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If you are hiring a porter to carry your backpack, carry a 2nd smaller daypack with you. Dont forget to lock your bigger pack since it will make it to the campsite much earlier than you
If possible, I would highly recommend taking a duckpack (rainproof coverng) for both your backpack, and daypack (if using) - Worst thing is the contents of your pack getting wet!!
Well worn in trekking shoes with atleast 4 pairs of wicking socks
1-2 pairs of trekking pants - the convertible ones that zip off into shorts are the best! (The 2nd pair is really a luxury, in case you get rained on)
3-4 wicking and quick dry shirts - long/short sleeved.
Light fleece jacket - useful for chilly nights and definetly for 2nd day at dead woman's pass
Heavier fleece for layering on 2nd day and also in the morning of the 4th day when you start hiking around 4am or so.
Rainproof wind cheater - Any good shell will do. Absolutely necessary gear at Dead Woman's pass.
A regular woolen sweater for layering if it gets cold. Locally purchased alpaca sweater or poncho will do.
Pair of light fleece gloves and cap that covers your ears for extra warmth on 2nd day.
Pair of lightweight rainproof pants
Sunglasses; wide brimmed hat
Flashlights/headlamps with 1 extra set of batteries for 4th morning.
Sandals/tevas you can slip into when you camp for the night (optional)
Sunscreen and insect repellant with DEET (no malaria risk, but good to always protect yourself)
A small toiletry kit with a quick drying towel (there are showers at camp on night 3 !!! you can buy soap and shampoo for $1 each, but there are no towels to rent!!), deodorant, baby powder, etc
Lots of film if bringing a film camera
Extra batteries and memory cards if using digicam
Sleeping bags are usually provided by the trek company. Bring your own sleeping bag liner since we found the hygiene of most of these bags very questionable.
Trekking companies provide tents and sleeping mats.
Make sure to splurge ($1 or $2!!!) and buy the bamboo walking poles at the trailhead. You will not regret spending on those downhills, believe me!
Rainproof your backpack(s). if you pack everything in your backpack/daypack in ziploc bags and then maybe place them in a garbage bag, and then pack those into your pack, you have extra waterproof protection.
Rain is something that is hard to avoid on the inca trail. Ponchos are available in Cusco and at the trailhead, although the quality really doesnt compare with the rainproof material you can purchase outside.
Drinking water on the trek is extremely important - make sure you take enough bottles to hold about 2 liters of water. Caribiners are a good thing to have handy - you can easily attach water bottles to your daypack/backpack using these. Leave a Comment
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 My shoes by Tourmaline9
Depending on the season, bring a poncho for the rain. Shoes, get the best hiking shoes you can get your hands on, it will make the difference between a good hike and one that can go really bad, I spent $160 on my hiking shoes, because of that I had an easier time going down hill on rocks, at one point you go down 3,000 steps that takes 4hours, main point is you need goood shoes. Sunscreen I was there in April it wasnt to bad but one day I did get burnt. Insect repellant, I was bit several times with out. A sleeping bag, a good one to if you want to be comfortable. Company’s provide tents. Good pair of jeans, jeans protects you well.
Bring plenty of batteries, I mean plenty, you don't want to get half way there and have to slow down because your running out.
Bring medicine, I forget the name of the of the stuff they sell in Cusco for altitude sickness, but it works, and I need feel sick a couple times, just ask around. Leave a Comment
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A light travel bag or backpack is enough. You really don't want to lug a heavy suitcase around and really don't need to either.
Definately bring clothes you can wear in layers. It is cold in the morning (around 0 C sometimes, but can easily warm up to about 20 -23 C by noon. Big difference in temperatures! I suggest to wear a t-shirt or tank top with a sweater and a light jacket in the morning. Pack comfortable shoes with thick soles. Many of the streets are cobblestoned.
It is chilly at night, so you may want to pack pj's. I didn't ,but it was no problem. You can buy a nice pair of very comfy cotton trousers anywhere in Cusco for about $5 US. I bought a couple of pairs for myself and a few as souvenirs and everyone I gave them to loved them. They have a drawstring waist and also ties at the ankles and buttoned pockets on the sides. You can also purchase a T-shirt for around $2-3 US. The T-shirts with the Inka Cola logo are cool.. And there you go, a nice pair of Peruvian pjs for $7!
The sun is strong so either pack a hat or buy a cute one there for about $2.
Definately bring sunscreen, Especially if you are going to Machu Picchu. The sun is very strong and there are very few shaded areas.
Bring some toliet paper also. If you visit some of the villages in the Sacred Valley, the toilet faclitlies may not provide it.
In addition to your regular camera, bring a disposable panoramic camera for pictures of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. Leave a Comment
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cumbre de Machu Picchu by Prinsalsita, 4 more photos
* water bottle carrier the best one, pretty and super cheap is sold at the entrances of any turistic place
= porta botella de agua la mejor , mas bonita , baratisima es vendida a la entrada de cualquier lugar turistico en cuzco
* small money carrier or camara carrier for easy access to your money, map and camera
= pequena cartera or bolsita para cargar tu dinero , mapa y camara
* sneakers = zapatillas or trekking shoes = zapatos de montana
* trekking sandles = sandalias para caminar
* shorts = pantalones cortos
* several bathing suits preferable 2 piece = ropa de bano preferible 2 piezas
* light jacket or rain coat = corta viento o impremiable
* light breathable long sleeve tshirt = un polo delgado suave de manga larga
* poncho, blanket or jacket or something to warm you up for late night's trekking
= poncho, manta o chaqueta o algo que te cubra en una caminata de noche
* several tshirts that you are planning to give away after using them, it will be cheaper to get rid of them than carrying your laundry
= varios polos que planeas regarlarlos despues de usarlos, sera mas barato desaherte que estar cargando con tu ropa sucia
* waterproof watch = reloj a prueba de agua
*comfortable panst which you can take them out easily and have underneath your bathing suit
= pantalones comodos que puedas quitartelos facilmente y debajo tener tu ropa de bano
* If you can carry a small first aid stuff {bandaids, cleaning swabs etc but lower your weight
* small hand wash towel that you can use to clean wounds in case you fall and scratch or get a cut
= toalla pequena de mano que puedas usar para limpiar heridas en caso de un corte o un rasguno
* thin scarf that you can use to wrap a leg or arm if dislocated and also use it to cover you from the sun
= una chalina delgada de seda o algo labable para poder usarlo en caso necesitas vendar un dislocado
* a digital camera that takes the best pictures and movie clips in case you want to cathch the unbelievable beauty
= una camara digital que toma buenas fotos y filma clips en caso que quieras hacer tomas de belleza increible
* enough memory cards and/or your laptop to download the pictures every night
=suficiente tarjetas de memoria y/o tu laptop para bajarlas cada noche
* Make sure you have enough batteries or a battery charger that works on a 220 volts
=asegurate que tienes suficientes pilas o cargador de pilas que funciona en 220 voltios
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if you are planing to camp out ck with the camping shops for the basics
just remember that any flamables will not be allowed in the plane.
* flash drive , MP3 player -recorder with audiphones in case you want to record the sound of the incas flutes and also if you want to hear your music while trekking
= MP3 player, grabador de voz , pequeno que sincronize FM o AM con audifonos de bolsillo para grabar la musica de las quenas incaicas o para oir tu musica mientras haces tu caminata
* buy a water bottle carrier from pisaq or any touristic entrance and buy your water
= compra tu porta botella en pisaq o en cualquier entrada turistica y compra tu agua
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Be sure to wrap all your toiletries in a platsic bag (sealed if possible) before you fly into Cusco. The altitude will make your shampoos, tooth paste etc basically explode! I don't know the techinal reason for it but in order to protect the rest of your stuff from getting soap on it, wrap your toiletries in plastic before packing it away. I learnt that the hard way...
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You'll probably buy more than you expect in Peru - so leave extra room in your luggage for souvenirs! (or bring an extra empty bag)
Cusco is not chilly in July/August - it is COLD. Bring your hat, gloves, jacket, or be prepared to buy some on the street for 5 Nuevo soles.
There's an environmental issue in and aroudn Cusco - because you can't drink the water, people live off of water bottles. Those water bottles have to wind up somewhere and usually it's downriver. So please, for the sake of the environment, try to bring your own water bottle, then in Cusco, buy the large size bottles, and refill your own smaller one. It will help cut down on waste and pollution.
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 packing in the good times at
the quinta by richiecdisc
Always carry toilet paper, only touristy restaurants have it on hand.
Wide angle and polarizer to cut down on glare. Zoom for people pictures.
It's good to keep a good attitude when people try and sell you things on the street. We found it best to just totally ignore them or they would not give up. Nice to have some friends to laugh about it all with too and the quinta was our favorite place to do it. Leave a Comment
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If you're going to spend a few days in Cusco and around the area I strongly recomment to take with you many different types of clothes that you can layer. During the day it's very likely that it will be sunny and warm-ish, you can walk around in a T-shirt, though if it's cloudy it might get somewhat fresh or plain cold. At night it can get VERY VERY cold, so you'll need a nice coat if you don't want to get sick!
Also take a pair of good & comfortable shoes to do all the walking! Leave a Comment
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