PROMOTIONAL RATES:
Tourism authorities and the Health Ministry have announced the REOPENING of the 4 Day Inca Trail trek route from July 15 th 2021, with a reduced capacity to 250 people per day -counting visitors, guides, porters and cooks, (50% of regular accepted capacity) therefore limits spots -we invite you to plan a trip to Peru and make this wonderful trek to Machu Picchu. The Trail has been reopened with limited hikers daily, with calm and quiet campsites. Daily Departures for private trips with 2 people minimum (US$ 980 per person), and our small group departures for our open groups (US$ 690 per person and US$ 650 for students, with a personal 8 Kg personal porter is US$ 770 pp ). Make your booking on our website, 6-2 months before is required. We highly recommend you to book soon due to the reduced spots offered by the park. This is our popular trip mostly requested by our hikers:
COVID-19 Updated news -May 22nd.
The Machu Picchu`s citadel is reopened from March 1st, 2021,
therefore 2 Day Short Inca Trail, a 4 Day Lares Trek with Short Inca Trail, and Tours to Machu Picchu by train are Available. Small group max with 8 participants. Daily Departures. Book on our website to confirm it.
Bookings and reschedule your trip.
We are taking your online bookings for tours for 2022, 2023. Treks to Machu Picchu. Permits and entrances for all our treks and tours by train are AVAILABLE. To reschedule or postpone your trek or tour date, just send us an email to: reservas@sastravelperu.com
Because of the Classic Trail's popularity, the Peruvian Government have initiated a number of schemes to reduce the negative impact upon the trail and the ancient city.
The most notable of these came in 2001 when the government installed a quota scheme whereby only a set number of people would be allowed to trek the route each day. This scheme is still in effect today and means that anyone wishing to trek the classic route will need to obtain a permit prior to their departure.
The scheme allocates 500 permits a day, which includes (200) tourists, porters and guides (300).
Because the permits are sold on a first come first serve basis, you need to book your tour well in advance because permits are like gold dust!
A second Government scheme was to insist that every trekker on the Classic hike must be accompanied by a registered guide. Therefore, only authorised tour companies can obtain permits and you’ll need to go through an operator to purchase one. We often get asked if you can purchase last minute cancellation permits. Sadly, the answer is no as all permits are paired with a individual’s passport number and the Government have strict control policies at Trail check points.
If you plan on trekking the famous Inca Trail route,we would suggest booking your tour at least 10-8 months in advance, particularly if you plan on trekking in the high season (May to September)! Then we can guarantee you’ll get a permit, however, the earlier you book, the better chance you have. When booking online, be sure to write down all your details accurately as any error in personal details cannot be changed and you won’t be allowed onto the trail.
