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Originally Posted by lolabella
Wow! It's great to see that this is on so many of your lists.  Shall we organize a Machu Picchu Peep Meet? 
Seriously though, I'd be honored to travel there with any of you!
Riss...permits? Maybe this is the first place I need to start. |
Here is more info on trek permits...it would be the best place to start, as the dates might impact your booking your flight, etc.
It sounds like the only allow 200 people to start off a day, plus 300 trekking staff, and they say to book 4-5 months ahead.
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Inca Trail Availability 2008
Since the number of trek permits is limited to 500 per day (about 200 tourists and 300 trekking staff) it is important to book well in advance. The trek permits are issued on a first-come-first-served basis up until all the permits have been sold out. In the low season (December & January) there are some days when there are still permits available 4 or 5 days in advance, but in the high season (May to September) it is recommended that you book at least 3 months in advance to guarantee a place. We would actually recommend making a reservation 4 or 5 months ahead.
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Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - Trekking information, photos, maps and regulations