Is it your dream to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 2024? If you answered yes, then you have to book as early as possible because almost everyone has it on their bucket lists!
This guide will let you know everything about hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 2024. We have included the types of routes to Machu Picchu, the ticket availability, and other tips that will help you a lot.
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in 2024
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of the most popular hikes in the world. However, it does not mean you can go there any time you want! This is because only 500 people can enter the Inca trail daily, including tourists, tour guides, and porters.
Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2024.
The Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is for 2 days/1-night. It is perfect for those who have a short time to spend in Peru. You will start the hike from the 104 KM and hike for about 10 km to reach Machu Picchu. On the first day afternoon, you will get reach the Sun Gate of Machu Picchu.
The next day early morning you can go to see the sunrise of Machu Picchu. The Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu tickets were released on October 10th, 2022 but they don’t sell very fast.
Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
The Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is for 4 days/3 nights. This makes it the perfect choice for those who have plenty of time to spend in Peru. The hike is moderately challenging; one is because you will be covering a distance of 40 km in total, and higher altitudes of over 4200 meters, particularly at the Dead Women’s Pass when you are hiking to Machu Picchu.
The Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu tickets for 2024 were released on October 10th, 2022, so you need to book them in soon and in advance at least 4-5 months before your desired date. Another thing to remember is that the Inca Trail is closed for maintenance during February.
Follow these steps when booking tickets for the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Choose a start date and the end date as you desire.
Fill up all the requested details (Name, Passport Number, Nationality, etc.)
Wait for the ticket confirmation from your tour operator.
You should remember that on some days tickets will sell out fast, so it is not guaranteed that you will get the same dates that you requested.
In such cases, your tour operator will give you a list of alternative dates that are available.
Since the Inca trail permits are non-refundable, your tour operator cannot change the dates or give you refunds when it is booked so be sure about the planned dates.
My name is Marko Andinauta, (I'm Machu Picchu & Inca Trail Guide), I have hiked more than 500 times the famous INCA TRAIL in more than ten years (2007 – 2019); and I have survived the highest point of the Inka Trail “dead woman’s pass at 4215 M - 13780 Ft”; also more than 500 times. Unfortunately, my knee cartilages could not support more to keep hiking The Legendary Inca trail to Machu Picchu. Therefore; I created Happy Gringo Tours Channel to keep working in the same industry; giving information on YOUTUBE about the Inca Trail hike and inviting you to travel to Machu Picchu with us. I got enough knowledge to give you concrete information for unforgettable tours in Peru. We are Official Inca Trail, Machu Picchu tours, and alternative treks Operator.
