--- title: Short Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 2D-1N lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 585 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 41 duration_minutes: 2880 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 30 of 62 (Inca Trail Treks) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/short-inca-trail-to-machu-picchu-2d-1n/ --- # Short Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 2D-1N **Guidekin's take:** Walk through forest to the Sun Gate and Machu Picchu on a private tour for your party. 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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 00:30, 04:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €585 per person - Duration: 2 days - Rating: 5.0/5 from 41 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Peruvian Guiding Tours - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 00:30, 04:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 5.0 from 41 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 41 of 41. - 5 stars: 41 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the cultural explanations and patient support; the uphill walk can be physically demanding. **Praised:** - Detailed explanations of Inca history and local culture - Patient guidance when walkers need to slow down or rest - Personal attention to requests and individual needs - Clear communication and well organized arrangements **Complaints:** - Uphill walking can be tiring and require frequent pauses Written by Guidekin from the 30 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2020-02-24 to 2026-08-01); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - 01 Bus Tickets from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes 1r Day 1 - Admission Tickets to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Archaeological site. - Private guided tour in Machu Picchu - Lunch - Expedition Tourist Train from Ollantaytambo to KM104 – Ollantaytambo. - Pick up at your hotel - Professional licensed Tour Guide fluent in English,Spanish,Quechua ## Not included - Hiking poles (available for rent from us) - Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu on Day 2 (US$24). - Hotel in Aguas Calientes - Dinner in Aguas Calientes on Night 1 US$23.00 per person - First breakfast (Usually served in Hotel), Last lunch at Machu Picchu ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 00:30, 04:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Inca Trail Treks | 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](/peru/cusco/tours/inca-trail-4-day-trek-to-machu-picchu-return-by-vistadome-train/?format=md) | €761 | 4 days | 4.99 (11636) | shared | | [2-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – Vistadome & 4-Star Hotel](/peru/cusco/tours/2-day-short-inca-trail-to-machu-picchu-vistadome-4-star-hotel/?format=md) | €533 | 2 days | 4.99 (4074) | shared | | [Inca Trail 4-Day 3-Night Trek to Machu Picchu with Expert Guides](/peru/cusco/tours/inca-trail-4-day-3-night-trek-to-machu-picchu-with-expert-guides/?format=md) | €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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/inca-trail-tours/?format=md ## More in Cusco - All Cusco tours: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/short-inca-trail-to-machu-picchu-2d-1n/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md