15 Two-Day Experiences in Peru, Compared

Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 2D/1N - The first climb is the real test

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,007 reviews · from $550Our pick

Review of Alpaca Expeditions’ 2-day Short Inca Trail, with route details, costs, hiking advice, Machu Picchu access, and booking tips.

“This was an amazing experience. The tour guide Victor was outstanding, funny and very informative. The food, amazing! I will say the hike was difficult… but it made it all worth it when we got to Machu Picchu for the breathtaking views. I highly recommend this tour! Outstanding experience !”

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2-Day Experiences, Cusco Tours, Inca Trail and Salkantay Treks, Machu Picchu Tours, Tour Reviews, Train Experiences

2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Panoramic Train

2.2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,876 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $590

Review of the 2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, with Wiñay Wayna, Sun Gate, guided visits, hotel stay, and Vistadome train.

“A lot of fun with breathtaking views. Memorable activity, sights and vacation activity!! The guides Juan de dios and Sebastian were very kind, helpful, informative and caring. Good guys!!”

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2-Day Experiences, Cusco Tours, Machu Picchu Tours, Sacred Valley Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Train Experiences

2-Day Tour: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train

3.2-Day Tour: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,127 reviews · from $469

Review of a 2-day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu train tour from Cusco, with ruins, markets, hotel stay, train tips, costs, and practical advice.

“This was an excellent tour. I rarely write reviews but felt this was one of the easiest, most pleasant, and educational tours. It made the whole process stress free. We were a party of 10 ranging in ages 10-70 with various physical ability, food tolerance, and motivation to learRead more”

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2-Day Experiences, Arequipa Tours, Colca Canyon and Arequipa Tours, Evening Experiences, Hiking & Trekking, Inca Trail and Salkantay Treks, Tour Reviews

2 day 1 night trek / Colca Canyon

4.2 day 1 night trek / Colca Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,069 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $90

Review of the 2-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa, covering the tough climb, guides, meals, lodging, costs, hot springs, and practical tips.

“Great tour with Oasis travels. Communication was good, guides were knowledgeable and fun, food was tasty. The hike is beautiful and easy. You only need some good endurance to hike out the next morning”

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Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu 2D1N

5.Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu 2D1N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 617 reviews · from $550

Explore the Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu in two days with local guides, trains, meals, and a three-star hotel.

“My husband and I loved this two day tour. Our guide Victor was excellent and extremely helpful throughout! We had a terrible delay at the Inca Rail, but that was due to ann accident caused by Peru Rail, so out of the tour operators hands. TRead more”

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2-Day Experiences, Lima City Tours, Lima Tours, Nazca Lines Flights, Paracas and Ballestas Islands, Tour Reviews, Tours

2 Day Tour from Lima: Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina

6.2 Day Tour from Lima: Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 594 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $279

Review of Peru Hop’s 2-day Lima tour to Paracas, Huacachina, and Nazca, with costs, timing, activities, flight tips, and honest drawbacks.

“great expr with peruhop. very well coordinated for pickup, travel, sightseeing, activities, food suggestions etc. Maverik was great tour guide.”

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2 Day Tour from Lima: Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina

7.2 Day Tour from Lima: Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 472 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $149

See Ballestas wildlife, Paracas desert, Hacienda San José, and Huacachina dunes on a packed two-day tour from Lima.

“This trip is amazing and they have everything scheduled perfectly! The free time in Paracas is really nice and the boat ride and sand dunes are just incredible!”

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2-Day Experiences, Lake Titicaca and the Uros Islands, Puno Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Puno: Uros, Amantaní & Taquile Islands 2-Day Tour

8.From Puno: Uros, Amantaní & Taquile Islands 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 452 reviews · 2 days · from $59

Spend two days on Lake Titicaca visiting Uros, Amantaní, and Taquile, with a local homestay, island hikes, meals, and sunset views.

“One of my favourite things / tours I’ve done in Peru! Bruno was an amazing guide and one can really see how much he enjoys teaching people about the local culture and traditions. The host families were also super nice and welcoming.”

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2-Day Experiences, Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima, Lima City Tours, Lima Tours, Paracas and Ballestas Islands, Peru Food Tours and Cooking Classes, Tour Reviews, Tours

2 Day Tour from Lima: Paracas, Huacachina, and Pisco Vineyard

9.2 Day Tour from Lima: Paracas, Huacachina, and Pisco Vineyard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 402 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $149

Review of Peru Hop’s 2-day Lima tour to Ballestas Islands, Huacachina, and a pisco vineyard, with practical costs, timing, and tips.

“This guy s simply a scam. And I will never use Viator again. They sell it as a two days trip. We called Viator to ask since accommodation is not offered where shall we spend the night they said you should book a hotel in Lima and we will be picked up day one and day 2 from Lima. We booked the hotel two night in Lima only to realize after we reached huacaccina that 1) we have to spend the night in huacaccina 2) no way we can go to Isco if we spend the night in Lima 3) the tour didn’t agree to return us to Lima. So…”

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2-Day Experiences, Cusco Tours, Evening Experiences, Hiking & Trekking, Inca Trail and Salkantay Treks, Rainbow Mountain and Humantay Lake, Tour Reviews

Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass Trek – 2 Days / 1 Night

10.Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass Trek – 2 Days / 1 Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 380 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $310

Review of the 2 day Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass trek, with Sky Camp, glacier views, meals, fitness advice, and value tips.

“This was one of the best experiences we had in Cusco. Everything went super smooth. Our arrival to Cusco got delayed by one day because of flight issues and we didn't get time to get acclimatized to the altitude however our guide Jordan helped us though, gave great tips and we completed both treks. He was super fun. Humantay lake and salkantay Pass were beautiful and we got great weather. In addition staying in the sky camp was a crazy experience. We had a very starry night. The food cooked by our chef was super tasty and innovative!”

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2 Days Shared Inca Trail to Machu Pichu

11.2 Days Shared Inca Trail to Machu Pichu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $670

Hike the short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, visit Wiñay Wayna and the Sun Gate, and enjoy meals, guides, trains, and a hotel stay.

“Aiben was the best tour guide! He is absolutely fantastic — funny, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable. He made the whole experience fun and memorable while sharing great stories and insights along the way. His sense of humor kept the group energized, and you could tell he genuinely loves what he does.”

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Short Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 2 Days and 1 Night

12.Short Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 2 Days and 1 Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $600

Review of the 2-day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, with route details, guide quality, costs, hiking demands, and practical tips.

“This hike was hard to describe- it was exhausting and exhilarating at the same time! During the middle of it, I was questioning why we didn’t just do the tour and skip the hike 😂 But when it was done, we felt so accomplished and happy! Auriol was an awesome guide, we couldn’t have asked for anything better. Everything was perfect and so was all the food that was included. This tour company was very organized, highly recommend!”

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2-Day Tour from Cusco: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train

13.2-Day Tour from Cusco: Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $429

Review of a 2-day Cusco tour covering Chinchero, Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu by train.

“It was a most enjoyable experience. Everything ran as planned. The tour guides were most knowledgeable and their English is superb. I truly recommend this tour by this particular company.”

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From Cusco: 2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

14.From Cusco: 2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 265 reviews · 2 days · from $370

Review of a 2-day Cusco tour through Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu, with train travel, guides, lodging, costs, and practical tips.

“This trip was outstanding! As a non Spanish speaking tourist I was immediately put at ease when a representative came the day before the trip and explained the process. Being escorted from my hotel to the tour bus by the tour guide was fantastic. Having someone meeting and my party at the train station to take use to the next location was superb. Both tour guides were outstanding, very personable and knowledgeable about the history and people. I would suggest this trip a thousand times over.”

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Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

15.Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 260 reviews · 2 days · from $582

Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, see sunset and sunrise, enjoy chef-prepared meals, and return on Peru’s scenic Vistadome train.

“Our tour guides frank and Fernando were great guides and we had a wonderful trip hiking to Machu Picchu. The hike was beautiful and we had plenty of time to stop and take photos!”

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