--- title: 2 Day - Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - Group Service lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 501 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 45 duration_minutes: 2880 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 44 of 62 (Inca Trail Treks) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/2-day-short-inca-trail-to-machu-picchu-group-service/ --- # 2 Day - Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - Group Service **Guidekin's take:** The Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu includes an overnight hotel stay in Aguas Calientes. First day lunch and dinner and return transport from Ollantaytambo are included; bookings require at least four people aged ten or older. 4.96 from 45 reviews at €501 per person for 2 days. In our comparison: #44 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview You have heard about the Inca Trail, which is one the most famous routes to get to royal grounds of Machu Picchu.  The Inca Trail crosses selected points of the beautiful Inca sacred valley that is unique for its amazing landscapes.  We have a comfortable 2 day Machu Picchu trek to travel as a group and still it will give you a rewarding perspective on how to get to such amazing ancient city full of legends. The 2 day trek, does not contemplate camping or hiking, instead you will travel by a Expedition train and enjoy the superb scenario of the Inca Valleys until you get to a point to disembark and from a designated location you will walk the trail and get to the 'Sun gate'.  The views from this panoramic landscape will encourage you to finish, one in a lifetime experience, the Machu Picchu trek. The 2 day Machu Picchu trek is one of the Machu Picchu deals to get on board. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 05:30: one departure a day - Food included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast - Age rule: Minimum age is 10 years - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €501 per person - Duration: 2 days - Rating: 4.96/5 from 45 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Valencia Travel Agency S.a.c. - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 05:30 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.96 from 45 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 45 of 45. - 5 stars: 43 (96%) - 4 stars: 2 (4%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise patient guides and detailed Inca history, but the hike can be strenuous, particularly in the heat. **Praised:** - Guides who explain Inca history and answer questions in detail - Patient pacing with rest stops and help on difficult sections - Well coordinated transfers and clear itinerary information - Trail scenery and views of Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate **Complaints:** - The hike can be strenuous, with heat adding to the effort Written by Guidekin from the 44 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2016-04-25 to 2026-11-07); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Transport from hotel (for groups of less than 9 people) - 1 night at 3 star hotel in Aguas Calientes hotel - Assistant Guide (for groups of 9 or more people) - Lunch - First Aid kit - Transport from Ollantaytambo train station (on Day 2) - Dinner - Breakfast - Professional bilingual guide - Oxygen bottle ## Not included - Walking sticks - Personal porter - For the Inca trail – first breakfast, lunch and dinner on the last day - Entrance to Wayna Picchu - Gratuities - Travel insurance - You are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip. - Wayna Picchu entrance fee ($65 USD) - Optional additional night at Andina Luxury hotel ($100 USD) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 05:30 - 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 - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Minimum age is 10 years - A minimum of 4 people per booking is required - Important: If you wish to climb Huayna Picchu, tickets need to be booked well in advance. There are two time sessions: 7am - 8am or 10am -11am. If you get the permits for the 7am start, you may probably have to miss the Machu Picchu guided tour ## Compared with other Inca Trail Treks | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #44 of 62** | €501 | 2 days | 4.96 (45) | 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 #44 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-short-inca-trail-to-machu-picchu-group-service/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md