Why Do I Need To Book In Advance And How Far In Advance Should I Book?

Due to regulations brought in in 2002, the Inca Trail (4 or 2 days) is limited to 500 people per day (including Guides, porters and cooks). It is therefore necessary to book in advance to guarantee a place on the date you want to leave. For Inca Trail treks in the high season (May,June, July, August and September) it is advisable to book at least 5 months ahead.

How Can I Book A Place On The Trail?
*If you want to confirm your reservation: Please provide us with the following reservation information in order to process your reservation:

• Full name
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Passport number (it is important that we receive the passport number that you will use whilst on the trek; please advise if you think you will change your passport before you do the Inca trail)
• Nationality

*Confirm whether you are a student (it is necessary to have a valid ISIC card to qualify as a student) and if so scan and email it. (We need to present a copy of your card now and you will also need to take the original on the Inca Trail. If for any reason, you will not have your original card when you are going to enter the Inca Trail, please advise us as soon as you know this - the Inca Trail authorities are extremely strict and will not allow you to enter the Inca Trail if you have booked as a student but do not have your original card at the time of entering).
*Decide whether or not you want an (1) extra porter who would carry your personal belongings (the 2010 price of this service is USA$100, for 2011 the price is $110).  By hiring a porter you will only need to carry a very small day pack. (Please note, you can also share one porter between two people - up to 7 kilos*each (7kl. includes sleeping bags and mats)–costing USA$50/$55 each.) We provide you with a duffle bag in which to put your belongings that your extra porter will carry. If you do not hire a porter, you will carry your personal belongings including sleeping bag and sleeping mattress.
*Please note that sleeping bag, sleeping mattress, clothes, etc are carried by the tourist if no extra porter is hired.