Classic Inca Trail 4 Days Group Tour
Classic Inca Trail 4 days group tour is the perfect choice for travelers who want to experience the most iconic hike in Peru with expert guidance, unforgettabl…
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Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
The Classic 4-day route, the relaxed 5-day version, the 2-day short trail and the Salkantay combination, with live permit availability for every date.
- Tours
- 5
- From
- US$ 560
- Duration
- 2–18 days
- Highest point4,215 m at Dead Woman's Pass
- Classic routeAbout 43 km in 4 days
- Daily permits500, including guides and porters
- ClosedEvery February
The essentials
What to know before you choose
Permits
Permits are issued by the Ministry of Culture only through licensed operators. They carry each traveler's passport details and cannot be transferred or changed. Dates from May to August often sell out months ahead.
Which route
The Classic starts at Km 82 and takes 4 days. The 5-day version covers the same trail at a slower pace. The 2-day trek starts at Km 104 and is ideal when time is short.
Difficulty
Moderate to challenging: long stone staircases and the 4,215 m pass on day 2. Porters carry the camping gear and food; you carry only a daypack.
When to go
The dry season runs from May to September. The trail closes every February for maintenance. March, April, October and November are greener and quieter.
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Check permit availability before you choose
Classic routes (4 and 5 days, and treks that join the Inca Trail) use the same permit. The short route has its own quota.
Inca Trail permits
Live availability
Available
Few spaces
Sold out
Spaces are read from the official permit system. Select a date to start your booking.
Every option
All Inca Trail tours
Salkantay & Classic Inca Trail Trek 7 Days
From, per person
US$ 1,170
Peru 18 Day Tour Package: Amazon, Cusco, Puno & Ica
From, per person
US$ 2,800
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Questions
Questions about Inca Trail
Choose another date in the live calendar or consider the Salkantay, Lares or Ancascocha treks, which also end at Machu Picchu and need no Inca Trail permit.
No. Permits are personal and non-transferable. Make sure each name and passport number is exactly as it appears in the passport.
It is moderate to challenging. The hardest part is the climb to Dead Woman's Pass (4,215 m) on day 2. Most active people complete it if they acclimatize in Cusco for two days first.
Licences, certifications and partners
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