1. Organise and book your trek in advance

Peruvian authorities regulate the number of people on the Inca Trail to 500 a day – including porters, guides and cooks who will take up the majority of spaces. It is therefore imperative to plan in advance since it can be difficult to secure a permit with less than three month’s notice. As an incentive to book early, The Innova Travel Tour Services Company offers some  discount for 2010 bookings made before 2th January  2010. The Innova Travel Tour Services  Company will organise permits on the customer’s behalf.

Inca Trail availability is limited. Several years ago a daily limit on the number of trekkers was instigated. This is to protect the inca trail and Machu Picchu from erosion and damage. Independent hikers are also no longer permitted. Access to the inca trail is only granted via approved tour operators. For this reason we strongly advise booking your inca trail trek before you go. Check the website of our featured operator, they can guarantee your inca trail booking.

The most popular months to hike the Inca Trail and Cuzco can get crowded in June and July, when the weather is warm and visibility is at its best. However, the summer shoulder months; April, May and October are less busy, so walkers will have more time and space to enjoy this spiritual trip. In addition, the nights will be warmer and the route will be particularly pretty with more wild orchids en route, also  from April through November is really good