--- title: 2 Day Hiking Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 694 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 66 duration_minutes: 2880 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 38 of 62 (Inca Trail Treks) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/2-day-hiking-short-inca-trail-to-machu-picchu/ --- # 2 Day Hiking Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu **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 (table below). ## Overview 2 Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu passing some incan sites and get Machu Picchu by the sungate • Hike Inca Trail to Machu Picchu • Get Machu Picchu by the sungate • Explore Incan Sites • Explore the Machupicchu Sacred city Departure Point: Cusco - We pick you up from your hotel. Departure Time: Between 4:00am - 04:30am Briefing Point: Our guide will visit your hotel 2 or 1 day before the trek between 6:00 to 6:30pm Return Point: Cusco - Our driver will drop-off in your hotel or Airbnb apartment Physical Rating: 3 - Demanding -  Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 05:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €694 per person - Duration: 2 days - Rating: 4.98/5 from 66 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Quechuas Expeditions - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 05:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.98 from 66 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 66 of 66. - 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 (2024-01-07 to 2025-10-24); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's 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 ## Not included - Breakfast day 1 and lunch day 2 ## Itinerary 1. **Inca Trail** (8h) - Day 1: Cusco - Ollantaytambo - km 104(Trailhead) - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes Transfer from the hotel to the train station. Train to KM 104. At this point we start trek for 3 hours approximately to the well preserved remains of the ruins of Wiñay Wayna (2900 mts.... 2. **Inca Trail** (4h) - Day 2: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco After breakfast we have an early start and we will walk for 1 hour and half to get one of the greatest archaeological discovery of modern times is revealed. machupicchu so get where the most beatiful spot is , the postcard site to... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 05:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - 1 poly/fleece (wind stopper) jacket - 1 poly/fleece light weight sweater - 1 lightweight long sleeved shirt (optional) - 2-3 T-shirts - 1 rain poncho (preferable) or rain jacket - 1 pair wind/rain pants (Gore-tex or similar) - 1 pair lightweight cotton pants (loose jeans/khakis) - 1 lightweight fleece pants - Foot & hand wear - 2 pairs wool or synthetic socks - 1 pair of (used) trekking boots - 1 pair of wool or fleece gloves - 1 wool or fleece hat - 1 sunhat - 1 pair sun glasses that provide good UV protection - Miscellaneous - 1 sleeping bag (rated to -11 C / 12 F) - 1 good (day) backpack - 2 walking poles - 1 headlamp (preferable) or torch - 1 water bottle - Water sterilizing tablets (Micropur) - Sun block - Insect repellent - Towel and soap - Toilet paper - Camera and extra memory cards - Spare battery for your camera ## Compared with other Inca Trail Treks | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #38 of 62** | €694 | 2 days | 4.98 (66) | shared | | [Inca Trail 4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu – Return by Vistadome Train](/peru/cusco/tours/inca-trail-4-day-trek-to-machu-picchu-return-by-vistadome-train/?format=md) | €761 | 4 days | 4.99 (11636) | shared | | [2-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Vistadome & 4-Star Hotel](/peru/cusco/tours/2-day-short-inca-trail-to-machu-picchu-vistadome-4-star-hotel/?format=md) | €533 | 2 days | 4.99 (4074) | shared | | [Inca Trail 4-Day 3-Night Trek to Machu Picchu with Expert Guides](/peru/cusco/tours/inca-trail-4-day-3-night-trek-to-machu-picchu-with-expert-guides/?format=md) | €909 | 4 days | 4.99 (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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/inca-trail-tours/?format=md ## More in Cusco - All Cusco tours: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/2-day-hiking-short-inca-trail-to-machu-picchu/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md