Inca Trail to Machu Picchu tourist ticket

What is the Inca Trail?

The Inca Trail or Capaq Ñan is a road network from Tahuantinsuyo to Machupicchu, The Capaq Ñan was built by the Inca Pachacutec ninth ruler of the Inca State, this trail located in the department of Cusco, system of enormous length with more than 60 thousand kilometers long, linking the Imperial City of Cusco with Machupicchu, For years and by the efforts of the authorities of the countries that are part of its heritage as Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina and Chile has been restored, trails that until today is used to communicate, on the route you can find archaeological sites such as Llactapata, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca, Wiñayhuayna and closing as a finishing touch Machuypicchu.

How to buy the Inca Trail Tourist Ticket?

The entrance ticket must be booked with an authorized agency that has the corresponding permits to enter the Inca Trail, the reservation must be made months in advance, as spaces are limited, there are 500 permits which are for tourists, guides, and support staff (porters and cook).

Buying through Authorized Travel Agencies

The purchase must be made directly with the authorized agency, each one of them manages its own operating system and availability of spaces, and follow the steps they indicate.

Necessary Documents to Reserve the Ticket

The necessary document required to make the reservation and purchase the valid passport, this passport must have clear personal data of passengers, names, surname, passport number, date of birth and sex.

How much does the ticket cost?

The cost for the entrance to the Inca Trail can be consulted directly with us, we will give you the details of how to make your reservation.

Tips for Planning your Inca Trail

Undoubtedly the Inca Trail is one of the best routes, for those who want to live an experience you will not forget we can give the best scopes to make the trek:

Choose an authorized travel agency for the Inca Trail route, the most frequently asked questions are if the Inca Trail can be done without a guide, and unfortunately it is no, the visit must be done with an agency that has the Inca Trail permits to ensure your safety.

Book in advance, if you have already decided to do the Inca Trail you should book in time with about 4 – 5 months, since the spaces are reduced 500 spaces for tourists, guides, support staff.

Book at the best time of the year, in the months without rain, choose a good time to travel is important the months of May to September considered as high season and without rain, from October to April as low season and rain but in less quantity, the rainiest months are December, January and with more force in February, we recommend you to travel in intermediate months like April, October, November because it is less crowded.

You should rest the first few days to provide altitude sickness, it is advisable to arrive and take a few days to acclimatize to the altitude, eat properly ie light things, usually altitude sickness begins with small headaches, dizziness, nausea, lack of oxygen, if you have any heart disease, respiratory we recommend you consult your doctor and prevent altitude sickness.

have a physical preparation before doing the Inca Trail, there are approximately 43 kilometers to undertake the hike is a challenge of ascent and descent that will allow you to enjoy incomparable landscapes, you should take precautions to improve strength, endurance and this preparing yourself by doing exercises.

Take what you need to do the Inca Trail Trek, you should consider taking what you need such as passport, suitable clothes and shoes, waterproof ponchos or waterproof jackets, gloves, sunglasses, light and small backpack, basic medicines for headaches, stomach aches, colds or if you have a prescription, toiletries, walking sticks, flashlight, portable charger, camera, batteries, extra money for souvenirs, snacks, and so on.

Consult with other travelers about the Inca Trail experience, no doubt to be able to decide is that you consult with people who have already made the Inca Trail trek.

Alternatives to the Inca Trail

One of the alternatives if there is no availability for the Inca Trail is the Salkantay route to reach Machupicchu.

The Salkantay route is a good alternative to get to Machupicchu, it is one of the preferred routes after the Inca trail of 4 days, its name is because it crosses the Salkantay pass, it covers 70 kilometers approximately, the walk can be 5 days or 4 days, during this walk we can appreciate tourist attractions, in addition to landscapes that this route offers us.