Trail and citadel entry, train travel and lunch are included; the Aguas Calientes hotel and the next day's bus to Machu Picchu are extra. 5 from 41 reviews at €585 per person for 2 days.
In our comparison: #30 of 62 in Inca Trail Treks, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €585 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★: 41 of 41
Star breakdown of all 41 ratings
Reviewers praise the cultural explanations and patient support; the uphill walk can be physically demanding.
Written by Guidekin from the 30 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (24 February 2020 to 1 August 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.
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The appeal of the SHORT INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU is the stunning cultural show of Inca ruins, exotic side by side mountains, primitive lush vegetation and extraordinary ecological varieties. The “the ancient Inca road” goes through the National Park and enters through the Sun Gate with unforgettable views of Machu Picchu, through cloud pitted forest and finally into subtropical vegetation.
People hiking the short Inca Trail Machu Picchu have the privilege of visiting famous Machu Picchu Citadel twice, at the end of the day of their hike, and when they return to Machu Picchu the following the day.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #30 of 62 | €585 | 2 days | 5.0 (41) | private |
| 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 #30 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