Hotel pickup, return trains, breakfast, lunch and the bus down are included; you need at least moderate fitness. 5 from 89 reviews at €501 per person for 16h.
In our comparison: #11 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €501 per adult.
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.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 89 of 89
Star breakdown of all 89 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides, meals and Sun Gate views; the uphill trail and altitude can be demanding.
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Our Short Inca Trail tour starts with an early departure from your hotel in Cusco (around 4:00 AM) and drive for 1.5 hours to the Ollantaytambo Train station. If you stay in a hotel in the Sacred Valley, like Ollantaytambo, we can start around 5:30 am.
1hOnce we arrive at Ollantaytambo, we will board the Expedition Train onto the Inca Trail. It’s a 1-hour 30-minute train ride along the Urubamba river from Ollantaytambo (in the highlands) to km 104 at Chachabamba (in the cloud forest), where we start our hike to Machu Picchu.
30 minYou will show your original passport at the checkpoint, prepare for the hike, visit the first inca Site of Chachabamba archaeological site, and start the Short Inca Trail hike to Wiñaywayna and Sungate.
1h · Admission includedAfter 4 hours of hiking the Short Inca Trail, we will arrive at the great archaeological site of Wiñaywayna. You will have time to explore and have a guided tour of the amazing Inca Site of Wiñay Wayna, appreciating its beauty and its significance.
1h · Admission includedTake a moment to enjoy your first breathtaking view of Machu Picchu from a unique place.
30 min · Admission includedThen, you will hike down to Machu Picchu for 1 hour, arrive at View Point, and have a guided tour in the afternoon with fewer people through Circuit 1.
2hBy 5:00 PM, start heading down to Aguas Calientes, have some free time, and board the 6.20 pm Expedition train back to Ollantaytambo and a Private van back to Cusco. The Expected arrival time is around 9.30 pm back in Cusco
1hThis is a unique opportunity for those who may not have as much time to hike the full Inca Trail. This trek combines highlights from the original Inca Trail with some of the most beautiful Inca ruins nestled in the dense vegetation of the cloud forest. This is the only tour that allows you to arrive hiking to Machu Picchu to experience the sunset.
Why book with us?
• Travel with an authentic Local Tour Operator
• Hike the last part of the Classic Inca Trail
• Arrive to Machu Picchu through the Sun gate
• Explora Machu Picchu Circuit 1
• Visit Inca Sites at exclusive hours
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #11 of 62 | €501 | 16h | 5.0 (89) | shared |
| Inca Trail 4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu – Return by Vistadome Train | €761 | 4 days | 4.99 (11636) | shared |
| 2-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Vistadome & 4-Star Hotel | €533 | 2 days | 4.99 (4074) | shared |
| Inca Trail 4-Day 3-Night Trek to Machu Picchu with Expert Guides | €909 | 4 days | 4.99 (1069) | shared |
Ranked #11 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