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Inka Trail RegulationsÂ
The Inca Trail is part of the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, a protected area under the administration of the National Institute of Natural Resources (INRENA - Spanish acronym). Every visitor is obliged to follow the rules laid down for the Sanctuary
1. - REGARDING THE PAYMENT OF ENTRANCE FEES
Reservations can only be confirmed (without exception) once the following information has been send and the complete payment has been done:
- Complete names (as in your passport).
- Nationality.
- Date of Birth.
- 100% payment.
- Passport number.
- The only document that validates the payment for The Right of Use of the Inca Road Network of Machu Picchu (RED - Spanish acronym) is the ticket emitted by The Administrative Unit of the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (UGM - Spanish acronym). It is personal and un-transferable and the entrance ticket to the citadel is included in the price.
- Under no circumstances will any payment for the UGM ticket be accepted at the entrance control and registration points of the Inca Trail itself.
- The ticket must be bought a minimum of five days before entering the trail
- Under no circumstances will the UGM ticket fee paid be subject to a refund.
2. - REGARDING RESERVATIONS
- Reservations should be made in the offices of the Departmental Office of the National Institute for Culture located in the city of Cusco. A confirmation of the corresponding reservation code number will be given at that time.
Please note that the reservations are subject to the daily carrying capacity of people established by the UGM (500 people, including guides, porters, auxiliary personnel and approximately 150 tourists), so we suggest making the reservations as early as possible.
- In the case of non-compliance of the confirmation of a reservation, this will be cancelled. No refunds will be made in these cases.
Please observe the following:
- Always carry your ticket
- Those who reach the Citadel from the Inca Trail must show the tourist ticket previously bought in Corihuayrachina or in the city of Cusco proper.
- When arriving and entering Machu Picchu it is necessary to approach the administration offices, register and leave your backpack in custody. ($ 0.50 for safekeeping).
THE ARCHAELOGICAL SITES ARE FULLY PROTECTED
- Both Machu Picchu as well as the Inca Trail have been declared as Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. To conserve and take care of them is the obligation of every visitor, whether Peruvian or foreigner.
- No littering or depredation of the archaeological sites is allowed.
- It is forbidden to camp or stay overnight inside the monuments, complexes, archaeological sites or restricted areas. Camping is only allowed in those areas specifically assigned for this use.
- The tranquillity of the sites must be kept out of respect for the other visitors.
- The use of archaeological sites as toilets is prohibited.
- It is forbidden to alter the position of stones and otherwise damage the buildings.
Transgressors will be subject to a fine or prosecution.
- To dig without a license is considered a felony.
DO NOT POLLUTE THE ENVIRONMENT
- It is forbidden to litter or leave garbage in the trail area.
- Any garbage or litter must be bagged and disposed of at the end of the trail to be retired from the Sanctuary.
- Garbage cans can be found in some places along the trail. The visitors must realize the difficulty of carrying out clean ups in the area
- Radios and loudspeakers must be turned down in order not to disturb other visitors or the environment.
- Plants and wildlife are protected under the Heritage of Humanity agreement. No collecting of plants and/or hunting are allowed. Firearms are not allowed into the area.
- During animal sightings do not make sudden moves, loud noises or in any way disturb the animals.
- It is forbidden to extract, acquire or depredate any plant or animal specie in the area.
- It is forbidden to light campfires. These constitute a grave danger to the environment. In the past, severe forest and brush fires have caused severe damage to both the environment and the archaeological sites.
DO NOT STRAY FROM THE ESTABLISHED TRAIL
- Most of the trail is very safe, but this no reason to be foolhardy. In some parts there are deep cliffs. If you want to observe something closer, first stop before looking since even a slight unbalancing may cause a serious accident.
- It is recommended not to leave the trail, since it is easy to get lost or to fall down a chasm. Follow only the signalled trail and do not stray from it.
- The Inca Trail is duly signalled and one should not stray from the path. A lost person may be very hard or impossible to find.
- We recommend not bringing alcoholic beverages or forbidden drugs on the trail.
In case of emergencies please contact immediately with the guards.
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