INCA TRAIL Availability
THE INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU
In an effort to preserve and protect the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, the Peruvian government authorities put limit to the number of people who visit the Trail. In March 2004, no more than 500 people (including support staff) per day are allowed on the Inca Trail.
River Explorers is happy to work within the framework of these regulations in order to protect the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu.
The rules and regulations controlling the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu are continually changing and it is important to be aware of the issues detailed in this document before embarking on your adventure to Peru.
Current Inca Trail Regulations
As described above, no more than 500 people per day are allowed to hike the Inca Trail. This number includes all support staff (ie. porters, cooks and guides) and is very strictly controlled. Once this limit of 500 people is reached, the Trail is completely closed off for the day and no further bookings can be made. Reservations are not held on the Trail and all permits to hike must be bought as far as possible in advance with complete and correct personal information, and no modifications can be made. Any attempts at modifications result in a loss of the permit and any money paid.
Inca Trail trekking booking policies
*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 high periods of the year. We ask in order to proceed with the Inca trail booking your personal Information
- Full name (exactly as it appears on the passport)
- Date of birth
- Passport number
- Nationality
- Date of passport expiry
Please Note: The passport number and name that is provided to River Explorers E.I.R.L, at time of confirmation, will be used to purchase the Inca Trail permit. This passport number and name will be used to identify yourself as you enter the checkpoint at the start of the trail and during the hike. If this information does not match the information you have provided at time of confirmation, then you will be subject to delay, fine, and/or cancellation of admission to the Inca Trail.
Thank you for your understanding.
Inca trail permits (real - time availability)
If you will like to see the available spaces on line you need to follow the next steps.
1: Tipe the foolow address www.machupicchu.gob.pe
2: If loading, after finish loading click on "Cerrar comunicado".other wise step up and follow the next steps
3: Click on "Consultas" which can be found at the top middel left-hand side of the page. This will bring you to a new page where you will be able to see a calendar. Here you can check for your self the availability.
4: The number of remaining spaces for each day of the month will now be shown. (Año = Year, Mes = Month). The maximum number of spaces is 500.
If the number of spaces available is zero (0), this means that all the Inca trail permits have been sold out for that date and no matter how many companies you contact, no one will be able to offer you space on the Inca Trail.
If still there is availability, please let us know ASAP, so we can proceed with the booking.
The information where you enter it has been taken from the INC (Instituto Nacional de Cultura) website. There are always problems with this website so if you cannot see the access or link of the website, try again in a few minutes or hours.