---
title: 2 Days Shared Inca Trail to Machu Pichu
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 610
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.99
reviews: 543
duration_minutes: 2880
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 4 of 62 (Inca Trail Treks)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/2-days-shared-inca-trail-to-machu-pichu/
---

# 2 Days Shared Inca Trail to Machu Pichu

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

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

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €610 per person
- Duration: 2 days
- Rating: 4.99/5 from 543 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: AB Expeditions
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 00:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.99 from 543 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 543 of 543.

- 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 (2026-08-31 to 2026-11-03); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's 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

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Huayna Picchu Mountain

## Schedule

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

## 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 · #4 of 62** | €610 | 2 days | 4.99 (543) | 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 #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.

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