Trail permits, the train to the trailhead and some meals are included for a small shared group of up to ten; the optional return bus to Aguas Calientes costs extra. 4.98 from 179 reviews at €688 per person for 2 days.
In our comparison: #16 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
4 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Trail The page price | Pickup included | €688 |
| With Huayna Picchu Mountain | Huayna Picchu Mountain Tickets Pickup included | €761 |
| With Huchuy Picchu Mountain | Huchuy Picchu Mountain Tickets Pickup included | €779 |
| With Machu Picchu Mountain | Machu Picchu Mountain Tickets Pickup included | €779 |
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★: 179 of 179
Star breakdown of all 179 ratings
Reviewers praise the patient guides, history and scenery; the trail can be more physically demanding than expected.
Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (16 July 2024 to 17 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.
Reviews are shown as the platforms publish them and removed when they disappear there.
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Short on time? This express 2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu covers the key sites but in a less strenuous hike. Explore the sites of Chachabamba, see the terraces of Wiñay Wayna, and be the few ones to cross the Sun Gate. You will kick off the next day with a full guided tour of Machu Picchu Citadel as you learn about the history of the Incas. All along with a striking Andean backdrop and the luscious upper rainforest.
• Join a small-group tour with a high-rated Guide
• Spend the night in a comfortable hotel in Aguas Calientes
• Access Machu Picchu through the famous Sun Gate or Inti Punku
• Take the scenic round trip train ride to Km 104 and Ollantaytambo
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #16 of 62 | €688 | 2 days | 4.98 (179) | 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 #16 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