Trail and site entry, return trains and lunch are included; the hotel and the second day's bus up from Aguas Calientes are extra. 4.98 from 337 reviews at €547 per person for 2 days.
In our comparison: #12 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €547 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★: 336 of 337
Star breakdown of all 337 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides, organisation and Sun Gate approach; the climbs can be physically demanding.
Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (27 August 2024 to 30 August 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.
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The Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is ideal for travelers who have limited time or want something less strenuous. This adventure hike starts at KM 104 of the Machu Picchu train line on a trail that leads to two archaeological sites Chachabamba and Wiñay Wayna. This hike also gives you the opportunity to enter the lost city via the famous Sun Gate, the dramatic entrance that provides Inca Trail trekkers with their first glimpse of the site. Spend the night in Aguas Calientes and then wake up on Day 2 for a Machu Picchu tour.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #12 of 62 | €547 | 2 days | 4.98 (337) | 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 #12 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