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2-Day Trips in Peru: 15 Picked and Priced

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The good 2-day trips in Peru fill first, and the cheap ones are not always the weak ones. Below: 15 of them, what each costs and how they differ.

From Puno: Uros, Amantaní & Taquile Islands 2-Day Tour - Day one: Uros and the reed-built islands
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From Puno: Uros, Amantaní & Taquile Islands 2-Day Tour

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

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

Travel from Puno to the reed-built Uros Islands, spend the night with a family on Amantaní, and visit textile-rich Taquile. Your bilingual guide, often Bruno or another local guide, handles the boats, meals, and island walks. Expect simple vegetarian food, basic facilities, chilly nights, and a memorable sunset at 4,130 meters.

“This tour was great, very varied with lots of great unexpected moments. Our guide was fantastic and even helped sort out a problem we were facing with the next part of our holiday”

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From Cusco: 2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu - Pisac reveals the working side of the Inca world
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From Cusco: 2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

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

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

Travel from Cusco through the Sacred Valley to Pisac and Ollantaytambo, then ride the train to Aguas Calientes for an early Machu Picchu visit. English and Spanish guides, hotel pickup, buses, trains, entrance tickets, and accommodation are arranged for you. Guides such as William, Wally, and Uriel have earned special praise for clear explanations and warm help.

“Great! Our guide was wonderful and the accommodation was nice! Many great things to see.”

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Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train - The 4 a.m. start from Cusco
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Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

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

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

This two-day trip pairs the challenging Km 104 Inca Trail with a guided Machu Picchu visit, one night in Aguas Calientes, chef-prepared trail meals, and a Vistadome train ride home. Small groups of up to 16 travel with English or Spanish guides. Guides such as Gilbert, Jason, Alejandro, and Edy have been praised for patient pacing and strong knowledge of Inca culture.

“The guides were very friendly and welcoming. They were patient and fun. We felt safe & well guided. The food that was provided was excellent as was the hotel we stayed in. I felt like there guides were very well informed about the available information about the area we were in.”

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2-Day Tour Colca Canyon in Arequipa with end in Puno - Day one: Arequipa to Chivay through high country
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2-Day Tour Colca Canyon in Arequipa with end in Puno

4.2-Day Tour Colca Canyon in Arequipa with end in Puno

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 248 reviews · 2 days · from $78

Spend two days traveling from Arequipa through the Colca Valley to Puno, with stops for vicuñas, alpacas, coca tea, high mountain views, hot springs, and Andean condors. You stay overnight in Chivay, then continue by guided transport to Lake Titicaca’s gateway. Guides may include Juan Pablo, Roy, Cecilia, or Lorena.

“A very nice trip. The guide and driver were professional and showed us a beautiful canyon and many other beautiful places. The food during the trip was delicious. I highly recommend it.”

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From Cusco: 2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - The long road from Cusco to Hydroelectrica
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From Cusco: 2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

5.From Cusco: 2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 244 reviews · 2 days · from $290

You’ll travel from Cusco to Hydroelectrica, walk 2.5 hours to Aguas Calientes, sleep one night, then enter Machu Picchu early. A guide leads the Circuit 2 visit, with other circuits available through the private-guide or all-inclusive options. The $290 base price includes transport, lodging, meals, and admission, but not the Machu Picchu bus.

“Loved the mix of jungle trail and ancient stones. After the hike, climbing into Machu Picchu felt earned. The view from the top at sunrise was breathtaking, and having the guide’s stories about Inca life enriched the whole experience.”

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From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour - The 3 a.m. start from Arequipa
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From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour

6.From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 243 reviews · 2 days · from $30Best value

You’ll leave Arequipa before dawn, watch condors at Cruz del Cóndor, descend into Colca Canyon, and spend the night at Sangalle Oasis. Guides such as Carlos, Alex, Rafael, and Luigi are praised for local knowledge and steady support. The 24-kilometer route is demanding, with a 1,000-meter climb on day two.

“Fantastic trip ! Amazing scenery and great hike. But definitely make sure you are reasonably fit before the hike - the second day is virtually straight upwards. Fernando our guide was really good, imparting local knowledge and encouragement. As I was struggling on the way up he even gave me his poles ! My advice is to either bring your poles or buy two bamboo sticks when you start the hike.”

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Machu Picchu: Inca Trail 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour - KM 104 to Wiñay Wayna
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Machu Picchu: Inca Trail 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour

7.Machu Picchu: Inca Trail 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 203 reviews · 2 days · from $585

Follow the short Inca Trail from KM 104 to Wiñay Wayna and the Sun Gate, then spend the night in Aguas Calientes. Your English-speaking guide leads a group of up to 16, with cooked lunch, hotel accommodation, a guided Machu Picchu visit, and optional Huayna Picchu tickets.

“Our guide Marcella was great! She even gave me her walking sticks when my knees started to hurt (forgot mine in the room, they’re an invaluable item for this trek!). The trail and views are spectacular, the hotel is really nice and the food too! I d recommend to do a few months of training before this trail, as the main difficulty is the high temperature, high altitude and high humidity. Would most definitely recommend it!”

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Lake Titicaca 2-Day Tour to Uros, Amantani and Taquile - Uros: fascinating reeds, formal visits
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Lake Titicaca 2-Day Tour to Uros, Amantani and Taquile

8.Lake Titicaca 2-Day Tour to Uros, Amantani and Taquile

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 199 reviews · 2 days · from $69

From Puno, ride across Lake Titicaca to the Uros reed islands, then stay with a local family on Amantani. Walk to the Pachamama and Pachatata temples, share dinner and music, and visit Taquile’s famous weaving communities before returning to Puno. Guides may include Carlos, Elmer, Jose Carlos, Ricardo, or Ruben.

“Exceptional 2-day tour in titicaca lake, great experience with local family of Ivan, Flavia and Casey. Carlos was a very experienced and approachable tour guide who made the experience unforgettable. Grazie! Lorenzo e Bianca”

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Short Inca trail to MachuPicchu || 2days - 1nigth || - Day 1: From Cusco to km 104
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Short Inca trail to MachuPicchu || 2days – 1nigth ||

9.Short Inca trail to MachuPicchu || 2days – 1nigth ||

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $670Top rated

Walk from km 104 along the Short Inca Trail to Wiñay Wayna and the Sun Gate, then visit Machu Picchu with a private guide the next morning. The $670 tour includes transport, trail and citadel entries, trains, buses, lunch, and hotel pickup, but not your Aguas Calientes hotel or dinner.

“Great tour for Machu Picchu. Excellent tour guide Baleria. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and very helpful. Highly recommended”

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2 Day 1 Night Trek / Colca Canyon - San Juan de Chuccho, fruit trees, and canyon villages
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2 Day 1 Night Trek / Colca Canyon

10.2 Day 1 Night Trek / Colca Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 92 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $124

Trek from Cabanaconde down into Colca Canyon, sleep at Cielo Azul Lodge in Sangalle, then climb out before sunrise. You’ll see Andean condors, terraces, villages, hot springs, and camelids. English or Spanish guiding, meals, transport, and hotel pickup are included. Guide Eveline has earned special praise, but the hike requires solid fitness.

“A couple of us in the group had heat realted sickness at first day of hiking. Our tour guide was super helpful to get us through the day. We chosed the mule ride for the next days's ascending hike. Mule operators did not seem understand that some of us were first time mule/horse riders. My foots was not adjusted to the foot cups before took off. After I screamed the mule guide stopped to put my foots in but he did not audjusted the position of side strips ( I have short legs), so my foots kept coming off the foot cups. My friend with another mule guide had the…”

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2-Day Machu Picchu Tour by train from Cusco ( All included ) - From Cusco to Ollantaytambo at 7:00 a.m.
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2-Day Machu Picchu Tour by train from Cusco ( All included )

11.2-Day Machu Picchu Tour by train from Cusco ( All included )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $485

Travel from Cusco through the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo, then ride the train to Aguas Calientes for one night. A local English-speaking guide leads your two-hour Machu Picchu visit the next morning. The package includes transport, lodging, breakfast, buses, entry, and train tickets, but not Huayna Picchu or private expenses.

“Excelente experiencia hicieron hasta lo imposible para acomodar nuestras necesidades muy complacidos éramos cuatro y todos estamos muy contentos, nuestro guía Luis super professional, muy amable y con mucho conocimiento. El conductor Gonzalo respetuoso, educado y muy profesional. Lo recomendamos 100%”

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From Puno to Arequipa: 2 Days/1 Night Colca Canyon Tour - Lagunillas and the first high-altitude stops
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From Puno to Arequipa: 2 Days/1 Night Colca Canyon Tour

12.From Puno to Arequipa: 2 Days/1 Night Colca Canyon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 83 reviews · 2 days · from $102

Travel from Puno to Arequipa in two days, stopping at Lagunillas, Pampa Cañahuas, Patapampa, Chivay, and Cruz del Condor. You will see vicuñas, flamingos, volcanoes, and condors, sleep one night in Chivay, and have the option to visit La Calera Hot Springs. Guide quality and minibus comfort can vary.

“Loved seeing the condors and visiting Chivay and the hot springs. Good communication and very organised. The buses seemed small and limited tight space.”

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Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley 2-Day Tour - Awana Kancha starts with Andean animals and textiles
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Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley 2-Day Tour

13.Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $679

Travel from Cusco through Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo before riding the train to Aguas Calientes. You get a guided Machu Picchu visit, one hotel night, meals, buses, trains, and Cusco transfers. Groups are limited to 16, and Franco has provided English translation when needed.

“The Viagen agents were very supportive and punctual. They texted you to update status of the tour and the plan before the trip and standby for inquiries. In Sacred Valley, i was put in a main Spanish speaking group but Franco the guide translated everything in Eng, only to me. Bus is comfortable- small leg rooms but manageable. Instruction are clear where to go next. For MachuPiccu, I got a private tour (as I book only one month in advance). I decided to start at6am and I got MachuPiccu view without other tourists!”

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From Cusco: Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu 2-Day Tour by Train - Cusco pickup and the ride into the Sacred Valley
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From Cusco: Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu 2-Day Tour by Train

14.From Cusco: Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu 2-Day Tour by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · 2 days · from $499

This 2-day tour links Cusco, Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu by comfortable transport and train. You get a small group of up to 10, an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide, one night in Aguas Calientes, and door-to-door service. Guides such as Victor, Carlos, Martin, and Efrain bring strong local context to the trip.

“Well organised tour. Both of our tour guides were fully informed and spoke very good English. The driver was very attentive and the mini bus was clean and comfortable . Our hotel in Aguas Calientes was very good and with delicious breakfast. Our buffet lunch in the first day was very good with a huge variety.”

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Epic Machu Picchu 2-Day Adventure by Car with Overnight Stay - Dinner, briefing, and an early night
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Epic Machu Picchu 2-Day Adventure by Car with Overnight Stay

15.Epic Machu Picchu 2-Day Adventure by Car with Overnight Stay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · from $185

You travel from Cusco through the Sacred Valley to Hidroelectrica, then walk about 3 to 3.5 hours beside the railway to Aguas Calientes. After one night, you hike or bus to Machu Picchu for a two-hour guided visit. Jose handles tour coordination, while guides such as Edgar may lead the site visit.

“I only booked this trip because the 2 day excursion I had previously paid for could not provide tickets for route 1 - the classic view overlooking Machu Picchu. Viator recommended this one. The trip is not by car, but an extremely uncomfortaRead more”

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