Claire Dean
Travel in South America is a joy to behold. The rich variety of destinations, experiences, landscapes and geography fascinated me so much, that I chose to relocate here, over 20 years ago! The best thing I ever did! Allow me to share my knowledge and passion for Central and South America with you and help you plan your holiday of a lifetime!
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE INCA TRAIL TREK TO MACHU PICCHU FOR 2025
Written by:Claire Dean
Published: 2024-08-29
The Machu Picchu Trek via the Inca Trail is one of the most well-known trekking routes in the world. This bucket-list trekking expedition in The Andes of Peru is top of the list for adventure travel in South America! 2025 is the perfect year to tick off the epic Inca trail from your list of exciting things to do! The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is blessed with mind-blowing scenery, fascinating archaeological sites, pristine Andean nature, and an indescribable magic that can only be experienced on this ancient Machu Picchu Trek via the Inca Trail. The classic Inca Trail Trek is the perfect Peru adventure tour for all the family, a group of friends, work colleagues, or even an Inca Trail adventure for solo travelers to Machu Picchu. In fact, the Inca Trail can be hiked by anyone in a Good physical state, who has acclimatized well prior to the trek and is up for a unique challenge! We are getting close to the time when the government issues Inca Trail permits for next year, but it is vital that you book early. Permits will go on sale the first week of October for 2024 to be able to Trek in 2025. The earlier you book, the more chance you have of securing permits for your preferred travel dates.
KM 84 Of The Classic Inca Trail
A Step By Step Guide For How to Reserve Your Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu
- 1. Check the calendar below for available dates, then click the “book now” button to reserve your Inca Trail Trek for your preferred dates!
- 2. Complete the form with your personal information and select the type of Inca Trail tour and the number of passengers for your trek.
- 3. You can also add extra services such as Huayna Picchu tickets, and Machu Picchu Mountain tickets, upgrade your train tickets, or book add-on Cusco tours before or after your Inca Trail Trek!
- 4. Review and accept our service policies before submitting the form, make sure you are in agreement, then submit the form. You will have the option to pay your Inca Trail deposit via Bank Transfer or by Credit Card (an additional fee applies).
The Perfect View of Llama and Huayna Picchu
Calendar 2025 Inca Trail Permit Availability - LIVE!
IMPORTANT TO NOTE: The Inca Trail Permit Availability Calendar will show 100% permit availability for 2025 until the Peruvian government releases the permits in October 2024. However, this does not mean that all those permits are open! There are several Inca Trail operators, all of whom will be securing their permits for their customers and will purchase them on the first day that the permits are released for sale. Here, at Valencia Travel, we will be able to reserve your permits for your chosen dates as long as you have made your Inca Trail Trek deposit before permits go on sale.
Suppose you don’t see permits for your ideal trekking dates for the Inca Trail Trek. In that case, we highly recommend reserving your Inca Trail permits first, then booking your flights and accommodations to avoid disappointment. Plus, it is worth exploring the spectacular alternative Inca Trail treks that will also get you to Machu Picchu, if there are no Inca Trail permits for your travel dates.
If you have any questions about Inca Trail availability, please contact us here and we can explain the Inca Trail booking process in full!
Inca Trail Campsite
Inca Trail Treks – Which One Should You Choose?
While our most popular tour is the Classic4-Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu, we have Inca Trail trips that range from 2 days to 7 days. Check our Inca Trail options below and choose the Inca Trail trek that is best suited to you!
- Classic Inca Trail - 4 Days (Group Tour)
- Classic Inca Trail - Premium 4 Days (Private Tour)
- Classic Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu - 5 Days (Group Tour)
- Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 2 Days (Group Tour)
- Inca Trail Express to Machu Picchu - 5 Days (Group Tour)
- Hike The Inca Trail To Machu Picchu - 7 Days (Group Tour)
- Salkantay & Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 7 days (Group Tour)
- Salkantay and Short Inca Trail Trek - 6 Days (Group Tour)
Read our Inca Trail Essentials about Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu here!
Classic Inca Trail Map
Why Choose Valencia Travel for your Inca Trail Trek?
Valencia Travel is a Local, Sustainable, Award-Winning Inca Trail and Peru Tour Operator based in Cusco, Peru.
- Extraordinary Life experiences
Transform, renew, and reconnect with life. Discover new ways to see the world and experience the magic that encompasses Peru. We have defined Inca Trail to Machu Picchu itineraries, that incorporate freedom and flexibility for our trekkers. - Reconnection with the real world.
We changed the definition of luxury for your well-being with the places we visit, the local cultures, and the appreciation of the natural beauty that surrounds us, encouraging physical and mental well-being to reconnect once more with life. - Profound local experience.
We want to share the essence of our region, whether that be eating some local food, sharing some amazing local sites, or learning about mysterious history and folklore. Our immersive experiences will enable you to submerge yourself into different local cultures. Our travel experts will show you a different side to the places we visit, and we will always be available with their knowledge and local advice. - Attention 24/7
We are available and connected with the world; we are always available for whatever our clients need. Simply give us a call or send us an email. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, and 365 days a year. - 100% Guaranteed departures.
All of our Inca Trail departures are guaranteed. Once the trip has been reserved and paid for, we will guarantee your trip.
We will not under any circumstances cancel your Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu. The only reason your travel could be postponed would be due to issues of public security or extreme weather conditions. - Guarantee of best quality.
We are committed to fulfilling the highest possible international standards of service as well as standards of security and safety. We also offer regular training courses to our guides, field staff, and office staff as they will be the first contact with our clients and the people who will be responsible for the safety of our clients. - We are worldwide connected!
We form part of a global community of travelers who respect and integrate our own cultures and travelers, to the regions we visit. Through our social commitment policy, we encourage cultural differences to be able to generate a deeper connection. - Responsible travel.
We aim to have a positive impact in any of the areas that we visit. We empower women, indigenous communities, and local people, through training sessions, the careful selection of our providers, and by helping a number of community projects. We are committed to working in a way that is socially and environmentally conscious with the aim of promoting positive change.
The magnificent Inca Trail Porters
