Inca Trail Maintenance on February
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of the top 5 treks in the world. This is why travelers are eager to go on this hike any time of the year. However, there is a February 2020 closing of the Inca Trail as part of its regulations for maintenance and conservation works.
Therefore, if you are planning to do the Classic Inca Trail in 4 days or the Short Inca Trail in 2 days in 2020, it is NOT possible during all February. So if your choice is getting to Machu Picchu only through one of our Inca Trail hikes, follow this link to find available permits for the Inca Trail in other months of the 2020 season.
Why does the Inca Trail close in February?
Every year during that month, offices in charge of the administration have to conduct works of maintenance to ensure hikers safety, as well as the preservation of the trail itself. So cleaning of the beautiful paths and places along, repairing of damaged floors and terraces, tidy up camping areas, cutting vegetation, and other kinds of activities needed to get everything ready for the Inca Trail to reopen in March.
Also because of rainy season. This month is actually when we have the heaviest rains in this region. So, in order to guard the integrity of travelers as well as guides, cooks, porters, and the rest of the staff who make possible your Inca Trail adventure, it is closed during this month.
Alternatives to the Inca Trail in February
If you want to get to Machu Picchu walking in February, you can choose other incredible routes.
- The Inca Jungle: Offers one of the most adventurous ways to get to Machu Picchu. It combines downhill biking, rafting, zip-line and hiking.
- Salkantay trek: This alternative hike lasts 5 days. It crosses the imposing Salkantay mountain at 4,650 meters above sea level until reaching Machu Picchu passing through Aguas Calientes.
- Lares Trek: This trek has many variations. The starting point is the town of Lares in Cusco. After 4 days of hiking, you will arrive at Machu Picchu.
- Cachiccata Trek: There you can appreciate Incan terraces, short authentic Inca trail, Temple of the Water God above a secret holding lovely waterfall, Incan mummies and Andean highlands.
So explore with Inti Sun Trek, one of the best alternative trek to Machu Picchu. You can reserve these tours here.
