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Short Inca Trail 2 Day Hike to Machu Picchu with Permits & Train

5.0 · 51 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Machu Picchu Peru Tours Skip the line
Duration
2 days
Group
Shared, up to 9 travellers
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
05:00 · Hotel pickup included
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Walk the Short Inca Trail through Chachabamba, Wiñay Wayna and Inti Punku, then visit Machu Picchu the next morning.

A hotel night, return train, buses and the first day's lunch and dinner are included; a passport image is required to book. 4.96 from 51 reviews at €724 per person for 2 days.

In our comparison: #45 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: €724 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Tour guide
  • 1 Night's accommodation in Aguas Calientes
  • Return Train (Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo)
  • Lunch
  • Bus Aguas Calientes -Machu Picchu Sanctuary - Aguas Calientes
  • Dinner
  • Transport (Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Cusco)
  • Breakfast
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
  • Train to the Trailhead (Ollantaytambo KM 104)
  • Entrance ticket to Inca Trail
  • Breakfast on the day 1
  • Entrance to Aguas Calientes Hot Springs (10 Soles)
  • Entrance to Huyana Picchu
  • Lunch and dinner on day 2
  • Tips for the driver and guide (optional)
  • Trekking poles

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
51 ratings
Guidekin & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 50 of 51

Star breakdown of all 51 ratings

5 stars
50 · 98%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
1 · 2%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
05:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Machu Picchu Peru 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

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food included Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • 6+ days: Full refund
  • 2-6 days: 50%
  • 0-2 days: No refund

Compared with other Inca Trail Treks

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #45 of 62€7242 days4.96 (51)shared, max 9
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 #45 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 €724 per adult