The Inca Trail is one of the most challenging and enjoyable trekking routes around the world. This is the reason why lots of travelers like you are looking for one space to get into the path. Maybe some of them have booked already a space and that is why permits are sold out until August 2018. What to do? Read on and hurry up in your dream of hiking to Machu Picchu.
The Inca Trail has 500 spaces every day
First of all, the Inca Trail is an attraction subject to availability. Permits were sold since October 2017 for the 2018 season and lots of people have been booking their permits ahead. As a piece of information, the Peruvian government has established that the permits number for the Classic Inca Trail is 500. These 500 spaces include not only tourist from everywhere in the world but also tour guides, cooks and porters from the authorized travel agencies.
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This is why spaces run out quickly on the first months of the year. Currently, permits for January, March and May are completely taken. Permits for June, July and August are about to be sold out. So, if you are willing to challenge yourself in the Inca Trail and visit the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, you have got the following options.
Book your Classic Inca Trail tour now
You still have the opportunity of doing this 4-day adventure. Choose a starting date from mid August until December and contact us to solve any inquiry or doubt and then proceed with booking. This way, you will enjoy the best hiking route in South America in 2018!
Choose the Short Inca Trail tour instead
There is an alternative suitable for people with a tight schedule. The Short Inca Trail takes only two days. You will hike the last part of the Classic one, with no camping nights. Instead, you will spend the night in the Aguas Calientes town, in the hotel of your choice.
One of the advantages of this tours is that you will be able to see Machu Picchu twice. Once in the Inti Punku site at the end of day one, and later on day two during the guided tour. It is also a light hike so it is perfect for beginners.
Take another challenging hiking route
If you still want to go to Peru in the first months of 2018, you can still have a hiking adventure. There are three main options you can take and still enjoy Peruvian nature and satisy your inner adventurer.
First, there is the Salkantay Trek. This 5-day tour will take you by the sacred Salkantay Snow Mountain to Machu Picchu. This routhe is quite challenging, however people of all ages have done it successfully. You will admire several Andean landscapes as you reach one of the highest paths in Peru.
You can take the Salkantay Trek with TOURinPERU
Another alternative is the Lares Trek. This tour is known because you will find small villages with Andean people living a traditional lifestyle. Natural landscapes are available all the way. This is a perfect choice for nature lovers.
Lasly, the Inca Jungle Trek combines biking and hiking in a 4-day tour. Feel the breeze of the high mountain region as you go on two wheels. Discover the ancient paths that Inca people used to get to Machu Picchu. Recommended for bikers and adventure seekers.
These three options are available all the year, with daily departutes with TOURinPERU.
As you can see, there are plenty of options to go Peru and the Inca Trail in your 2018 vacations. Hurry up to book a Inca Trail permit or choose one of the alternative treks. In case of further questions or doubts, contact our travel expert team, they are glad to assist you. TOURinPERU wants you to enjoy your 2018 vacations the most, let the rest to us.
