Peru · 2-DAY EXPERIENCES

Top 15 2-Day Experiences in Peru

30 tours  ·  from $21 a head

Good 2-day experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

From Puno: Uros, Amantaní & Taquile Islands 2-Day Tour - Day one, from Puno to the reed islands of Uros
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From Puno: Uros, Amantaní & Taquile Islands 2-Day Tour

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

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

Travel from Puno to Uros, Amantaní, and Taquile with an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Bruno or Richard. Learn how reed islands are built, stay with a local family, hike to 4,130 meters for sunset, and explore Taquile’s famous textiles. Expect simple vegetarian meals, basic facilities, and plenty of uphill walking.

“We really enjoyed this tour with our great guide Pablo who explain us everything, communicate all the information and our host family was very warm and make us feel welcome.”

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

2.2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

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

Spend two busy but rewarding days exploring Pisac, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu. You travel in a small group of up to 15, ride the train to Aguas Calientes, and stay overnight before an early guided visit. English and Spanish guides may include Wally, Uriel, or William, with hotel pickup in Cusco’s historic center.

“A lovely, well-rounded trip with our guides. Unfortunately, Mother Nature wasn’t on our side when we reached Machu Picchu. Our 7:00 am tickets in late December meant the views were not as favourable, but the experience was still memorable.”

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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.Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

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

This two-day trip combines the 12 to 16 km short Inca Trail with Chachabamba, Wiñaywayna, the Sun Gate, and a full Machu Picchu tour. English or Spanish-speaking guides lead groups of up to 16, with chef-prepared trail meals, one hotel night, and a Vistadome train ride home. Guide names vary, with past groups praising Gilbert, Jason, Alejandro, and Abelardo.

“fantastic experience. the guides were brilliant. the company were efficient and well organised and were were lucky to be with a great group of people. the whole trek was hard, but to arrive at Machu Pichu this way, after having to make a really effort, made the whole experience so much more worthwhile.”

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2-Day Tour Colca Canyon in Arequipa with end in Puno - Alpacas, bofedales, and the 4,800-meter viewpoint
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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

Travel from Arequipa through Salinas and Aguada Blanca to Chivay, then watch Andean condors at Cruz del Cóndor before continuing to Puno. You will ride in a small group of up to 18, with English or Spanish guidance, a night in Chivay, optional hot springs, and several high-altitude viewpoints.

“Cecilia was a great and attentive guide. The format of the tour was paced optimally, I would recommend going for the 2 day trip. The transport to Puno was a bit painful and long after the whole program.”

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From Cusco: 2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - Day one: six hours from Cusco to Hydroelectric
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From Cusco: 2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

5.2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

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

Travel from Cusco to Hydroelectric, walk 2.5 hours through the Santa Teresa Valley, and spend the night in Aguas Calientes. The next morning, reach Machu Picchu on foot or by bus for a guided Circuit 2 visit and free exploration. The $290 price includes transport, lodging, meals, admission, and an English or Spanish guide, but not the Machu Picchu bus.

“If you want a taste of the Inca Trail without committing to four days, go for this. Good hike, decent difficulty but rewarding, and Machu Picchu is priceless. Loved every second.”

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From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour - The 3:00 a.m. departure from Arequipa
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From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour

6.2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour

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

Trek deep into Colca Canyon with an English-speaking guide such as Alex, Carlos, Rafael, or Tonny. You’ll see Andean condors, walk about 24 kilometers, sleep at Sangalle Oasis, and climb roughly 1,000 to 1,200 meters back to Cabanaconde. The $30 booking price does not cover all costs, so bring cash.

“Was really fun. Alex was a good guide who took good care of the group!”

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Machu Picchu: Inca Trail 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour - From Cusco to Ollantaytambo by train
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Machu Picchu: Inca Trail 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour

7.Inca Trail 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour

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

Travel from Cusco by train, hike from KM 104 through Wiñay Wayna to the Sun Gate, then sleep in Aguas Calientes before a guided Machu Picchu visit. English speaking guides such as Walter, Victor, and Alex are praised for patient pacing and vivid Inca stories. The small group is limited to 16 people.

“Walter and the food and the hotel were top notch. Beyond expectations!”

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Lake Titicaca 2-Day Tour to Uros, Amantani and Taquile - Day one: the floating reed islands of Uros
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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

Travel by boat from Puno to the Uros reed islands, Amantani, and Taquile. You will sleep with a local family, hike to Pachamama and Pachatata, share simple meals, and join an evening music and dance gathering. Guides such as Carlos, Elmer, Ruben, or Jose Carlos may lead the trip, depending on departure.

“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 one: from Ollantaytambo to the Sun Gate
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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

You’ll hike from Km 104 through Wiñay Wayna and the Sun Gate, then spend the night in Aguas Calientes before an early guided visit to Machu Picchu. The private two-day trip costs $670 per person and includes trains, buses, entrance fees, meals, and Cusco transfers. Guides may include Baleria, Britzi, or Darex.

“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 - The 3:00 a.m. departure from Arequipa
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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 into Colca Canyon, passing Condor’s Cross, village terraces, and Sangalle’s warm pool. You’ll sleep at basic Cielo Azul Lodge, then climb by torchlight to Cabanaconde before returning to Arequipa. English and Spanish guiding, meals, transport, and hotel pickup are included. Guide Eveline has earned particular praise for her calm support.

“We really enjoyed this 2-day trip to the Canon de Colca. The landscape was incredible and our tour guide, Eveline, was really competent and kind. She gave us some info and then let us free to enjoy this experience at our best supporting us in the hardes part of the treck. The tour was realised exactly as described (keep in mind that the place where you will spend the night is really basic) and we are happy to suggest it to those who wish to visit this amazing place.”

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2-Day Machu Picchu Tour by train from Cusco ( All included ) - The train along the Urubamba River
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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 Aguas Calientes, stay one night, then tour Machu Picchu with an English-speaking guide. The package covers trains, buses, breakfast, entrance, hotel transfers, and lodging. Ask about guide assignments, since Luis and driver Gonzalo earned special praise for their care and professionalism.

“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 - Chivay and an optional soak at La Calera
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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 through Colca Canyon, stopping at Lagunillas, Pampa Cañahuas, Patapampa, Chivay, and Cruz del Condor. You will see vicuñas and Andean birds, visit La Calera Hot Springs, stay one night in Chivay, and travel with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Guide quality and vehicle comfort can vary.

“Très belle excusion, beaux paysages. La baignade dans les bains thermaux était également très bien. Le cout des repas n'ėtait parfois pas inclus et les boissons facturées très chères. La qualité des repas proposés ètait très moyenne. Le minibus utilisé pour l'excursion etait complet, c'était compliqué de ranger les valises et paquetages. Il aurait fallu un bus plus grand. Inconvénients compensés par la beauté du site et la chance de voir quelques condors. Mark.”

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Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley 2-Day Tour - Pisac Market: time for crafts and everyday life
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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 and Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, then visit Machu Picchu with a guide the next morning. This small-group tour includes trains, buses, entrance tickets, one hotel night, breakfast, lunch, and Cusco transfers. English, Spanish, or Portuguese service is available, with groups capped at 16 people.

“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 - Chinchero, where textiles still carry local meaning
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From Cusco: Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu 2-Day Tour by Train

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

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

Travel from Cusco through Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo before taking the train to Aguas Calientes. The next morning, a guide leads you through Machu Picchu. Groups are limited to 10, with English, Spanish, or Portuguese guides, hotel pickup, rail tickets, buses, lunch, and one hotel night included.

“Guide Viktor & Carlos did an excellent job! Super good organization from FlyCusco!”

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Epic Machu Picchu 2-Day Adventure by Car with Overnight Stay - The railway walk to Aguas Calientes
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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 3 to 3.5 hours along the railway to Aguas Calientes. After one night, hike or bus to Machu Picchu for a two-hour guided visit. Jose handles trip details, while guide Edgar has been praised for clear English, though guide assignments can vary.

“Jose contacted us ever since the booking and informed us very clearly, explained and organized everything even though we booked almost last minute. He was very positive the whole tour and gave us a lot of valuable information about the local culture. Definetly recommended !”

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