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2 Day Hiking Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

5.0 · 66 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Quechuas Expeditions
Duration
2 days
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
05:00 · Hotel pickup included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Reach Machu Picchu through the sungate on the Short Inca Trail, with an overnight hotel stay in Aguas Calientes.

Trail permits, site entry, trains and hotel pickup are included; moderate fitness is required. 4.98 from 66 reviews at €694 per person for 2 days.

In our comparison: #38 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €694 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Train Expedition from Ollantaytambo - km 104 & Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo & Bus back to cusco
  • 01 night in Hotel in aguas calientes
  • Meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunch, 1 dinner Vegetarian option with no extra cost.
  • Pick up from Hotel and Transfer from Cusco to Ollantaytambo train station
  • Inca Trail and Machupicchu Permits and Tickets
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Breakfast day 1 and lunch day 2

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.

Reviews

5.0
66 ratings
Guidekin & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 66 of 66

Star breakdown of all 66 ratings

5 stars
65 · 98%
4 stars
1 · 2%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, flexible pace and trail views; advance itinerary details can be incomplete.

Praised

  • Detailed explanations of Inca history at sites along the trail
  • Patient guides who adapt the walking pace and encourage slower hikers
  • Views along the trail and the approach to Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate
  • Well organised tickets, transfers and connections

Complaints

  • Some found advance details lacking, while others praised clear communication
  • Physically challenging sections of the trail

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (7 January 2024 to 24 October 2025). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
05:00 daily; scheduled through January 2028 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Quechuas Expeditions; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 2 walking poles

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available
  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days: No refund

Compared with other Inca Trail Treks

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #38 of 62€6942 days4.98 (66)shared
Inca Trail 4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu – Return by Vistadome Train€7614 days4.99 (11636)shared
2-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Vistadome & 4-Star Hotel€5332 days4.99 (4074)shared
Inca Trail 4-Day 3-Night Trek to Machu Picchu with Expert Guides€9094 days4.99 (1069)shared

Ranked #38 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €428 to €5668, median €790; typical length 4 days. 16 of 62 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 62 Inca Trail Treks

From €694 per adult