Legal Notice
Last updated: August 26, 2026
Welcome to Hike Inca Trail Tours, accessible at https://hikeincatrailtours.com/.
This Legal Notice sets out the general conditions governing access to and use of this website. By accessing, browsing or using Hike Inca Trail Tours, you agree to comply with the conditions described below.
Please read this Legal Notice carefully before using the website.
1. Website Owner
The website Hike Inca Trail Tours is operated by:
Website: https://hikeincatrailtours.com/
Brand: Hike Inca Trail Tours
Legal name / Owner: A.L:Q.C
RUC: 7235746F
Registered address: Perú
Country: Peru
Email: info@hikeincatrailtours.com
The purpose of this website is to provide travel information, guides, recommendations and resources related to the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Cusco, trekking in Peru and associated travel experiences.
The website may also present, recommend, promote or facilitate access to tours, travel services, accommodation, transportation, equipment or services offered by Hike Inca Trail Tours or independent third-party providers.
2. Acceptance of These Terms
Anyone who accesses this website becomes a user and agrees to use it responsibly and in accordance with:
- this Legal Notice;
- our Privacy Policy;
- our Cookie Policy;
- applicable laws and regulations;
- generally accepted principles of good faith.
If you do not agree with these conditions, you should discontinue use of the website.
3. Permitted Use of the Website
You may use Hike Inca Trail Tours for lawful, personal and informational purposes.
Users must not use this website to:
- engage in unlawful or fraudulent activities;
- interfere with the operation or security of the website;
- attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website, server or related systems;
- introduce viruses, malicious software or harmful code;
- impersonate another person or organization;
- collect information about other users without authorization;
- reproduce substantial portions of the website without permission;
- use our content for misleading, fraudulent or unlawful purposes.
Hike Inca Trail Tours reserves the right to restrict or block access when misuse, fraud, security threats or activities contrary to these conditions are detected.
4. Travel Information and Content
We make reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate information about the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Cusco and travel in Peru.
However, travel information can change frequently.
This includes, among other things:
- Inca Trail regulations;
- permit availability;
- Machu Picchu entrance rules;
- visitor circuits;
- opening and closing dates;
- train schedules;
- transportation services;
- entrance fees;
- tour prices;
- government regulations;
- weather conditions;
- trail conditions;
- operating hours;
- health or safety recommendations.
For this reason, information published on Hike Inca Trail Tours should not be interpreted as a guarantee that conditions, prices, availability or regulations will remain unchanged.
Whenever a decision depends on current regulations or official requirements, travelers should verify the latest information with the corresponding government authority, attraction, transportation company, tour operator or other relevant provider.
5. Inca Trail Permits and Machu Picchu Tickets
Access to certain trekking routes and archaeological sites in Peru may be subject to permits, entrance tickets, capacity limits and government regulations.
Availability may change independently of Hike Inca Trail Tours.
Information displayed on this website about permits, entrances or availability is provided for guidance unless expressly identified as real-time confirmed availability.
Publication of information about a route or destination does not guarantee that:
- permits will be available;
- entrance tickets will be available;
- a specific Machu Picchu circuit can be obtained;
- a trekking route will be open;
- a tour will operate on a particular date.
Where applicable, final availability is confirmed during the corresponding booking or reservation process.
6. Outdoor Activities and Trekking
Trekking, hiking and adventure travel involve inherent risks.
Conditions in the Andes may be affected by altitude, weather, terrain, physical fitness, road conditions, natural events and other circumstances beyond the control of Hike Inca Trail Tours.
The content published on this website, including packing recommendations, training information, altitude information and trekking advice, is provided for general informational purposes.
It does not replace professional medical, safety or personalized travel advice.
Travelers are responsible for evaluating whether a particular activity is appropriate for their individual circumstances and for following the instructions of authorized guides, local authorities and service providers.
If you have concerns regarding your health or ability to participate in high-altitude or physically demanding activities, you should seek appropriate professional medical advice before travelling.
7. Tours, Reservations and Travel Services
Hike Inca Trail Tours may provide information about tours and travel services or facilitate inquiries and reservations.
Some services displayed on the website may be provided directly by us, while others may be operated by independent travel agencies, tour operators, accommodation providers, transport companies or booking platforms.
When a third party is responsible for providing a service, that provider may have its own:
- booking conditions;
- cancellation policies;
- payment terms;
- privacy policy;
- liability provisions;
- refund conditions.
Users should review the applicable terms before completing a reservation.
Where Hike Inca Trail Tours merely refers a visitor to an independent third party, the corresponding service agreement is between the traveler and that provider unless expressly stated otherwise.
8. Prices and Availability
We make reasonable efforts to keep prices, tour descriptions and availability information accurate.
However, prices and availability may change because of factors such as:
- government entrance fees;
- transportation costs;
- permit availability;
- seasonal changes;
- supplier pricing;
- currency fluctuations;
- operational changes.
Unless otherwise expressly stated, information displayed on the website should not be considered a binding quotation.
The final price and conditions applicable to a booking will be those communicated and accepted during the reservation process.
9. Affiliate Links and Commercial Relationships
Some pages on Hike Inca Trail Tours may contain affiliate or referral links.
This means that if you click a link and subsequently purchase a product, reserve accommodation, book an activity or acquire another service from a third party, Hike Inca Trail Tours may receive a commission or referral fee.
This normally does not increase the price paid by the user.
Commercial relationships do not remove our commitment to providing useful information to travelers.
Third-party purchases and reservations are subject to the terms, policies and conditions established by the respective provider.
10. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, the content of Hike Inca Trail Tours, including its:
- written content;
- travel guides;
- photographs;
- graphics;
- illustrations;
- logos;
- website design;
- icons;
- videos;
- downloadable materials;
- page structure;
- databases;
- original maps and visual resources;
is owned by Hike Inca Trail Tours or is used under appropriate authorization, licence or legal basis.
The content is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Users may access and view the content for personal and non-commercial purposes.
Without prior authorization, users may not substantially reproduce, republish, distribute, sell, modify or commercially exploit original content belonging to Hike Inca Trail Tours.
Brief quotations or references may be permitted where legally allowed and where appropriate attribution and a link to the original source are provided.
11. Trademarks and Third-Party Content
Names, trademarks, photographs, logos or other materials belonging to third parties remain the property of their respective owners.
References to companies, destinations, government organizations, tour operators, transportation providers or products do not imply ownership, sponsorship or endorsement unless expressly stated.
If you believe that material published on this website infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us so that the matter can be reviewed.
12. External Links
Hike Inca Trail Tours may contain links to external websites.
These links may include:
- government tourism websites;
- travel companies;
- train operators;
- hotels;
- booking platforms;
- tour operators;
- equipment retailers;
- travel publications;
- other useful resources.
External websites are operated independently.
Hike Inca Trail Tours does not control their content, availability, security, pricing or privacy practices.
The presence of an external link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of everything published on that website.
Users should review the applicable terms and privacy policies before providing information or completing transactions with third parties.
13. Limitation of Liability
Hike Inca Trail Tours takes reasonable measures to maintain the website and provide reliable information.
However, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we cannot guarantee:
- uninterrupted access to the website;
- that the website will always be free from technical errors;
- that all information will remain permanently up to date;
- continuous availability of third-party services;
- availability of permits, tickets, tours or transportation;
- specific weather or trail conditions;
- particular travel outcomes.
Hike Inca Trail Tours will not be responsible for losses arising solely from decisions made on the basis of outdated information when circumstances, government regulations, third-party conditions or travel requirements have subsequently changed.
Nothing in this Legal Notice excludes or limits any rights or liabilities that cannot legally be excluded under applicable consumer protection or other mandatory laws.
14. Website Availability
We may temporarily suspend, modify or restrict access to all or part of the website for reasons including:
- maintenance;
- security;
- technical updates;
- server problems;
- redesign;
- legal requirements;
- circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
We do not guarantee that the website or every section of it will remain permanently available.
15. User-Submitted Information
When users send information through forms, email or other communication channels, they are responsible for ensuring that the information they provide is reasonably accurate and does not violate the rights of third parties.
Users should not intentionally submit unlawful, fraudulent, defamatory or malicious content.
Personal information submitted through the website will be handled according to our Privacy Policy.
16. Privacy and Personal Data
Personal information collected through Hike Inca Trail Tours is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection requirements.
Where applicable, this includes the provisions of Peru's Law No. 29733 – Personal Data Protection Law and its current regulations.
Our Privacy Policy provides further information about:
- what personal information we collect;
- why we collect it;
- how it is used;
- service providers;
- international data transfers;
- data retention;
- user privacy rights;
- how to contact us about personal information.
Users should review our Privacy Policy before submitting personal information through the website.
Hike Inca Trail Tours may use first-party and third-party cookies or similar technologies.
These technologies may be used for purposes including:
- essential website functionality;
- security;
- analytics;
- preferences;
- performance measurement;
- advertising or affiliate attribution, where applicable.
Additional information about these technologies and available user choices is provided in our Cookie Policy.
18. Consumer Rights
Where Hike Inca Trail Tours directly provides products or services to consumers, the relationship will also be subject to applicable consumer protection legislation.
Nothing contained in this Legal Notice is intended to restrict rights that consumers are entitled to exercise under mandatory applicable law.
Where legally required, appropriate mechanisms for inquiries, complaints or claims will be made available to users.
19. Changes to This Legal Notice
Hike Inca Trail Tours may update this Legal Notice when necessary to reflect changes in:
- the website;
- the services provided;
- business relationships;
- technology;
- applicable regulations;
- legal requirements.
The date shown at the beginning of this page indicates the most recent update.
Users are encouraged to review this Legal Notice periodically.
20. Governing Law
Unless mandatory consumer protection or international private law rules provide otherwise, this website and this Legal Notice are governed by the applicable laws of Peru.
Any dispute will be handled in accordance with the jurisdiction and legal procedures established by applicable law.
Nothing in this section removes any mandatory jurisdiction or consumer protection right that a user may have under applicable legislation.
21. Contact
If you have questions about this Legal Notice, believe that content on this website infringes your rights or need to contact the website owner, please use the following details:
Hike Inca Trail Tours
Website: https://hikeincatrailtours.com/
Legal name / Owner: A.L.Q.C
Email: info@hikeincatrailtours.com
Address: Perú