Current Inca Trail Regulations and Procedures

The rules and regulations controlling the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu are continually changing and it is important to be aware of the issues detailed in this document before embarking on your adventure to Peru.

No more than 500 people per day are allowed to start the Inca Trail trek at km. 82. This number includes all support staff (ie. porters, cooks and guides) and is very tightly controlled. Once this limit of 500 people is reached, the Trail is effectively closed off for the day and no further bookings can be made. Reservations are not held on the Trail and all permits to trek must be bought as far as possible in advance with complete and correct passport information, to which no modifications can be made. Any attempts at modifications result in a loss of the permit and any money paid.

Booking policies

The G Adventures policy for all Inca Trail bookings is:

Bookings made 65 days or more before the Inca Trail portion* of any G Adventures should proceed without any issue if we receive the following pieces of information:

1. Full name (exactly as it appears on the passport)
2. Date of Birth
3. Nationality
4. Passport Number
5. Date of Passport Expiry - Must be valid for at least 6 months past the date of travel.

Bookings between 64 and 31 days before the Inca Trail portion of any tour will be taken on a request basis.

Important Note: The passport number and name that is submitted to G Adventures, at time of confirmation, will be used to purchase the Inca Trail permit. This passport number and name will be used to identify yourself as you enter the checkpoint at the start of the trail and throughout the hike. If this information does not match the information you have submitted at time of confirmation, then you will be denied admission to the Inca Trail. Please note that these rules and regulations are strictly enforced by the governing bodies of the Inca Trail in Peru and are out of the control of G Adventures, meaning no exceptions can be made. 

If you are denied access on the Inca Trail as a result of providing incorrect or invalid information, cost of accommodation and other services during this time will be the responsibility of the individual and not G Adventures.