Packing List for Inca Trail Trek
Luggage storage and load limits
During the trek your main luggage will be stored at your hotel in Cuzco or you can leave into our office and you will receive a small duffle bag at your briefing (which will be held the evening before you start the trek) to pack clothes for 4 or 3 days. Your team of porters will carry these bags together with the food and equipment for the trail (If you hired an extra porter of course, otherwise you will have to carry all your personal stuff by yourself including sleeping bags and Mattress) Please note that you will not have access to these items until the end of each day as the porters will always be ahead of the group. You should therefore bring a day pack in which you can carry personal belongings such as your camera, water and sun screen etc... All bags will be weighed before being accepted. If you require an extra horse, you will have to pay US$ 60 for 9 Kilos or US$120 for 18 Kilos otherwise, it will then be your responsibility to carry the extra amount together with your day pack.
Packing List for the Inca Trail Trek.Passport.- You MUST takes your passport and a photocopy is not sufficient. (Keep it in a plastic bag in case of rain).
Sleeping bag. - You will need a good warm sleeping bag. Where possible we recommend you bring your own sleeping bag, however adequate ones can be hired locally (For approx US$20, a down sleeping bag which is minus 20 degrees selcius ) but we can take no responsibility for the standard. If you are planning to hire a bag it is a good idea to bring a silk sleeping bag liner to use inside for added warmth and comfort. A four season (or -10) bag is recommended for the winter months. At other times you will probably be fine in a 3 season (or -4/-5) bag although this depends on how much you feel the cold and is given as a guideline only. Roll mats are provided however for greater comfort and warmth, Thermo rest style mattresses can also be hired in Cuzco for US$15. If you are travelling in winter and you do not wish to invest in a 4 season bag you may want to consider purchasing a 3 season bag plus a sleeping bag liner and bringing additional clothing.
Silk sleeping bag liner.- Especially recommended if you plan to hire a sleeping bag but can also give your own bag added warmth.
Well worn-in waterproof walking boots : Good quality, comfortable footwear is essential. Whatever you wear on your feet the most important thing is comfort. It is vital to ensure your boots are well worn in and lightweight. Ankle support and waterproofing is recommended but if you already have something comfortable with good grip on rocks then don’t go rushing out to buy new boots – you are better off with your well worn in pair!
Waterproof clothing : A plastic poncho is recommended and can be purchased easily for US$10!
Small lightweight umbrella : Light umbrellas which pack away to almost nothing can be useful to keep away drizzle.
Plastic bags - to keep your belongings & clothes dry (wrap everything in plastic bags).
Toilet paper - Most important! Also small plastic bags for rubbish which can then be thrown in the main rubbish bag provided by the porters.
Small towel & basic personal toiletries. There is an opportunity for a shower at the campsite on the third night so bring travel size shampoo and shower gel if you would like to use it, plus wetwipes for the rest of the trek.
Water bottle – Bring 1 large (1.5 litre) or 2/3 small water bottles which can be refilled on the trek with boiled water which will be supplied when it is possible to make camp.
Warm clothing for nights - Fleece, long pants, woollen hat, and gloves
Thermal underwear – If trekking in winter or you feels the cold
Walking clothing in layers – e.g. zip off trousers, fleece, T-shirts
Personal medication and first aid kit - Band-aids, Imodium, Panadol, rehydration sachets
Camera and spare batteries, memory cards and/or film - There are no electrical outlets on the trek so make sure you fully charge or/and have spare batteries!
Snacks - Chocolates, chips, biscuits, energy bars.
Torch – (flash-light or headlamp) - this is very important, and spare batteries.
Sunscreen, sunglasses and sunhat
Tropical strength insect repellent
Antiseptic hand gel
Swimwear - for hot pools at the Hot springs in Lares and Aguas Calientes - towels can be hired there for 3 soles.
Flip flops / thongs / sandals / jandals – good to change into at camp.
