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2 Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (Small groups)

5.0 · 102 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Machu Picchu Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
2 days
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Start & pickup
05:00, 07:00 · Hotel pickup included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Follow the Inca Trail past Wiñay Wayna and enter Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate.

Trail and citadel entry, hotel transfers, return trains, a hotel night in Aguas Calientes, breakfast and lunch are included; moderate fitness is required. 5 from 102 reviews at €606 per person for 2 days.

In our comparison: #9 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: €606 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back
  • 01 Night at a 3 Star hotel in Aguas Calientes
  • Entrance to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu citadel
  • Lunch
  • Round trip transfers from your hotel in Cusco
  • Breakfast
  • Round trip Expedition train tickets
  • Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Any Private Expenses

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
102 ratings
Guidekin & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 102 of 102

Star breakdown of all 102 ratings

5 stars
102 · 100%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge, flexible pace and organisation; the hike is physically demanding.

Praised

  • Guides explain Inca history alongside the plants and wildlife of the trail
  • Patient guides adapt the pace and allow breaks when needed
  • Clear preparation advice and coordinated transport, tickets and accommodation
  • Meals earn praise for flavour and generous portions
  • Guides help hikers capture photos along the trail

Complaints

  • A physically demanding hike that calls for fitness preparation

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (20 May 2023 to 21 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
05:00, 07:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Machu Picchu Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

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

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food included Lunch, Breakfast

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Inca Trail Treks

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #9 of 62€6062 days5.0 (102)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 #9 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 €606 per adult