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title: "Inca Trail 2-Day Hiking Tour to Machu Picchu: Short Trek"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 615
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.78
reviews: 87
duration_minutes: 2880
languages: [de, en, it, fr, es]
rank_in_category: 61 of 62 (Inca Trail Treks)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/inca-trail-2-day-hiking-tour-to-machu-picchu-short-trek/
---

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

**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 (table below).

## Overview

The Short Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu is a spectacular hike with beautiful scenery, a wide variety of flora and fauna with fantastic panoramas of the Andes mountains on the way to the lost citadel of the Incas. See our short Inca path reviews on TripAdvisor, ask for Inka tours permits and check the best inca trail tours

→ Let’s take a great adventure before arriving Machu Picchu; with our group service and enjoying at the same time a light hike through many archaeological sites. Arrive to Sun’s Gate (Inti Punku), prepare yourself to be amazed with the best panoramic view of the wonder of the world - Machu Picchu-

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Food included: Lunch, Breakfast
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €615 per person
- Duration: 2 days
- Rating: 4.78/5 from 87 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Happy Gringo Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.78 from 87 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 82 of 87.

- 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 (2022-12-19 to 2026-07-06); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Return transportation by train and bus to Cusco
- Inca Trail and Machu Picchu tickets

## Not included

- 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.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Good to know

- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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 · #61 of 62** | €615 | 2 days | 4.78 (87) | 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 #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.

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