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title: 2 Days and 1 Night Tour of Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 492
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 55
duration_minutes: 2880
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 40 of 62 (Inca Trail Treks)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/2-days-and-1-night-tour-of-inca-trail-to-machu-picchu/
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# 2 Days and 1 Night Tour of Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 04:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €492 per person
- Duration: 2 days
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 55 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Ali Peru Treks - Travel Agency
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 04:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.98 from 55 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 55 of 55.

- 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 (2024-03-22 to 2026-11-05); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's 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

## Not included

- Last day lunch
- Tips for your staff(optional)
- trekking poles (you can rent them with us)
- Huayna Picchu Mountain Ticket
- breakfast on day 1

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 04:00
- 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.

## Meeting point

We also pick up at Airbnb's and any other place within the city of Cusco and the Sacred Valley.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## 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

## Compared with other Inca Trail Treks

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #40 of 62** | €492 | 2 days | 4.98 (55) | 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 #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.

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