Inca Trail Tour 2021: Best 4-day Trekking to Machu Picchu

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu by far is the best trekking destination in the word; find here all require information for the period of 2021

The Inca Trail Tour on 2021 will be more controlled by the Peruvian government due to the new system of protection the national park of Machu Picchu. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu; Is where the majority of the Inca Trail Tours are practiced by authorized Tour operators like “SPT”; This Trail was used as a communication system for the Incas from Cusco to the sacred Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. There are different Inca trails to follow; but the one that is going to Machu Picchu, is the most famous for Inca Trail Tour and will take you from the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, through beautiful landscapes and different Inca archaeological sites.

The 4-day walk on the Inca Trail Trek is one of the best walks in the world for its exquisite natural beauty and its various ecological niches ranging from high deserts to tropical forests. During their empire, the Incas created a vast network of roads that crossed the Andes from Argentina to Colombia and from the coast to the Amazon jungle. The 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a branch that goes from the Andes to the jungle.

Availability for Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

The normal departure dates for the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu are from March to January; however, the most recommended dates are from April to October, because during this time there less rain. The Inca Trail Tour has a strict limit on how many people can use it (500 person); It is like 200 tourist and three hundred of them are the guides, porters and chefs. Therefore it´s  recommend to book your Inca Trail Trip as soon as possible around 6 months in advance.

Official availability for 2021,

Doue to the Pandemic most of the trips where change from 2020 to 2021 so, the probabilities for an available space are less. So that secure your tickets for the Inca Trail Tour 2021 now … The maximum number of permits for the Inca Trail is 500. Support staff is included in the five hundred, which means that around 200 permits are assigned to tourists and around 300 to tourists. cooks, porters and guides every day. The availability of the Inca trail is provided directly by the Peruvian government. “SUNRISE PERU TREK” attempts to provide truthful and accurate information, however, we do not guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by a third party.

“SUNRISE PERU TREK” declines all responsibility and excludes all responsibility for errors or inaccuracies. “SUNRISE PERU TREK” does its best to obtain permits for our clients, however permits are sold by the government on a first-come, first-served basis. The reason why permissions are limited is because of the protection of this amazing site. In 2000, the Peruvian government and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Council collaborated to develop a comprehensive plan for the protection and preservation of the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu SITE. The initiative was launched because the trail erosion was due to overuse.

How to book the a Tour for 2021?

To reserve the 4-day Inca Trail Tour to Machu Picchu, you must complete our reservation form on our secure site, by clicking RESERVE NOW on our home page or click here on the RESERVE NOW link.

Be prepared with the following information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group). Due to government requirements, no one can purchase permits for the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, or make hotel or train reservations without the following information:

• Personal information (your full name, exactly as in your passport):
• The gender
• Passport number
• D.OB. (dd / mm / yyyy)
• Nationality

Best price for the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu on 2021

• USD 650 per person
• Personal doorman included!

*** This price includes the additional porter who will transport your personal effects of up to 7 kilos. We will provide you a duffel bag.

DISCOUNTS

• Children under 18: $ 30 USD. Send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
• Children under 12 years: $ 40 USD. Send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
• Group of 5 or more: $ 30 USD. You just need to book the hike together at the same time.

SUPPLEMENTS

• Sleeping bag: $ 20 USD
• Air mattress: $ 20 USD
• Trekking poles: $ 15 USD for the entire trek.
• Personal Store: $ 30 USD
• Extra night in Aguas Calientes: from $ 60 USD
• Wayna Picchu Mountain: $ 75 USD
• Machu Picchu Mountain: $ 75 USD
• Vistadome Train: $ 67

** Huayna Picchu and the Machu Picchu mountain are optional walks within the Machu Picchu citadel that do not include a guide. The climb is usually done by yourself after your visit to the citadel of Machu Picchu. If you want the additional hike to be guided, please request it in advance. There is an additional cost for this additional guided tour.

Trek Itinerary for 2021

Day 1: Car from Cusco to km 82; trek to Huayllabamba; night camp (LD)

At 5:30am you’ll be collected in your hotel in Cusco or at 7.30 am from the Sacred Valley; then with your guide, you will take a private car to km 82 (Pisqhakuchu) and start your trek to Machu Picchu. From km 82, you will follow the Urubamba river and stop at the Inca settlement of Llaqtapata,  the continue for 20 minutes and  stop at “Tarayoc” for lunch; the continue for 2 hours more to the camp located next to the community of Wayllabamba (Walking time: 6 -7 hours; Distance: 11 kms).

• Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
• Budget Accommodation: Camping

Day 2: Hike to Pacaymayu; night camp (BLD)

From Wayllabamba the path abruptly climbs up to a large pampa (meadow) below the first pass. Here will be served the lunch of today. This lunch please offers a breathtaking view of Mt. Huayanay Along the way, this narrow hanging valley is a rare Andean cloud forest that houses the “Queuña” tree. From here we continue 2 hours to the highest pass named “Warmiwañusqha” or dead woman pass at 4,200 m/ 13,977ft After the pas the path continues down for 3 hours to Pacaymayu Camp overnight. (Walking time: 7 – 8 hours; Distance: 12 kms).

• Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
• Budget Accommodation: Camping

Day 3: Hike to Wiñayhuayna ; night camp (BLD)

On the third day, we will hike further (17 km or 10.5 miles) and also see the most archaeological sites along the way. After an early wake up and breakfast, we will walk to the other side of the valley to reach the second pass which will take approximately 2 hours. By the Halfway we will see a small round stone building without a roof, known as Runkuracay. This building was a refuge and a checkpoint for travelers who followed the path that leads to Machu Picchu. After our history lesson here, we will continue to the second pass, Runkuracay, at 4,000 meters or 12,889 feet.

Then, we will descend for approximately 2 hours to our lunch site, stopping first at another Inca site called Sayaqmarka, translated as “City in a steep place”. Here we will see an important temple for the Salkantay mountain, which is the highest mountain in the region. Then we will arrive at our lunch site and once we are full, we will continue walking for another 4 hours until our last camp of Wiñayhuayna located at 2,650 meters or 8,694 feet. It is the last night of camping. (Walking time: 8 – 9 hours; Distance: 17 kms).

• Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
• Budget Accommodation: Camping

Day 4: Trekking to Machu Picchu through Inti Punku; guide tour / transportation to Aguas Calienstes and return to Cusco.

On the last day of the INca Trail Tour, normally the wake up is very early (around 3:30 am) and after breakfast, you will line up until the control opens at 5:30 am Once you  passes the control, you will start the walk to Machu Picchu, which will take 2 hours a distance of 6 km; along the path that is relatively flat to Intipunku, the famous “Puerta del Sol”. Here you’ll have the first view of Machu Picchu below you and, depending on the season, you will be able to see the sunrise. From here, you need to descend to Machu Picchu, which rises to 2,400 meters or 7,874 feet, Then enjoy the tour and in the afternoon return to Cusco

When is the best time to walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu?

As for the weather, the most popular time to walk on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is during the dry season, which runs from May to October, when rainfall in the Amazon basin is at its lowest point and can pass. April and November are also great options, as you tend to make the most of both worlds when it comes to the weather and there are fewer tourists, which is always good if you ask!

Can I walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu alone?

No; The fact that the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu has survived hundreds of years through the seasons is a true testimony to the quality of the execution of its construction. But after Hiram Bingham discovered Machu Picchu in 1911, the reputation of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu as a hiking destination grows a lot, and with the multitude of tourists came garbage and ultimately trail degradation. This forced the Peruvian Ministry of Culture to impose a daily restriction of 500 hikers per day on the trail, made up of 200 hikers and 300 guides / porters. Part of the restriction was that no one can hike the trail without a guide, and each hiker requires a hiking permit and an authorized travel agency.

How to buy a hiking license for the Inca Trail to Machu Pichu on 2021?

If you participate in a guided tour, your Authorized Tour Operator like “SUNRISE PERU TREK” will ask for your passport details and organize your hiking permit. Be sure to plan your trip in advance: trekking permits for the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu can be sold up to 3 or 4 months in advance. If you lose the Inca Trail Permits, then you can hike the alternative Trail to Machu Picchu like 4-DAY LARES TREK or 5-DAY SALKANTAY TREK. These trails are much less congested and you will immerse yourself in a much more culturally rich experience. You will be met in local villages along the way, dining and creating items with the locals, and overnight accommodation is a comfortable local hotel in the town of Aguas Callientes where you can enjoy a hot meal and a shower.

How should I prepare for Inca Trail to Machu Picchu?

It is very important to prepare before you trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu; we normally recommended walk the stairs up and down with a small bag Pak of 7 or 10 kilos to be customized to the Inca stairs. The guided tours of the Inca Trail are designed for real people, both beginners in the world of hiking and experienced adventurers. Your guides will tailor your trip to your abilities, allowing you to set the pace no matter what end of the spectrum you are on.

If you arrive in Cuzco from the lowlands and plan to walk an Inca trail to Machu Picchu, it is a good idea to take a few days to relax your legs after your flight, slowly adjusting to the altitude of the Andes. A great way to do this is to explore the history, sights, and sounds of the beautiful city of Cuzco and take a group tour for a great bike ride through the sacred valley. While in the Sacred Valley, it is worth the short walk to explore the Pisac ruins.

Accommodation on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

The Accommodation will be in a top-quality camping tents with thermal-rest included. If you are looking for high-class shelters along the way, you won’t find them. All those who walk the Inca Trail to the Machu Picchu camps for the 3 nights. That said, it is one of the most comfortable campsites you have ever seen.

For the Inca Trail trek the tents are fully prepared for you before your arrival to the camps. You will sleep on comfortable camping tents and only the best tents will be used. You’ll stay dry and protected from the elements, preparing for a good night’s sleep.

Food on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Every day you will enjoy delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners sitting. Your guides will satisfy all food needs and you will enjoy a variety of homemade jams, dried fruits (pineapple, banana, berries, etc.), energy bars and chocolate brownies and homemade bread. Don’t worry about the weather: if it rains, you will eat in the tent shelter:

Recommended Trek to Machu Picchu for 2021