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title: 2 Day Private Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 528
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 47
duration_minutes: 2880
languages: [pt, en, fr, es]
rank_in_category: 25 of 62 (Inca Trail Treks)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/2-day-private-short-inca-trail-to-machu-picchu/
---

# 2 Day Private Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

**Guidekin's take:** Hike the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu via Sun Gate on a private tour for your party. Hotel pickup, a train to the trailhead and packed lunch are included; the first day's bus down to Aguas Calientes costs extra. 5 from 47 reviews at €528 per person for 2 days.

In our comparison: #25 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Meals: Breakfast

Considered: Easy

Weather: Warm and humid

Maximum altitude: 2,490 m.a.s.l.

Minimum altitude: 2,040 m.a.s.l.

Get pictures of Machu Picchu without crowds

Bus to Aguas Calientes

Night in a hotel with hot shower included

Meals: packed lunch, Dinner

Walking distance: 15 km / 6 miles, 7-8 hours total

Weather: Hot and humid

Trek starting point: 2000 m.a.s.l.

Highest point is Sun Gate: 2720 m.a.s.l.

Machu Picchu elevation: 2400 m.a.s.l.

Considered: Moderate

"The Machu Picchu tickets is subject to availability, clarifying that the only entity authorized to sell these tickets is the Ministry of Culture of Peru.

Tickets will be purchased according to the available circuits and tickets (corresponding to circuits 1 and 2). Other circuits may be offered with an additional charge for the price difference in tickets. In case there is no availability of any type of tickets for Machu Picchu, you will receive a full refund of your tour package."

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 03:00, 04:00, 05:00: 3 departures a day
- Food included: Lunch, Box Lunch 1er Day., Breakfast

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €528 per person
- Duration: 2 days
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 47 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Chullos Travel Peru
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Start times: 03:00, 04:00, 05:00
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

5.0 from 47 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 47 of 47.

- 5 stars: 47 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Transport Ollantaytambo to Cusco.
- Private profesional tour Guide.
- Train to Ollantaytambo to km104.
- Bus to go and down to Aguas Calientes to MachuPicchu second day
- Lunch
- Box Lunch 1er Day.
- Pick up From the Hotel.
- Breakfast
- Private Tour Guide in MachuPicchu.
- Transport to Cusco to Ollantaytambo.

## Not included

- meals not mentioned
- Hotel In Aguas Calientes.
- Tips.
- Bus down to Aguas Calientes first day
- Machu Picchu tickets subjet to availability (Consult internally) Circuit 1 or 2

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 03:00, 04:00, 05:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

## Good to know

- 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
- "The Machu Picchu tickets is subject to availability, clarifying that the only entity authorized to sell these tickets is the Ministry of Culture of Peru. Tickets will be purchased according to the available circuits and tickets (corresponding to circuits 1 and 2). Other circuits may be offered with an additional charge for the price difference in tickets. In case there is no availability of any type of tickets for Machu Picchu, you will receive a full refund of your tour package."

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €1056 | €528 |
| 4 | €2112 | €528 |
| 6 | €2754 | €459 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Inca Trail Treks start at €428 per person.

## Compared with other Inca Trail Treks

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #25 of 62** | €528 | 2 days | 5.0 (47) | private |
| [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 #25 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.

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