Inca Trail Availability & Permits 2027
Planning to hike the Inca Trail in 2027? Check your preferred date for the Classic 4-Day or Short 2-Day route below. For either trek, select the day you will start hiking—not the day you arrive in Cusco.
Check Inca Trail permit availability
Select the Classic or Short Inca Trail, then choose your preferred month. The date you select is the day you enter the trail. Check the Short route separately even if the Classic route is sold out.
This information is provided courtesy of the INC (National Institute of Culture).
The calendar shows available permits, but selecting a date does not reserve a place. Before you pay, we’ll check the permits and the train, guide and accommodation arrangements for your tour. We’ll send written confirmation once your permit has been issued.
Classic vs Short Inca Trail permits
The Classic and Short Inca Trail have separate permit availability. If your date is sold out for the 4-day trek, check the 2-day route before changing your travel plans.
| Booking detail | Classic 4-Day Inca Trail | Short 2-Day Inca Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | Multi-day hiking and camping | Hike the final section of the Classic Inca Trail, followed by a Machu Picchu visit on day two |
| Calendar selection | Classic Inca Trail | Short Inca Trail |
| Date to check | Your first day on the trail | Your hiking day, normally day one of the tour |
| If permits are sold out | Try nearby dates or check the Short route | Try nearby dates or another itinerary |
| Machu Picchu access | Confirm the route, circuit and visit included in your booking | Confirm the hiking-day access and the following day's guided visit |
| View the itinerary | Classic 4-Day Inca Trail tour | Short 2-Day Inca Trail tour |
Short Inca Trail permits: what you need to book
The 2-day Short Inca Trail follows the final section of the Classic Inca Trail. The usual route starts at KM 104, passes through Chachabamba and joins the Classic route at Wiñay Wayna before continuing to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku) and Machu Picchu. You hike on the first day and return for a guided Machu Picchu visit on the second day.
The Short Inca Trail requires an official permit for your hiking date. A regular Machu Picchu entrance ticket does not provide access to the Inca Trail. To check 2-day Inca Trail availability, select the Short route in the calendar and use the date you plan to start hiking.
Short Inca Trail route map
Check the hiking date and the Machu Picchu visit
A typical 2-day Short Inca Trail tour combines the hike on day one with a guided Machu Picchu visit on day two. Before paying, confirm the access, circuit and entry time included for each day. Availability for the hike does not establish that every optional Machu Picchu circuit or mountain ticket is available.
Book with the correct traveler details
Provide your full name, nationality, date of birth and passport details exactly as requested by the booking team. If you are renewing your passport, tell the team before the permit is processed and ask which documents you must bring.
For the route, difficulty and preparation, read our Short Inca Trail guide. For the itinerary and tour inclusions, see the 2-Day Inca Trail tour.
Check Short Inca Trail availabilityHow to book Inca Trail permits with Wari Expeditions
1. Choose your route and date
Check the calendar and choose the first hiking day. Have nearby dates ready if your first choice is unavailable. Tell us how many travelers will join.
2. Confirm the itinerary and traveler details
Review the tour inclusions, Machu Picchu access and booking conditions. Complete the booking form with the requested traveler details.
3. Receive permit confirmation
Follow the payment instructions for your tour. Wait for written confirmation that your permit has been issued. If booking before the official release, ask how your request and payment will be handled if your date cannot be secured.
When should you book?
Book as early as practical if your travel dates are fixed, especially for popular dry-season departures. There is no booking window that guarantees availability for every date. Check the actual inventory and permit release status before committing to non-refundable travel arrangements.
What to do if Inca Trail permits are sold out
- Check departure dates before or after your first choice.
- If the Classic route is unavailable, check Short Inca Trail permits separately.
- If both routes are unavailable, ask about another trek or a train-based Machu Picchu visit.
- Confirm Machu Picchu entrance availability and the rest of the itinerary before booking an alternative.
If the official inventory is sold out for the same route and date, changing agencies does not create additional permits. A private tour still needs permits. Our team can help you find another date or itinerary.
Inca Trail availability and permits: frequently asked questions
Plan your Inca Trail trip with Wari Expeditions
Send us your preferred hiking date, the number of travelers and whether you’re considering the Classic or Short Inca Trail. Our Cusco team will check availability and explain the itinerary, price and booking steps. If your date is unavailable, let us know how flexible your travel plans are.
Official information and page updates
Consult the official Machu Picchu website and Ministry of Culture announcements for permit releases and operating notices. The MINCETUR description of the KM 104 route provides background information about the Short Inca Trail; it is not a live availability feed.
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