Its important that before making a trek booking you read our booking terms and conditions. During the wet season heavy rains can result in landslides that can block part of the trail or close some of the campsites. Usually these partial trail closures are just for a few days but they can be for several weeks or even months. In the event of such closures Peru Treks will do our best to find an alternative route to get to Machu Picchu. If we cant offer a suitable alternative then we will have to cancel the trek and refund any payments less any costs already spent or committed to operating the trek. (see Inca Trail Terms and Conditions for more details). You will have to reclaim the remaining proportion from your travel insurance. (i) If the trail is blocked between km82 and Wiñay Wayna then an alternative trail along the banks of the Vilcanota River to km104 can often be used. The trail then climbs steeply to Wiñay Wayna to rejoin the Inca Trail onwards to Machu Picchu (no extra costs involved). (ii) If the campsite at Wiñay Wayna is closed then the group may have to camp at Phuyupatamarca (official designated campsite) or continue to Machu Picchu and then onwards to Aguas Calientes to spend the night in Aguas Calientes before visiting Machu Picchu on the final day. There are no extra costs associated with staying at Phutupatamarca campsite but since this campsite is about 4.5 hours trek to Machu Picchu it means arriving around 10am which is approximately 3 hours later than planned. If the group stays in Aguas Calientes then Peru Treks will try to offer basic mixed-dorm style accommodation on the floor of a local restaurant (no extra cost but not always available). Clients wanting to stay in hostals & hotels can do so at their own expense. Budget accommodation can usually be found for US$15-20 per person. Our trek price includes for a one-way bus ticket between Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes (current price US$12pp). Clients will have to pay for the additional 2 bus trips required to visit Machu Picchu on the final day of the trek (walking takes about 1 hour each way and is free but most people choose the bus). (iii) If Wiñay Wayna campsite is open but the trail between Wiñay Wayna and Machu Picchu is closed then the group will have to follow an alternative route via km104 and Aguas Calientes. This alternative route will involve an additional bus ride from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (current price US$12pp) which clients will be responsible for paying (walking takes about 1 hour and is free). Peru Treks will do our best to minimize any disruption caused by factors outside of our control.