Inca Trail Tours
Inca Trail Tours is a impressive network of Inca roads had an initial length of 60,000 km and connected the territories of the present-day states of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina! 39,000 kilometers have been preserved to this day. The Inca road to Machu Picchu is one of the best engineerings works ever, made entirely by hand, without knowing the existence of a wheel or iron. Ironically, it may have also hastened the invasion process, as the Spaniards could quickly reach all corners of the empire.
It is wonderful indeed, the Classic 4-Day Inca Trail is a mix of trekking, archaeology, history, stunning natural beauty, camping nights at the Andean elevations, and more until the grand finale touring the amazing Machu Picchu citadel, the main vacation resort.
However, this is why the 4-Day Inca Trail Tours also has an immense, huge demand, from all over the world. Moreover, we certainly advise everybody to start booking procedures some 6 months before. Next, we will break down the insider tips and why is totally recommendable to seek early reservation for the Inca Trail Tours in 2023:
- Your early reservation for the Inca Trail Trek in 2023 actually begins at some electronic device. On this website, on the Classic 4-Day Inca Trail post, you’ll find a link to the availability calendar.
- For the 2023 early reservation, remember that January and March are in the rainy season, so if you want an extra challenge and extra adventure, imagine yourself fighting nature, trekking under rain sometimes, temporary strong winds, and sleeping in tents at some 3,000 meters (9,800 feet approximately), listening to the sounds of thunders! Kind of hiking in the Himalayas in some ways!
- Also, in the rainy season, visitors can find very good discounts all around the Cusco region.
- February 2023 and every year, the Inca Trail paths are closed for general maintenance.
- Keep in mind that Peruvian authorities only issue 500 permits a day, for all people (including tour operator’s staff).
- From April to December it is dry, high season, therefore, more difficult to find permits.
- Start of the classic Inca trail km 82 (Piscacucho).
- So firstly on early reservation, you have to choose the month and days you’ll be able to do the Classic Inca Trail in 2023. Again, remember the demand is really high and we certainly suggest to start early reservation some 6 months earlier.
- On this website, you’ll find many ways to contact our tourism professionals for early reservation or 2023. They can give you information, tips, even a quotation. Also, we have a blog section with plenty of useful posts.
- One very important thing: Cusco Journeys is a fully certified, fully licensed travel operator, with more than 10 years of top quality. We are Inca Trail experts. Also, we have received several ISO Certifications Of Quality, among other prizes, attesting for our top-quality services.
- This is also important because we want all our clients to have the best experience here in the Cusco region. Unfortunately, many travel agencies doing tours to Machu Picchu do not have high quality procedures… we strongly advise everybody to check our certifications and licenses, they are a guarantee that your investment in time and money will be honored.
- Finally, keep in mind that there are only 500 permits per day for all Classic Inca Trail groups, these 500 permits can be sold in a matter of minutes, so we always advise early reservation. In case you definitely can not find permits for the 4-Day Inca Trail Tours, we have other long hikes with more availability, like the 5-Day Salkantay Trek or the new Choquequirao Trek 4 Days.
The 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is certainly an unforgettable experience! This is why so many hikers every year travel down to Cusco to enjoy the wonderful Andean range and the great hilltop citadel of the Incas. Don’t forget to choose an early reservation if you want to do it sometime in 2025!
Our professional staff here at Cusco Journeys are always ready to give visitors all information, support and kindness, so everyone will have the best of times traveling across this amazing country in 2025!


