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2 Days and 1 Night Tour of Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

5.0 · 55 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Ali Peru Treks - Travel Agency Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2 days
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
04:00 · Hotel pickup included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Walk the Short Inca Trail via Chachabamba, Wiñayhuayna and the Puerta Del Sol (Intipunku) before reaching Machu Picchu.

Hotel pickup and return, selected meals and an oxygen tank are included; trekking poles and the final lunch are excluded. 4.98 from 55 reviews at €492 per person for 2 days.

In our comparison: #40 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: €492 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Pick up from your hotel on the morning of the tour.
  • We serve all diets
  • Oxygen tank,
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Return to your hotel.
  • Buses to and from Machu Picchu on day 2
  • Professional tour guides.
  • Bus down from Machu Picchu on day 1
  • All transportation during the duration of the trek.
  • 1 night in a 3-star hotel in Agua Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo)
  • Train to Km 104 (Expedition Inca rail (voyager)
  • Safety briefing the day before the excursion at 18:00 in our office.
  • Last day lunch
  • Tips for your staff(optional)
  • trekking poles (you can rent them with us)
  • Huayna Picchu Mountain Ticket
  • breakfast on day 1

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
55 ratings
Tripadvisor 50 · Viator 5

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 55 of 55

Star breakdown of all 55 ratings

5 stars
54 · 98%
4 stars
1 · 2%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise knowledgeable, patient guides and well arranged travel; the hike can be harder than expected.

Praised

  • Guides explain Inca history and the archaeological sites in detail
  • Patient pacing, rest breaks and practical help on difficult climbs
  • Transport, tickets and accommodation coordinated smoothly
  • Well received meals, with dietary needs accommodated
  • Guides find photo spots and willingly take pictures

Complaints

  • Some find the hike more physically demanding than expected
  • Rain and cloud sometimes obscure views along the route

Written by Guidekin from the 43 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (22 March 2024 to 5 November 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
We also pick up at Airbnb's and any other place within the city of Cusco and the Sacred Valley., Our guide will be identified with a t-shirt or jacket with our company logo so you can easily recognize us.
Departure
04:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Ali Peru Treks - Travel Agency; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Explore the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu on a 2-day trek visiting Chachabamba, Wiñayhuayna, the Puerta Del Sol (Intipunku) and Machu Picchu. Enjoy the sunset at Machu Picchu on the first day. So, if this is the time you have to get to know Machu Picchu, this alternative to the short Inca Trail with hotel 2D / 1N is ideal. Arrive early on the second day to witness the incredible sunrise and of course you will have our trained staff to make your short journey an incredible trip so that you leave satisfied.

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

  • Food included Lunch, Dinner, 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 · #40 of 62€4922 days4.98 (55)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 #40 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 €492 per adult