JANUARY 2025: Available Spaces for the Classic Inca Trail

5Overview. The Inca Trail is one of the most famous treks in the World, 26 miles (43 km) combining stunning mountain scenery, subtropical jungle, cloud forest, and of course the variety of Inca paving stones, ruins and tunnels. The final destination of the trail is Machu Picchu, the ‘’Lost City of Incas’’.

Availability and More. We believe it can be a challenge to prepare yourself properly and get all necessary information for the Inca Trail. Along with the number of available spaces left for the Inca Trail in January 2025, we will try to provide the information which will help you get ready for the trek in this month.

January 2025 Inca Trail Availability

Classic Inca Trail/Alternative Tours. The Inca Trail availability for every month quickly diminishes, but it is strongly recommended that you book in advance to avoid disappointment. You can check availability in January or any other month and proceed with the booking. If there is no availability on the days you are requesting, please consider other possible dates. Also look for other adventure treks to Machu Picchu, like the Salkantay 5 Days and the Lares 4 Days. Finally, we have amazing classic packages to the Inca citadel. Check our article about Machu Picchu tours.

Get ready for weather in January

Overview. Weather along the Inca Trail splits into two main yearly seasons. The dry, Autum and Winter season goes from April to October, and wet – Spring and Summer season runs from November until March.

January 2025. It is likely one of the rainiest months during the season, but temperatures are higher, particularly closer to Machu Picchu. However, always bring a mix of light and warm clothes, and also a rain jacket or rain poncho.

Live Local Culture with Celebrations in January

This month is rich with celebrations, even though it’s a rainy one, you will find it magical!

New Year’s Day. Cusco is the best city to celebrate New Year in all South America! Actually, it is among top 10 places in the world to spend New Year’s day. Every year many people come here just to celebrate and to experience a mystic town. Check our guide on having wonderful 2025 holidays in Cusco.
Ollantaytambo Celebration. Held in January 6, feast that remembers the “Reyes Magos” (Three Wise Men), with a religious procession and amazing typical dances.
San Sebastian Celebration. It’s the “Fiesta de San Sebastian” in January 20, a religious feast of one of the town’s patrons, with folkloric dances, street parties and delicious regional foods and beverages.

Experts’ Packing List for the Classic Inca Trail

The right backpack. While the Inca Trail is one of the most popular treks in the world, it can be surprisingly hard to find good information about preparation and packing tips to help you get ready for the trek. For this reason, we carefully compiled a PACKING LIST for your trek to help you have the right, lighter, proper backpack for the Classic Inca Trail in January or in any other month you may travel in 2025.

Enjoy Cusco Town Too!

An unforgettable place. Almost everyone coming for a Classic Inca Trail must also spend some time in this wonderful city: before, after or both. So a really great suggestion is to visit many places with a very rich history. Our Cusco City Tour takes tourists to the most important spots, for example the Koricancha temple (the Inca Vatican) and the mighty Sacsayhuaman fortress. Also, there are many exciting, typical activities you can enjoy in a free day in Cusco City.

Make Your Reservation Now!

And we mean now! Pick your dates in the January 2025 Inca Trail availability calendar and then immediately contact us for a presale, permits sell out fast and in advance!

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