The best of the Andes: Cusco & Salkantay, Trek to Machu Picchu and Puno
12 Day with The best of the Andes: Cusco & Salkantay, Trek to Machu Picchu and Puno
- Sacred Valley
- Salkantay Trek
- Machu Picchu
- Titicaca Lake
¡Get ready for the adventure of your life with our amazing travel package! Imagine walking one of the most popular routes and discovering Machu Picchu through the Salkantay Trek, where the landscapes are dreamy. Then, have the opportunity to visit one of the highest and navigable lakes in the world, Lake Titicaca, and meet the inhabitants of its beautiful islands.
Our package not only takes you to amazing places but also ensures comfort and luxury at every step. With Inkayni Peru Tours, every trip becomes a story to tell. Book now and live the adventure of your dreams!

Duration 12D / 11N

MAX. ALTITUDE 15,190 ft.

ACCOMMODATION camp & hotel

LEVEL Moderate
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BEST OF THE ANDES, SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU & PUNO
- Explore Chinchero and immerse yourself in its markets and traditions. It is a place full of history and colors that you will love.
- Visit the Maras Salt Mines, a unique place that has thousands of salt wells. It’s like a giant mosaic that tells the story of how people have been extracting salt for a long time.
- Live an unforgettable adventure in Salkantay Trek. Walk the Andes, discover amazing landscapes, and feel proud to reach high places.
- Explore the magical city of Machupicchu, surrounded by mountains with its impressive Inca constructions, and feel a special energy in this historic place.
- Sail through Lake Titicaca and visit the Floating Islands. Meet the people who live here and discover how they have maintained their traditions over time.
Highlights
12 Day with the Best of the Andes: Cusco & Salkantay, Trek to Machu Picchu and Puno
This travel package in Cusco promises an unforgettable experience, from the welcome at the airport to the exploration of ancient Inca cities and archaeological sites. It includes visits to the Inca Museum and Qoricancha Temple, followed by explorations in Chinchero, Moray, and the Maras Salt Mines.
The adventure continues with a visit to Machu Picchu, where you will enjoy a memorable sunrise and explore the citadel. The travel package concludes with free time in Cusco, exploring emblematic places before the farewell.
Overview 12 day with the Best of the Andes: Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu:
DAY 1: CUSCO ARRIVAL – MUSEO INKA – KORICANCHA
- Walking Distance – 3 km / 1.86 miles.
- Starting Elevation – 3350 m. / 10990 feet.
- Highest Elevation – 3350 m. / 10990 feet.
- Campsite Elevation – –.
- Difficulty: Easy
DAY 2: CHINCHERO (TEXTILE INTERPRETATION CENTER)- MORAY – MARAS (SALT MINES)
- Walking Distance – 49 km / 30.44 miles.
- Starting Elevation – 3350 m. / 10990 feet.
- Highest Elevation – 3755 m. / 16600 feet.
- Campsite Elevation – –.
- Difficulty: Easy
DAY 3: CUSCO – MOLLEPATA – SORAYPAMPA – HUMANTAY LAKE (L)(D)
- Walking Distance – 12 km / 7.45 miles.
- Starting Elevation – 3350 m. / 10990 feet.
- Highest Elevation – 4200 m. / 13779 feet.
- Campsite Elevation – 3900 m. / 12795 feet.
- Difficulty: Challenging
DAY 4: SORAYPAMPA – CHALLWAY (B)(L)(D)
- Walking Distance – 22 km / 13.7 miles.
- Starting Elevation – 3900 m. / 12795 feet.
- Highest Salcantay Elevation – 4630 m. / 15190 feet.
- Campsite Elevation – 2920 m. / 9514 feet.
- Difficulty: Formidable
DAY 5: CHALLWAY – LA PLAYA – LUCMABAMBA (B)(L)(D)
- Walking Distance – 18 km / 11.19 miles.
- Starting Elevation – 2920 m. / 9514 feet.
- Highest Elevation – 2920 m. / 9514 feet.
- Campsite Elevation – 2000 m. / 6561 feet.
- Difficulty: Moderate
DAY 6: LUCMABAMBA – LLAPTAPATA -HIDROELECTRICA – AGUAS CALIENTES (B)(L)(D)
- Walking Distance – 17 km / 10.6 miles.
- Starting Elevation – 2000 m. / 6561 feet.
- Highest Elevation – 2702 m. / 8858 feet.
- Campsite Elevation – 2050 meters ASL / 6571 feet ASL (Aguas Calientes hotel).
- Difficulty: Mild
DAY 7: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO (B)
- Activity Overview: Private Tour in Machu Picchu with optional hike “Huayna Picchu” or “Machu Picchu Mountain”
- Walking Distance – 2 km / 1.25 miles.
- Starting Elevation – 2050 m. / 6571 feet.
- Highest Elevation – 3350 m. / 10990 feet.
- Campsite Elevation – –.
- Difficulty: Easy
DAY 8: FREE DAY
- Walking Distance – –.
- Starting Elevation – 3350 m. / 10990 feet.
- Highest Elevation – –.
- Campsite Elevation – –.
- Difficulty: – –.
DAY 9: DEPARTURE TO PUNO (ROUTE OF THE SUN)
- Walking Distance – 386.6 km / 240.2 miles.
- Starting Elevation – 3350 m. / 10990 feet.
- Highest Elevation – 4335 m. / 14222 feet.
- Campsite Elevation – –.
- Difficulty: Easy
DAY 10: UROS (FLOATING ISLANDS) – AMANTANI ISLAND (L) (D)
- Walking Distance – 38 km / 23,61 miles
- Starting Elevation – 3827 m. / 12556 feet.
- Highest Elevation – 4050 m. / 13287 feet.
- Campsite Elevation – –.
- Difficulty: Easy
DAY 11: TAQUILE – PUNO
- Walking Distance – 15 km / 9.32 miles
- Starting Elevation – 4050 m. / 13287 feet.
- Highest Elevation – 4050 m. / 13287 feet.
- Campsite Elevation – –.
- Difficulty: Easy
DAY 12: PUNO – JULIACA – FINISH THE TOUR
- Walking Distance – 38 km / 23,61 miles
- Starting Elevation – 3827 m. / 12556 feet.
- Highest Elevation – 3827 m. / 12556 feet.
- Campsite Elevation – –.
- Difficulty: Easy
Itinerary
What's Included?
INCLUSIONS BEFORE AND AFTER THE SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU:

PROFESSIONAL AND TRAINED STAFF
- Tour leader during the whole trip.
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide.

PERMITS AND ENTRANCE
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu (Circuit 2).
- All entrances.

ACCOMMODATION
- 04 nights accommodations in 03-star hotels in Cusco.
- 02 nights accommodations in 03-star hotels in Puno.
- 01 night Homestay in Amantani.

FOOD AND WATER
- 7 breakfasts are included in the accommodations.
- 2 lunches (01 Buffet lunch, 01 homestay lunch).
- 2 dinners (01 Buffet dinner, 01 homestay dinner).

TRANSPORT
- All transfers.
- Transportation.
- Bus to Puno (Route of the Sun).

OTHER
- All tours.
- Tours to Uros, Amantani, Taquile Islands (Puno).
INCLUDES FOR THE 5-DAY SALKANTAY TREK PERU:

BRIEFING
- 1 or 2 days prior to the trek you will have a briefing with your tour guide to receive key details about the 5-day Salkantay trek.

PROFESSIONAL AND TRAINED STAFF
- Professional English Speaking Tour Guide.
- Assistant Tour Guide for groups of 9+.
- Professional Cook.
- Muleteers with mules (Will carry cooking, camping equipment, and your personal duffel bag).

EQUIPMENT
- EUREKA and DOITE camping equipment (4-man tent for every 2 trekkers).
- The dining tent is well equipped.
- Duffle bag (duffle bag for your belongings).
- Double-thickness foam sleeping mattress (you need to carry).
- Inflatable pillow (you need to carry).

EMERGENCY KIT
- First aid kit.
- Oxygen bottles.

PERMITS AND ENTRANCE
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu (Circuit 2).

ACCOMMODATION
- 3 nights in comfortable and spacious tents.
- 1 night in a hotel of 3 stars in Aguas Calientes.

FOOD AND WATER
- 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Afternoon Snacks, and 4 Dinners.
- If you have a dietary request (vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free, etc) or allergy please advise us upon booking and reconfirm the day of our briefing.
- Wake-up tea: Every morning our staff will bring tea to your tent.
- Boiled water for the trekking (day 1 is on your own) – bring a camelback or a bottle to refill with water.

TRANSPORT
- Door-to-door service.
- Consettur Bus (Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu – round trip).
- Return train Aguas Calientes — Ollantaytambo on Voyager Train (Inca Rail) or Expedition Train (Peru Rail).
- Return transportation Ollantaytambo — Cusco.

OTHER
- A mule will carry your personal items up to 7 kilos (including the sleeping bag + mattress + pillow: 2kgs and a half to 3kgs).
NOT INCLUDED:
- International flights.
- Intra-flights (Lima – Cusco / Juliaca – Lima).
- Sleeping Bag (Can be hired from us). US$ 25.00.
- Trekking poles (Can be hired from us). US$ 15.00.
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain US$ 85.00.
- Meals where are not stated.
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance (We highly recommend insurance for your entire trip).
Packing List
PACKING LIST FOR THE 5-DAY SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU:

ESSENTIALS
- Original Passport
- Valid Student Card (if you booked as a student)
- Water storage: Water bottles or Camelbaks are recommended.
- Money in cash (Souvenirs, Drinks & Tips)
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Hand sanitizer
- Sun hat
- Snacks

CLOTHES
Horses will carry up to 7 kg of your personal items. This must include your sleeping bag and air matt (if you bring/rent one). From us these two items weigh 2.5 kg.
- 2-3 wicking t-shirts
- 2 hiking pants
- 4 sets of undergarments & hiking socks
- Warm, down jacket: gets very cold at night
- Wool hat
- 1 Fleece
- Waterproof gloves
- Comfortable shoes for camp
- Comfortable hiking boots
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
- Quickdry towel.

EQUIPMENT
- Sleeping bag (rent from us)
- Trekking poles (rent from us)
- Battery Charger (power bank)
- Plastic bags (to keep clean)
- Duffle bag (we will provide you)
- Good daypack (smaller is great)

RECOMMENDED
- Face moisturizer
- Wet wipes
- Toothbrush and paste
- Toilet paper
- Personal medication
- First aid kit: band-aids, moleskin, etc.
- Camara
- Earplugs
- Rain gear
- Flashlight
Prices
12-DAY CUSCO, SALKANTAY TREK, MACHU PICCHU, AND PUNO – SMALL GROUPS |
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NUMBER OF PAXS | PRICE PER PERSON | ACTION |
2 or More People | US$ 2199.00 |
OUR GROUP SIZE: Small Groups not more than 10 people.
Departure Dates
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FAQS?
Extra Services?
SERVICE |
PRICE |
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Hire of sleeping bag 5 season | $25.00 |
Walking stick highly recommended! | $15.00 |
Single supplement | $450.00 |
Additional night at 3 star hotel | $85.00 |
Why Inkayni
Why book with Inkayni?
Inkayni Peru Tours is a local tour operator exceptionally recommended by its clients, guidebooks, forums, and others. Our principal objective is to provide the best service, achieve the maximum satisfaction of our customers, and assume the responsibility as guardians of Nature in all our undertakings.
- Experienced and Professional Team: Get assistance and support from our team, a group of specialists highly qualified to organize your trek to Machu Picchu.
- Eco-friendly Local Tour Operator: We respect and protect the environment and the local communities that we visit. We use biodegradable products, recycle waste, support local businesses, and donate to social projects.
- Door-To-Door Service: Pick-up and drop-off are included at no additional cost from your hotel or Airbnb located mainly in the surrounding area of the Historic Center of Cusco.
- Delicious Andean Fusion Food: During your expedition to Machu Picchu, taste delicious foods prepared by our highly recommended chefs for this kind of experience to Machu Picchu. If you have any dietary request or allergy let us know.
- High-Quality Camping Equipment: Included kitchen tent, dining tent with tables and chairs, portable private toilet, and comfortable 4 people Eureka Tent (2 people per tent).
- Comfortable Sleeping Pads: Included double thickness foam sleeping mattress, and inflatable pillow.
- Labor Welfare: We take care of all our staff, and fully comply with the salary and insurance of our porters, cooks, horsemen, and additional staff.
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