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Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Availability & Permits

How early must I book the Inca Trail?

  • CLASSIC INCA TRAIL: If you are booking for the Classic Inca Trail, 4 or 5 days, you must book early to get your desired date. Depending on the month a tourist wishes to hike, they may need to book 6 months or more in advance. The permits come out usually in October the year before and many dates are booked out in minutes.
  • ALTERNATIVE DATES: We work hard to get permits for your preferred date. We normally secure 98% of the preferred dates for our customers. However, we prefer that you also give us at least 2 alternative dates just in case we are unable to secure permits for your preferred date. This ensures we can still get permits for you and make sure you can experience the Inca Trail!
  • SHORT INCA TRAIL: If you are booking the 1 or 2 day Inca Trail, it is preferred that you also book in advance. However 2 to 4 months before is possible depending on the date you chose to trek.

1 OR 2 DAYS SHORT INCA TRAIL AVAILABILITY

CLICK EACH MONTH TO CHECK THE AVAILABILITY ONLY FOR THE 1 OR 2 DAYS SHORT INCA TRAIL

3, 4, 5, 7, DAYS CLASSIC INCA TRAIL AVAILABILITY

CLICK EACH MONTH TO CHECK THE AVAILABILITY ONLY FOR THE 3, 4, 5, 7 DAY INCA TRAIL

IMPORTANT

If your date is sold out it is sold out for all travel agencies, there are not more permits! We need Inca Trail availability ONLY for the starting date of your trek! During February – The 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 days Inca Trail is closed for maintenance. We can ONLY operate the LARES TREK to Machu Picchu and TOURS to Machu Picchu during February.

 WHAT TO DO IF THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL IS SOLD OUT

FOR YOUR DESIRED DATES?

If permits are sold out for the Classic Inca Trail on your preferred date, dont despair. We have so many options that will still allow you to trek and enjoy the Andes on the way to MACHU PICCHU. Alternative treks are just as beautiful as the Inca Trail. These are less crowded because we take you OFF the beaten track”. This will ensure that in the Andes you don’t miss anything on your trek to MACHU PICCHU.

ORANGE Nation Peru Requires only a 2 participants minimum for our departures! “You can Chose any day that is best for you as long as we have a minimum of 2 trekkers.”
If you are a single traveler and are flexible with your start date, we will make sure you have a group to travel with. You won’t miss out on  any of the fun.

ALTERNATIVE TREK OPTIONS: 

  • LARES TREK 4D/3N
  • SALKANTAY TREK 5D/4N
  • HUCHUY QOSQO 3D/2N
  • CHOQUEKIRAW TREK 8D/7N or 4D/3N
  • AUSANGATE TREK 7D/6N or 5D/4N 

Important Note: We will buy your Inca Trail trek permit using the names and passport numbers that you send us with your trek booking application (they must complete and accurate).
You must bring the same passport with you to Cusco and take it with you on the Inca Trail.

Very Important Note: If the name or number on your passport does not match the name and number on the trek permit, the government authorities will not allow you to start the trek. You will not be entitled to a refund.

RENEWAL OR CHANGE OF NAME ON PASSPORT

If you plan to renew or change your name on your passport between making your trek booking and starting your trek,  book your trek or tour with your current passport number or name. You must send us a copy of your old passport and a copy of your new passport when you have them.  We can then make the change with the government before you arrive.  The extra cost to do the change is US$25 per person. (This will cover the change in number or name for your Inca Trail Permit, Machu Picchu Entrance, and Train.)

If you do not advise us of the change or do not want to pay the fee, bring the original of both passports (the old and new one).  You can enter Peru with your new passport but you must show the government authorities your old passport in order to enter the Inca Trial, Machu Picchu or Train.  “If  you cannot do so, you will not be allowed to start your trek by the government officials. All names and numbers must match!!

ISIC CARD

If you make a trek booking at the student price must send us a copy of your ISIC card at the time you pay the trek deposit.  If you fail to bring your Original ISIC card on the trek, the government authorities will not allow you to start the trek. “You will not be given the opportunity to pay the difference in price!”

Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Book with us and let us make your experience unforgettable. We’re here to help you with everything you need and ensure that your adventure on the Inca Trail is an experience you’ll always remember. Don’t wait any longer, book with us today!

Orange Nation Peru Team!

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Trip to Rainbow mountain. First to the mountain thanks to Yair’s expert driving and special thanks to Cristian for being my guide. Highly recommend!

Written July 2, 2025

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We had an incredible experience hiking the Inca Trail with Ray as our guide. Ray was amazing. He was super knowledgeable about the history of the Incas, and he brought that history to life. We visited three larger sites, and several smaller ones that we arrived at by foot deep in the Peruvian jungle. Ray's was an incredible, passionate, and experienced guide, and also just a great person we are lucky to have met. I also have to mention Moses, our porter who made an amazing lunch and hiked it up to our resting spot 2000 ft above the Urambamba River to Wiñaywayna.

Written July 4, 2025

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Did the short inca trail through sam travel and it was an unforgettable experience. Hiking from the train to the Sun Gate with its beutiful views of macchu piccu was incredible. Our guide, Ray, was extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and always positive. At every location and along the way he had fascinating information to share and no question went unanswered.

Written July 4, 2025

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We had a great experience with our guide Cristian during our visit to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. He shared clear and detailed explanations, with a fascinating historical narrative that helped us truly connect with the places we explored. I learned so much thanks to him. The atmosphere was also really positive and friendly throughout the tour. Highly recommended!

Written June 26, 2025

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