WHAT WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU BRING FOR THE INCA TRAIL
– A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek
– Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
– Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended
– Sandals or jogging shoes for a higher comfort while at camp
– Warm clothes, including jacket, hat, gloves, fleeces. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping
– Flashlight/headlamp and batteries
– Umbrella.
– Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
– Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
– Sun block
– After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
– Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – no malaria risk has been reported
– Handkerchiefs
– Toilet paper
– Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc. (this is in case of a specific snack that maybe it is not include in our selection of meal service).
– Water container and water for the first morning. Important notice: plastic water bottles are no longer allowed into the Inca Trail. Plastic water containers (ie. Nalgene) or metal ones are recommended
– Optionally: water- sterilizing tablets in case you pick up water from streams or rivers along the route. Otherwise, we provide filtered boiled water, which is safe to drink and has not reported any health problem so far
– Small towel
– Swimsuit (if you wish to go to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes)
– Cash in soles and/or US$
– Original passport
– Original International Student Identity Card (in case you have applied for a student discount)
NECESSARY EQUIPMENT:
– High Mountain Tents.
– One inflatable sleeping pad
– First-aid kit including oxygen bottles.
– Torch
– Optional: walking sticks or poles (rubber covers required in order not to damage the Inca Trail)
*The equipment it is supply by the tour operator
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