Salkantay Trek Packing Lists
Luggage storage and load limits :
- During the trek your main luggage will be stored at your hotel in Cuzco 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 3-4 days. Your team of porters or horsman will carry these bags together with the food and equipment for the trail.
Please note that you will not have access to these items until the end of each day as the horseman 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. By Peruvian law the duffle bag must not weigh more than 7 kilograms (15lbs) which is to include your sleeping bag. All bags will be weighed before being accepted. If you require more than 7 kilograms, it will then be your responsibility to carry the extra amount together with your day pack.
Packing List for the Salkantay Trek
Please note: During the Salkantay trek even daytime temperatures can become extremely cold with a wind chill factor, especially on day 2 crossing the high passes.
* Original International Student Identity Card (in case you have applied for a student discount) - * One sleeping bag per person: our sleeping bags are -18ºC-comfort (0ºF), mummy form and include a sleeping liner. They are cleaned after every use and have a maximum usage of 30 trips, can also be hired in our office for US$25.
- * One pillow per person
- * Roll mats are provided however for greater comfort and warmth, Thermorest style mattresses can also be hired in our office for US$15.
* 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.
* Waterproof clothing: A plastic poncho is recommended and can be purchased easily for approx US$1. - * A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek
- * Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
- * Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended
- * Sandals or jogging shoes for a higher comfort while at camp
- * Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping
- * Flashlight/headlamp and batteries
- * Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
- * Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
- * Sun block
- * After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
- * Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – no malaria risk has been reported
- * Handkerchiefs
- * Toilet paper
- * Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc. Please note that we do provide a daily morning snack and our meal service is very complete and well supplied. This recommendation applies for all clients being used to a specific snack, as it may happen that it is not included in our selection
- * Water container and water for the first morning. Important notice: plastic water bottles are no longer allowed into Machu Picchu. Plastic water containers (ie. Nalgene) or metal ones are recommended
- * Optionally: water- sterilizing tablets in case you pick up water from streams or rivers along the route. Otherwise, we provide filtered boiled water, which is safe to drink and has not reported any health problem so far
- Small towel
- * Swimsuit (if you wish to go to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes)
- * Cash in soles and/or US$
- * Optional: walking sticks or poles (rubber covers required in order not to damage archaeological sites)
Documents
- * Original Passports
- * Salkantay Trek Map(Will be provide in the briefing day)
- * Original International Student Identity Card (in case you have applied for a student discount)
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