Machu Picchu Tours Packing List

Machu Picchu Tours Packing List

Machu Picchu Tours Packing List

Peru is home to one of the most famous archeological site in the World, and the most famous in South America: Machu Picchu. A deeply fascinating, mysterious, ancient city that mesmerizes nearly all its visitors, “The Lost City of the Incas” is a place every traveler must visit.

What makes a visit to Machu Picchu and the Peruvian city of Cusco truly fantastic for the adventurous traveler though is the maze of hiking trails, routes, amazing day Tours and Amazing package Tours that wind through the surrounding mountains, allowing stunning combinations of hiking, camping, adventure and cultural tourism. Part of the Andes Mountain Range, the peaks around Machu Picchu tower over 21,000 feet in elevation / 6220m in elevation! Our Package Tours and Our Peru hiking trips, all of which are either porter-supported camping treks, Package Tours or luxurious inn-based itineraries, explore this stunning part of Peru and will leave you truly astonished at the history, beauty and wonder of Peru!

Check out our list of Machu Picchu Day tours, Package Tours, hiking and trekking tour options. We’re sure you will love our homeland and our team Runas Expeditions.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING?

  • Original Passport.
  • International Student Cart (if book as a student).
  • Travel insurance.
  • Walking boots
  • Good backpack or daypack. (20 liters maximum)
  • Waterproof jacket & Warm jacket, hat and gloves.
  • Recyclable water container or camel bag.
  • T-shirts & Comfortable trousers.
  • Sun hat + sunglasses.
  • Sun protection cream
  • Insect repellent
  • Toiletries (toilet paper, wet wipes, personal towel)
  • Personal medication.
  • Extra money.

 

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?

ESSENTIAL

Valid Passport
Valid Passport
Extra money (recommended soles)
Extra money (recommended soles)
Personal medication
Personal medication
Water bottle or CamelBak
Water bottle or CamelBak
Sunblock: factor 70 or more
Sunblock: factor 70 or more
Personal Care Products
Personal Care Products

CLOTHING

Hiking boots or shoes (preferably waterproof)
Hiking boots or shoes (preferably waterproof)
Light footwear or sandals
Light footwear or sandals
Trekking pants (*)
Trekking pants (*)
Trekking socks
Trekking socks
Pair of thermal pants
Pair of thermal pants
Warm jacket
Warm jacket
Waterproof jacket
Waterproof jacket
Raincoat or rain poncho
Raincoat or rain poncho
Waterproof or wool gloves
Waterproof or wool gloves
Sun hat to protect neck and face
Sun hat to protect neck and face
Wool hat for the cold
Wool hat for the cold
Neck gaiter or buff
Neck gaiter or buff
Sunglasses with UV protection
Sunglasses with UV protection

EQUIPMENT

Sleeping bag (-15°C)
Sleeping bag (-15°C)
Trekking poles
Trekking poles
Medium trekking backpack (15 - 25 liter)
Medium trekking backpack (15 - 25 liter)

RECOMMENDED

Camera and charger
Camera and charger
Power bank
Power bank
Snacks: Energy bars, chocolate, candies, dried fruits, etc.
Snacks: Energy bars, chocolate, candies, dried fruits, etc.
Bathing suit
Bathing suit
Towel
Towel
Flashlight
Flashlight