advance should i book the 4day inca trail hike. You must plan early and book as far in advance as possible. Complete guide to book tickets to the inca trail ticket machu picchu. With only 500 trail permits issued for any given day, you should book the inca trail well ahead of time. Only 500 people are allowed on the inca trail per day, so make sure you organize your permit and private guide or book a tour in advance. If you wait longer than that you will be out of luck. But before you do, there are a few important factors you need to consider, such as the best time to trek, weather conditions, and how far in advance to book. But just how far in advance do you need to reserve your peru trek to guarantee a place on this most famous of trails. Entrance tickets to the inca trail must be reserved with a minimum of 5 or 6 months before.
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