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Inca Trail 2-Day Hiking Tour to Machu Picchu: Short Trek

4.8 · 87 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Happy Gringo Tours
Duration
2 days
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
Hotel pickup included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Walk the Short Inca Trail past archaeological sites and Andean scenery before reaching Machu Picchu.

Trail and Machu Picchu entry plus the return train and bus to Cusco are included; you need at least moderate fitness. 4.78 from 87 reviews at €615 per person for 2 days.

In our comparison: #61 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: €615 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Return transportation by train and bus to Cusco
  • Inca Trail and Machu Picchu tickets
  • Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain and Machu Picchu Montaña
  • Breakfast on Day 1, lunch and dinner on Day 2
  • Tips for your Inca Trail Guide
  • Travel Insurance, you are strongly recommended to take out travel insurance for the hike.

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

4.8
87 ratings
Tripadvisor 83 · Viator 4

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 82 of 87

Star breakdown of all 87 ratings

5 stars
80 · 92%
4 stars
2 · 2%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
1 · 1%
1 star
3 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise knowledgeable, patient guides; some report confirmed bookings later falling through.

Praised

  • Detailed explanations of Inca history and Quechua traditions
  • Patient guides who adapt the pace and allow rest stops
  • Guides take photos and help travellers find viewpoints
  • Views of Machu Picchu on arrival at the Sun Gate

Complaints

  • Some report confirmed bookings falling through because no places were available
  • Some find the hike manageable, while others struggle with the climb and altitude

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (19 December 2022 to 6 July 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
Runs daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Happy Gringo Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

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

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK

Good to know

  • Food included Lunch, Breakfast
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available
  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days: No refund

Compared with other Inca Trail Treks

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #61 of 62€6152 days4.78 (87)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 #61 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 €615 per adult