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2 Days Shared Inca Trail to Machu Pichu

5.0 · 543 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by AB Expeditions Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2 days
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
00:00 · Hotel pickup included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Follow the Inca Trail past Chachabamba and Winawayna to enter Machu Picchu on foot through the Sun Gate.

Trail permits, hotel pickup and return, lunch and dinner are included; moderate fitness is required. 4.99 from 543 reviews at €610 per person for 2 days.

In our comparison: #4 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: €610 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Lunch
  • First Aid kid
  • Picknic Tent with chairs and table
  • Pick Up And Drop Off In your Hotel
  • Dinner
  • Inca Trail Pemits
  • Satellite Phone
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Tranportation From Cusco To Ollanta
  • Food and beverages (Meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner with vegetarian option).
  • Transportation From Ollantaytambo to Cusco
  • Free Storage for your extra belongings
  • Machu Picchu Ticket(Circuit 1 and Circuit 3)
  • 3 Star Hotel(Tara machu Picchu or Similar)
  • Guided Tour In Machu Picchu
  • Briefing Session at 7 pm in our office 1 day before your departure
  • Round Trip Expeditions Train Tickets(Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu)
  • 3 Bus tickets
  • Oxigen Tank
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Huayna Picchu Mountain

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
543 ratings
Tripadvisor 540 · Viator 3

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 543 of 543

Star breakdown of all 543 ratings

5 stars
539 · 99%
4 stars
4 · 1%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, organisation and cooked trail lunches; some still find the hiking strenuous

Praised

  • Clear explanations of Inca history from friendly, knowledgeable guides
  • Clear communication and careful coordination of transport and tickets
  • Freshly cooked trail lunches with generous portions and variety
  • Patient pacing and regular stops to help hikers keep up
  • Views of Machu Picchu on arrival through the Sun Gate

Complaints

  • Some find the hiking manageable while others describe it as strenuous

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (31 August 2026 to 3 November 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
00:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
AB Expeditions; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

This short 2-day Inca Trail is perfect for those who wish to experience the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu but have little time, it allows you to visit the most magnificent ruins such as Chachabamba and Winawayna, and then enter on foot through the Sun Gate as the Incas did and have a guided tour of the famous Machu Picchu.

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 · #4 of 62€6102 days4.99 (543)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 #4 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 €610 per adult