--- title: 2 Day - Short Inca trail to Machu Picchu - Private Service lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 797 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 75 duration_minutes: 2880 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 50 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-private-service/ --- # 2 Day - Short Inca trail to Machu Picchu - Private Service **Guidekin's take:** Train travel through the Inca Valleys leads to the Inca Trail on a private tour for your party. Guiding and selected meals are included; the first breakfast and final day's lunch and dinner cost extra. 4.95 from 75 reviews at €797 per person for 2 days. In our comparison: #50 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.  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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 05:30: one departure a day - Food included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €797 per person - Duration: 2 days - Rating: 4.95/5 from 75 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Valencia Travel Agency S.a.c. - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 05:30 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.95 from 75 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 74 of 75. - 5 stars: 72 (96%) - 4 stars: 2 (3%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides and flexible pacing, but pickup and itinerary details are not always communicated clearly **Praised:** - Guides who explain Inca history, local culture and the natural surroundings - Patient pacing, regular breaks and support on difficult sections - Views of Machu Picchu from the trail and the Sun Gate - Well coordinated tickets, transfers and hotel arrangements - Enjoyable meals and comfortable accommodation **Complaints:** - Some praise communication, while others lack clear pickup and itinerary details before the trek - The uphill walking can be physically demanding Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2022-05-25 to 2026-10-29); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Assistant tour guide (for groups of 9 or more people) - Lunch - First Aid kit - Dinner - Breakfast - Fuel surcharge - Professional bilingual tour guide - Collection from Ollantaytambo train station (on day 2) - Oxygen bottle - Collection from hotel (for groups of less than 9 people) ## Not included - Single room and tent $ 52.00 - Walking sticks - For the Inca trail – first breakfast, lunch and dinner on the last day are not included - Wayna Picchu Entrance - Gratitude - Meals that are not stated - Travel insurance - You are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the duration of your trip. ## 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 - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - 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 ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €1594 | €797 | | 4 | €2704 | €676 | | 6 | €3810 | €635 | 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 · #50 of 62** | €797 | 2 days | 4.95 (75) | 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 #50 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-private-service/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md