Securing a spot on South America’s most famous hiking trail requires strategic planning. Due to strict regulations from Peru’s Ministry of Culture, permits for the Inca Trail are limited to just 500 people per day (including guides and porters). For the 2027 season, demand is at an all-time high.
On this page, you can check the official, up-to-date availability to secure your spot before it sells out.
Inca Trail Availability Calendar 2026 & 2027
Use our interactive search tool below to check for available seats for the month you plan to travel. The data is synchronized directly with the official system.
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Choose your itinerary: 4 Days vs. 2 Days
Our calendar lets you filter availability based on the type of trek you want to do:
- Camino Inca Clásico (4 Días / 3 Noches): La ruta original de 43 kilómetros. Es la más demandada y los permisos suelen agotarse con 5 a 6 meses de anticipación, especialmente para la temporada seca (mayo a agosto).
- Camino Inca Corto (2 Días / 1 Noche): Una alternativa excelente si tienes poco tiempo o los cupos de la ruta clásica están agotados. Incluye una caminata de un día ingresando por el Km 104 y la visita a Machu Picchu al día siguiente.
Why should you book your permit for 2026 & 2027 in advance?
The admission policy for the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary is strict: you cannot purchase permits for the Inca Trail at the entrance or once you arrive in Cusco.
Tickets for the 2027 season are officially released between October and November 2026. If you plan to travel during peak season, time is your biggest enemy.
High Season (May–August)
During the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere, permits literally “fly off the shelves.” If you want to travel in June (the month of Inti Raymi) or July, you must make your reservation as soon as the government system opens sales.
The End of February
It is important to remember that the Inca Trail (both the 4-day and 2-day versions) is closed throughout the month of February each year. This measure is taken to allow for maintenance work on the trail and because February is the month with the heaviest rainfall in the Andes. Machu Picchu remains open, but access is by train only.
Frequently Asked Questions About Quotas (FAQ)
What does it mean if the calendar shows “0” or “Sold Out”? It means that the Ministry of Culture has sold all 500 permits available for that date. Once a date reaches zero, it is impossible to obtain a permit—no exceptions. In this case, we recommend checking out the Short Inca Trail (2 Days) or alternative routes such as the Salkantay Trek.
Can I change the date on my permit after I’ve purchased it? No. Government regulations stipulate that Inca Trail permits are 100% non-refundable and non-transferable. Dates, names, and passport numbers cannot be changed once the permits have been issued.
Does this itinerary include admission to Machu Picchu? Yes, the official Inca Trail permit automatically includes admission to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu (the section of the trail corresponding to the trekking route) for the last day of your expedition.