Inca Trail Availability
The Inca Trail is one of Peru’s most famous treks, and every year thousands of foreign visitors are lured to the Andes to experience the magic, beauty and outright challenge of hiking this legendary trek. Unlike other treks in Peru, the Inca Trail is a protected zone, and trekking is only possible once you have secured a government permit.
Who Controls the Permits
A department of the Peruvian Government called La Dirección Regional de Cultura (DRC) is in charge of issuing all Inca Trail Permits. Permits are limited to 500 per day (including guides, porters, chefs and trekkers).
If your date is not available, do not get stressed, there are many wonderful treks to Machu Picchu just as beautiful as the Short Inca Trail 2 Days, 4 Day Classic Inca Trail and not as crowded. Choquequirao Trek, Lares to Machu Picchu, Salkantay to Machu Picchu, Inca Quarry Trail.
