Short Inca Trail from Cusco at a glance
- Our pick: Machu Picchu: 2-Day Inca Trail & Sun Gate with Overnight, US$ 600 per person (2d, 4.98★ · 337).
- Top rated: Machu Picchu 2-Day Trek from Cusco: Inca Trail & Sunrise, US$ 550 per person (2d, 5.00★ · 106).
- Private option: Cusco: Short Inca Trail & Machu Picchu 2-Day Glamping Trek, US$ 756 per person (2d, 4.98★ · 157).
Price per person across the 7 options priced per person: US$ 550–US$ 816 (median US$ 600). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 7.
Of the 7 options: 6 with live guides in English, 3 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 7 with hotel pickup, 3 kid-friendly, 3 private and 3 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Short Inca Trail from Cusco
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7 options
2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: Sunset & Sunrise Views Hike the 2-day Inca Trail from Cusco with expert guide, train transport, meals and 3-star hotel included. Arrive at the Sun Gate for sunset, return at sunrise when crowds thin. Every day · 04:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.97 (2,112 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 590 per person
2-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu from Cusco Hike the Short Inca Trail from Cusco with an expert guide, then stay overnight in a 4-star hotel in Machu Picchu town before exploring the ruins on day two. Every day · 04:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.99 (4,076 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 585 per person
Machu Picchu: 2-Day Inca Trail & Sun Gate with Overnight 2-day Inca Trail trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu via Sun Gate. Includes KM 104 trailhead, Chachabamba, Wiñay Wayna, overnight in Aguas Calientes, guided tour and train. Every day except Wednesday and Sunday · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 4.98 (337 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 600 per person
Cusco: Short Inca Trail & Machu Picchu 2-Day Glamping Trek 2-day Inca Trail trek from Cusco with Vistadome train, 3-star hotel, all meals and English guide. Small groups, luggage transport included, depart 6 AM. Every day · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.98 (157 reviews) Duration: 2d ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 756 per person
Machu Picchu 2-Day Trek from Cusco: Inca Trail & Sunrise Two-day Inca Trail trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu with hotel pickup, train transport, guided tour and meals included. 15km walk with early morning arrival. Every day · 03:00, 04:00 and 05:00 · Hotel pickup · Ages 15–60 ★ 5.00 (106 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 550 per person
Machu Picchu: 2-Day Inca Trail Trek & Sunset Entry 2-day Inca Trail trek from Cusco with hotel pickup, train to km104, Wiñay Wayna hike, sunset at Machu Picchu, and night in Aguas Calientes. Includes guide, meals, train. Every day · 03:00, 04:00 and 05:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (47 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN · PT · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 610 per person
Machu Picchu: 2-Day Inca Trail Trek & Sun Gate 2-day Inca Trail trek from Cusco to Machu Picchu via Sun Gate. Includes train, hiking, guided tour, hotel & meals. Starts at km 104, 8km uphill to Wiñaywayna. Every day · 05:00 · Hotel pickup · Ages 18–50 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN · ES from US$ 816 per person
All 7 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machu Picchu: 2-Day Inca Trail & Sun Gate with OvernightOur pickGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 600 per person | 2d | 4.98★ · 337 | Every day except Wednesday and Sunday · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Machu Picchu 2-Day Trek from Cusco: Inca Trail & SunriseTop ratedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 550 per person | 2d | 5.00★ · 106 | Every day · 03:00, 04:00 and 05:00 | English, Spanish |
| Cusco: Short Inca Trail & Machu Picchu 2-Day Glamping TrekPrivate optionPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 756 per person | 2d | 4.98★ · 157 | Every day · 06:00 | — |
| 2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: Sunset & Sunrise ViewsPickup offered | US$ 590 per person | 2d | 4.97★ · 2,112 | Every day · 04:00 | English, Spanish |
| 2-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu from CuscoGroup of up to 14 · Pickup offered | US$ 585 per person | 2d | 4.99★ · 4,076 | Every day · 04:00 | English, Spanish |
| Machu Picchu: 2-Day Inca Trail Trek & Sunset EntryPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 610 per person | 2d | 5.00★ · 47 | Every day · 03:00, 04:00 and 05:00 | English, Spanish, French +1 |
| Machu Picchu: 2-Day Inca Trail Trek & Sun GateGroup of up to 8 · Pickup offered | US$ 816 per person | 2d | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · 05:00 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (3): Machu Picchu 2-Day Trek from Cusco: Inca Trail & Sunrise (US$ 550 per person) · Cusco: Short Inca Trail & Machu Picchu 2-Day Glamping Trek (US$ 756 per person) · Machu Picchu: 2-Day Inca Trail Trek & Sunset Entry (US$ 610 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (3): Machu Picchu: 2-Day Inca Trail & Sun Gate with Overnight (US$ 600 per person) · 2-Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu from Cusco (US$ 585 per person) · Machu Picchu: 2-Day Inca Trail Trek & Sun Gate (US$ 816 per person)
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