When is the Inca Trail permits available?
Permits to hike the Inca Trail go on sale at the beginning of February. There are 500 available for each day of the month.
When you know your dates for travel, contact us to book your trek. The permit is for the first day that you start the Inca Trail.
The permits for May, June, July and August sell out quickly. By the end of April, there are usually only permits available for September and beyond.

Why do you need my passport number and birth date        ?
The Peruvian INC (InstitutoNacional de Cultura) requires the nationality, passport number and birth date of all persons buying a permit for the Inca Trail.

Can I change the date for the permit?
No, the permit is for a specific date. If you need to change your date, another permit must be purchased, and is based on availability.
Can the permit be transferred to someone else?

No, the permit is only for the person to whom it is issued.

Is there student discount for the Inca trail permits?
There are discounts available to Students with valid ISIC Student Cards and to young persons under the age of 17 years old ($45).
Other student cards are not accepted by the park authority or at booking time. You most bring your student valid card and valid passport for the Inca Trail, without two documents or expired passport or student card you can’t do the Inca Trail.

When the Inca trail is going to be closed?
The Inca Trail is closed every February to clean and maintenance the trail, the toilets, the campsites and the bridges along the Inca Route.

How is the weather on the Inca Trail?
We recommend doing the Inca Trail Trek during the dry season, this is between May to November. Even the dry season is possible to get some rain in the Inca Trail. The rainy season in Cusco region (Inca Trail) is from December to May.

How many people in the groups?
The maximum group size is 16 persons. Usually our groups are between 2-8 persons.we operate small groups and offer a personalized  service.

How difficult is the Inca Trail?
Most people have that concern but don`t worry. Only in extremely rare circumstances does a passenger need to come back early. You just need to remember that you are able to go at a speed that is comfortable for you. Take your time, pace yourself, and enjoy this awesome walk.
The Inca Trail is considered a moderate hike. It's not a technical hike but there are a lot of Inca stairs to walk up and down, and the altitude may affect some individuals. We recommend using a trekking poles and have an early night before the trek.

How high is the inca trail altitude?
For the Inca Trail, the highest point is Warmihuanusca at 4200 m (13860 ft) and the highest campsite is Phuyupatamarka at 3650 m (12045 ft).

What happens if we get sick or hurt and cannot continue on the trek?
If someone in your group is sick, the guide will monitor that person to determine if rest is needed, a lower altitude is needed or if the person needs to return to the starting point or city for medical help. A trained assistant guide or porter will accompany this person back, if they can walk. Otherwise, the INC gives permission for horses to be used to evacuate someone. This person either gets medical help, or if he/she feels better, that person can join the group when it reaches Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes.
If there is a serious medical emergency, the guide will arrange for immediate evacuation of the individual to the nearest hospital.

Can I have vegetarian meals?
Our cooks can provide vegetarian meals no problem. Just let us know your dietary requirements when you book your trek.

Is the guide bilingual ?
All guides for our treks are bilingual (Spanish and English) and have received course work and graduated from a certified guide program. They are licensed by the INC. If they are
doing any tours at Machu Picchu, they must have additional courses and certification to do so.

Will the guide have a first aid kit and oxygen?
Yes, the guide will carry a first aid kit and have oxygen with them while hiking. It is a good idea for someone in your group to also have a first aid kit, with items that you normally need.

Are there any facilities to use toilets?
Yes, there are many toilets along the Inca Trail but very basic,when they are not available our team will set up portable toilet tents.

Should I hire an extra porter?
About 70% of the people hired the services of a porter to carry their personal items.
A personal porter can be hired for the 4 day trek (includes porters entrance fees, meals, transport and wages). If you hire the services of a porter you can give him a maximum of 7kg to carry which is usually sufficient for your personal clothes .The porter will not walk at your side during the trek so you will still need to bring a day pack to carry essential items. We will give you a duffle bag so that you can put your items into. This you will give to the porter on the day of the trek and return to us after use.

Will I need to bring water?
We recommend that you purchase a 2 liters bottle of water to take with you on the first day. Every night during the trek, we will boil water so you can refill the same bottle every morning before setting out. If you are planning to drink from any streams or waterfalls, we strongly suggest you bring water purification tablets or filters.
Also, you will be able to buy water along the way on Day 1 and  Day 2 and of course at Machu Picchu.

Will I need any extra money?
YES, so that you can take part in options such as bottle water/drinks,the natural hot springs in Aguas Calientes (10 soles), tips for your trekking staff, souvenirs, snacks in Machupicchu, drinks in your lunch in Aguas Calientes, etc. You should take at least 350 soles as emergency money.

What should I pack?
This link shows a list of recommended items:
CLASSIC INCA TRAIL  

What do we do with our travel luggage while we are trekking?
The hotel where you stay in Cusco will keep your luggage that you do not need. Most hotels have a locked storage room for your use. Most hotels also have a security box for a small fee.

TREKS NOT REQUIRING A PERMIT

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• Ausangate 5 days
• Choquequirao 4 days
• Salkantay 5 days
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