Final Checklist

One of the important prerequisites of a successful Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is being properly equipped. Ensure that you are well equipped – print the Checklist below and mark it off, it will be an essential part of your preparation for the Trek. Please remember to limit the weight of your duffel bag and its content, to be carried by the porters, to 7 kg (14 lbs.) or less.

Please note: This checklist is only a guideline

Travel Documents

Valid passport and visa
Airline ticket
International health card with immunizations (Yellow fever)
Travel insurance
Medical insurance
US$ cash / Travellers Checks / Credit Card

Essential Items

We provide a duffle bag for your clothes which will be carried by the porters. An extra bag to be left at the hotel with extra clothes
Day backpack – between 20 – 35 litres. Large enough to carry your water, camera, raincoat, lunch pack, snacks & warm clothing
Sleeping bag (it can be rente in our office)
Water bottle / containers

Gear to be used in the camp sites

Waterproof, breathable & windproof jacket (outer wear like Ventex, Gore-Tex or Jeantex)
Waterproof, breathable & windproof pants (outer wear)
Polar fleece (middle layer)
Thermal underwear (under layers)
Mittens or warm gloves
Glove liners (if necessary)
One pair thermal (polertex) socks

Hiking Gear

Shorts
Hiking pants
Regular underwear
T-shirts
Raincoat or Poncho

Footwear

Water resistant semi-stiff hiking boots – mid weight boots work great
Shoes for overnight camps – sneakers, running shoes, etc.
2 -3 pairs of Socks –
Liner socks – to keep your feet dry and limit the risk of blisters

Equipment

Sun hat or similar (with a brim)
Water bottles
Head lamp, good strong one with spare batteries and an extra light bulb
Water purification tablets
Sunglasses,

Personal Items

Toilet kit (soap, tooth brush, toilet articles, wet wipes, etc.)
Towel
Sun screen and lip protection, SPF 30+
Ziploc bags, to protect camera, binoculars, etc. from dust
Toilet paper
Money belt for passport and valuables

Medical and First Aid Supplies

Headache tablets
Altitude sickness-Diamox (if not allergic to sulpha)
Diarrhoea – Imodium
Nausea – Valoid
Malaria – Prophylaxis
Water purification tablets
Painkillers
Muscular sprains
Abrasions blisters and cuts – Plaster, bandages
Antiseptic cream – Betadine
Flu and colds
Eye drops
Insect repellent

Optional Items

Camera, extra lenses and film (ASA 200 film recommended)
Binoculars
Powdered sports drinks for the climb (ex. Game or Isotonic drinks)
Pocket knife
Notebook & pencil
Plastic bags to keep clothing dry (masking tape)
Energy snacks and sweets
Video camera, tapes, battery packs and tri-pod