Inca Trail to
Machu Picchu 2026

Moderate to challenging. Day 2 is the hardest: a 1,200 m ascent to Dead Woman's Pass at 4,215 m. Good fitness is required. The Short Inca Trail (2 days) is accessible to most travelers.

Yes — permits are mandatory and strictly limited to 500 people per day (guides and porters included). We secure your permit at booking. For peak season, permits sell out 4–6 months ahead.

For June–August: book 5–6 months in advance. For May or September–October: 3–4 months is usually fine. Don't wait — once permits are gone, the date is closed.

May to October (dry season). June and July offer the clearest skies and driest trails. April and September are excellent shoulder months with fewer crowds. The trail is closed every February.

Official trekking permit · certified bilingual guide · professional porters · all meals (Day 1 lunch to Day 4 breakfast) · camping equipment (tent, sleeping mat) · Machu Picchu entrance fee · bus from Machu Picchu.

We cap our groups at 16 trekkers. Smaller groups mean more personal attention, faster movement and a better overall experience. Private treks are available for couples and families.

Yes. The Salkantay Trek (5 days), Lares Trek (4 days) and Inca Jungle Trail are excellent alternatives that also end at Machu Picchu — no permit required and equally spectacular.

Our guides carry full first-aid kits and are trained in altitude emergency response. We monitor all trekkers daily. In case of emergency, evacuation is arranged immediately. We have a 24/7 emergency line throughout the trek.