Comments on: Can You Hike The Inca Trail Without A Guide? Official Regulations And Our Helpful Tips

By: Alison Macallister

Alison Macallister — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:43:53 +0000

In reply to Sky. Hi Sky, glad you are finding these useful! I'm not 100% sure but I suspect it would be a bit complicated to arrange. Some companies offer Salkantay-Inca combo treks, your best bet would be to find an operator that offers this and see if you can negotiate a better price to join an existing group at Huayllabamba. Be very sure about when and where you are meeting the group. Hope that's helpful!

By: Sky

Sky — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 01:20:13 +0000

Thank you for all of the great articles Alison! Do you know if it is possible to hike the Salkantay solo and then join the Inca trail in Huayllabamba (booking permits and organizing a guide in advance) or would you need to organize a guided tour for the entire trip?

By: Mark Whitman

Mark Whitman — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 08:36:22 +0000

In reply to Mirjana.

Hi Mirjana, for thew Inca Trail unfortunately it’s not possible to hire a guide on the spot. Permits can only be purchased by registered operators / guides. In addition to arranging your permit, these guides / operators will also organise your trip. You can get a quote from our recommended operators here: https://www.machupicchutrek.net/go/

By: Mirjana

Mirjana — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 07:45:55 +0000

Thank you for this article ! As an experienced solo trekker I will consider the option of a private guide shared with other trekkers for the Incas trail. How to find one considering that permits need to be purchased months in advance? Guide can be hired on the spot?
Thanks in advance