In short
Inca Trail 2027: sales open for the trail permit on Sunday, November 1, 2026, based on previous years. Permits are sold only through licensed agencies. The same calendar covers Classic, Short. Best season: April to October (closed in February).
Estimated date: the ministry has not announced 2027 yet. For 2026, sales started between 27 October and 17 November 2025, depending on the source.To be confirmed once officially announced.
What are the dates for 2027?
- Today
- Nov. 1, 2026 Sales open for the trail permitTime not announced
- April to October Best season
What do you book and at what price?
| What you book | The trail permit (through an agency) |
| Price | Agency required, about $700 to $1,000 for the 4 daysRough estimate, check the official website. |
What are the 3 routes like? from OpenStreetMap
Move your finger or mouse along a curve to read the km and the altitude. Approximate curves, from a terrain model.
Classic Inca Trail
38.3 km+3,071 m gain1,988 m → 4,209 m
Altitude by distanceMin 1,988 m · max 4,209 m
Salkantay trek
75.2 km+4,142 m gain1,776 m → 4,621 m
Altitude by distanceMin 1,776 m · max 4,621 m
Choquequirao to Machu Picchu
109.1 km+7,854 m gain1,776 m → 3,513 m
Altitude by distanceMin 1,776 m · max 3,513 m
Profile and elevation gain cover the main section of the route only (50 km of 109).
72 huts, lodges and campsites within 400 m of the route, shown on the 3D map. Length measured along the OpenStreetMap track, one way; elevation gain and altitudes from a terrain model. Approximate figures, check them against the official guide. Tracks © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Inca Trail on the 3D map Follow the route in 3D, then explore the 62 other trails and races on the map. Open the 3D mapWhat do you need to book?
- Book through a licensed agency.
- Passport: the permit carries your name and cannot be changed.
To be met before you can book. Double-check the official rules.
How do you book, step by step?
- Choose a licensed agencyOnly agencies licensed by the Ministry of Culture can buy permits.
- Give your date and your passport detailsYour name and passport number are printed on the permit.
- Pay the deposit before openingThe agency buys the permit as soon as sales open; May to August go first.
- Check the permit you receiveA mistake in the name or number cannot be corrected.
Don't miss the date
Add the upcoming dates to your calendar: your phone reminds you 1 week before the first one, then the day before each.
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Frequently asked questions
Inca Trail 2027: what is the opening date?
Sales open for the trail permit on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Estimated date: the ministry has not announced 2027 yet. For 2026, sales started between 27 October and 17 November 2025, depending on the source. To be confirmed.
Can you hike the Inca Trail without an agency?
No. The permit can only be bought through a licensed agency, which also provides the mandatory guide.
How many people per day on the Inca Trail?
500, guides and porters included: so about 200 spots are left for hikers.
When is the Inca Trail closed?
All of February, for trail maintenance. No permits are sold for that month.
Inca Trail: how much does it cost?
Agency required, about $700 to $1,000 for the 4 days. Rough estimate, check the official website.