Our classic 4-day Inca tour runs from March through to January. Please note that the Inca trail is closed for the month of February.
 

Due to new regulations the Inca Trail is only limited to 500 trekkers a day, including tour guides, porters and cooks. For this reason we highly recommend you book the Inca trail at least 3-4 months in advance, especially during the peak season (May to September).
 

Fortunately for those who have missed out on the Inca trail option, we do have a number of alternative routes to offer that can be booked even days ahead in Cusco. These are the Salkantay, Lares, Ausangate and 2 Day Macchu Picchu treks.
 

If you are booking the Inca trail or already have, please don't forget that if you want a porter to organize it at least 3 months in advance. As mentioned earlier, there are restrictions of 500 persons per day on the Inca trail and this includes porters.
 

Porters are supplied with safety back straps
 

Porters are only allowed to carry up to 25kg
 

Porters have the hardest job of anyone who work on these trails. They unfortunately also have the lowest wage. Luckily to them, in 2003 a new Porters Law was implemented whereby they have a minimum wage of $15US a day. Even then, please note also that porters also pay an entry fee of $13US each time they enter the park. In consideration to this, we ask that when tipping, please don't forget those porters who carry you tents, sleeping mats, kitchen furniture and food.
 

If you are planning on doing strenuous activity in Cusco like hiking, always arrive at least 2-3 days earlier to acclimatize to the altitude of Cusco and its surrounding areas. Its also good to purchase some altitude sickness tablets before you arrive in case you struggle with the altitude. Other ways to prevent altitude sickness is to eat light meals, drink lots of coca tea and water. If you are suffering from headaches or nausea you should rest.