Schedule for Inca Trail Reserve Openings – 2025 Season

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Inca Trail Opening Season 2025

Inca Trail reserves, Open Season 2025

The Inca Trail reserve for the open season 2025 will allow early planning and access to one of the most iconic trekking routes to Machu Picchu.

The Ministry of Culture – Decentralized Directorate of Culture of Cusco (DDC-Cusco) hereby informs tourism operators, travel agencies, and the general public about the schedule for reserve openings of the Inca Trail Network to Machu Picchu for the 2025 season.

RESERVATION SCHEDULE

Inca Trail Reserve openings - season 2025

IMPORTANT NOTICES

  1. All reservations must be made through the official platform: www.inkatrail.com.pe
  2. Tourism operators must have updated documentation and current operating licenses to process reservations.
  3. The Inca Trail Network will maintain its annual closure during February 2025 for maintenance and conservation work.
  4. Special considerations for the rainy season (November-March):
    • Increased monitoring of weather conditions
    • Possibility of temporary closures with 24-hour notice
    • Enhanced safety protocols

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Permits include access to the Classic Inca Trail (4 days/3 nights)
  • Short Inca Trail permits (2 days/1 night) must be reserved separately
  • Guide certification requirements remain unchanged
  • All groups must maintain the established maximum size of 16 persons (including support staff)

For additional inquiries, please contact:

Cusco, October 26, 2024

Dirección Desconcentrada de Cultura de Cusco
Ministerio de Cultura del Cusco
Reglamento de Uso Turístico Sostenible de la Red de Camino Inka del Santuario Histórico de Machu Picchu