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title: 2-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 619
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.96
reviews: 54
duration_minutes: 2880
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 46 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/
---

# 2-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

**Guidekin's take:** Walk the Inca Trail via Wiñay Wayna before visiting Machu Picchu. A hotel night, guide, trains, return buses, entry and one lunch are included; moderate fitness is needed, and dinner and the final day's lunch are extra. 4.96 from 54 reviews at €619 per person for 2 days.

In our comparison: #46 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

If you’re looking for the best way to hike the Inca Trail, this classic route offers a unique approach which avoids the main crowds, and follows the ideal schedule for timing your visit to Machu Picchu.

The 2 day Inca Trail is a fantastic option for those who don’t have the time or desire to hike the full length of the Inca Trail. With beautiful scenery, a wide variety of flora and fauna on display and a visit to the Inca Trail’s most beautiful site (Wiñay Wayna), you get to enjoy the all the best bits of the Inca Trail condensed in to a one day walk. Covering a distance of just 10km / 6.3 miles the 2 day Inca Trail is not too challenging which makes it perfect for families with children and those on a tight schedule

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €619 per person
- Duration: 2 days
- Rating: 4.96/5 from 54 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Andean Path Travel
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.96 from 54 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 53 of 54.

- 5 stars: 53 (98%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 1 (2%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise thorough planning and patient, knowledgeable guides; the hike can still be physically demanding.

**Praised:**
- Clear communication and detailed briefings before departure
- Well coordinated transport, tickets, meals and accommodation
- Knowledgeable explanations of Inca history and local wildlife
- Patient guides who adapt the pace and encourage struggling hikers
- Help finding photo spots and taking photos along the trail

**Complaints:**
- The hiking can be physically demanding, with some walkers struggling on the climbs

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2021-11-14 to 2026-03-13); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- One night hotel
- Transport
- Train tickets
- One lunch
- Bus ticket round trip
- Guide
- Machu Picchu fee

## Not included

- One dinner
- Last day lunch

## Schedule

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

## Cancellation

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

## Good to know

- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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

## Compared with other Inca Trail Treks

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #46 of 62** | €619 | 2 days | 4.96 (54) | 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 #46 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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