THINGS TO BRING ON THE TREKS

• Backpack for your daypack
• Original passport (mandatory).
• International student identity card (ISIC) if you are claiming a student discount.
• Personal first-aid kit and any medecines that you require
• Sleeping bag (for 15US$ you can also rent one from us)
• Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
• Strong foot wear preferably walking boots with ankle support.
• Sandals or jogging shoes for a higher comfort while at camp
• One complete change of clothing sweater, jacket-shirt fleece, beanie, hat, gloves for the night, thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping.
• Water bottles (metal or nalgene type)
• Flash light/headlamp and batteries
• Sunscreen
• After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
• Hat or cap to protect from the sun, rain and cold
• Insect repellent
• Snacks, dried fruit, biscuits, chocolate, energy bars etc. Please note that we do provide a very complete and well supplied meal service. This recommendation applies for all clients being used to a specific snack, as it may happen that it is not included in our selection.
• Toilet paper and handkerchiefs
• Camera, films and extra batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
• Some extra to buy drinks and for emergencies in Peruvian soles
• Walking poles (optional, if your poles have metal spikes please do not forget the rubber protection if you intend to use them on the Inca Trail)
• Small towel
• Swimsuit (if you whish to take a bath in the hot springs)