Packing for the Inca Trail can be a real challenge – what to pack for the Inca trail? do you want to be comfortable and have what you need for 4 (or more!) days? But you’ll need to keep your pack light. It’s a struggle and worth spending some time considering carefully before throwing your bag together.

This is why we’ve created this ultimate Inca Trail packing list – we’re sharing exactly what to pack for the Inca Trail, and what is better to leave behind.

We’re sharing some travel essentials we never leave home without, plus some of the tricks we’ve learned along the way to make long treks like this even easier and much more enjoyable, whether you’re a novice or a pro.

Plus, keep reading for our summary of exactly what to do with the things you won’t be taking on the trail, why you’ll actually have TWO full bags with you on the Inca Trail – and how to pack them both.

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Dressing Properly For The Classic Inca Trail

The best way to deal with all the different temperatures and microclimates each day on the Inca Trail to Machupicchu is to dress well and using several clothes.

Or layers rather than using one jumper expecting it’s enough for the whole trek. In case you forgot something in your Inca Packing List For Machu Picchu. No need to panic, you can get all the rest cheap hiking gear in Cusco City, there are so many stores around Plaza de Armas. They sell proper hiking gear or you can go further from the Plaza de Armas take a taxi to Real Plaza Mall 15 minutes

Here We list the most Esencial Packing list to Visit Machu Picchu An Inca Trail Hike

Don’t forget the flashlight in your Packing list! and it is personal no sharing ( this always happens! ) no electricity at the campsite, quite a useful tool in need to prepare your bed or find facilities. As mentioned. The best way to pack your clothes for the Inca Trail Tour is in layers, and don’t forget to weigh your duffle bag in your hotel before leaving.

Remember is only 7 kg. This way you don’t need to pack up too many things, but by packing smartly and with a little help, you will be definitely prepared for your wonderful Adventure along the Inca Trail to Machupicchu!

First Up: your Bag

As soon as you’ll arrive in Cusco. Your Tour Guide will meet you at your hotel for the pre-trek Briefing with your group and the tour manager. Then You’ll be providing a small duffel bag from the company to pack -up all your personal belongings.

As we mention before your packet duffel bug has a 6-7 kilogram max weight limit, so pack only the necessary thing you will need for the Inca trail to Machupicchu

For the Machupicchu Inca trail. You will need a small daypack enough to hold things you will need during each day

Don’t Carry Extra weight while you are Hiking

Highly Recommendation, leave in the Hotel things you won’t use while hiking the 4-day Inca Trail. Or leave in our office store all your extra belonging, also keep in mind, you won’t have access to it until the end of your trip.

NOTE: what you have to pack for the Short Inca Trail which is done in 2 days is totally different from what you will learn in this article.

Passport

Passport: you Must bring and carry your Original passport while you are hiking the Inca Trail. ( it must be expiring ) Keep it in a weatherproof bag in case it rains.

Sleeping Bag

Very important! Try to get a good quality feather sleeping bag. You won’t carry it yourself, our porters will, as lighter, as better! (-5) or you can rent a good quality REI sleeping bag in our Office – Cusco.

Sleeping Roll Math: thermal rest math would be better. but we have REI Co-op AirRail Plus Sleeping Pad for rent

Waterproof Hiking Boots or Comfortable Hiking Shoes

Don’t try to lock with brand-new hiking boots, you will probably end up with painful blisters after the first day. Choose your order to secure comfort for your feet.

Your boots should be lightweight and have uncle support and grip. Inca trail means paved and a lot of stairs all the way up and down. Don’t expect to walk in the park

Have you got comfortable hiking shoes on your packing list? learn more HEREin this link => Appropriate Hiking boots to do the Inca trail

Water Bottle

Highly recommend using a refillable bottle because. We will provide you with water every day, this way you and all trekkers reduce the pollution and garbage on the Inca Trail to Machupicchu. We suggest you buy two x one-liter bottles or if you feel comfortable with a CamelBack still working at your convenience.

Walking Poles

Great stuff to add to your Ultimate Packing list for The Classic Inca Trail to Machupicchu, helps with your balance, reduces weight for your legs, a great help to keep safe going down steep stairs. You can bring your own, or rent here in our office. Black Diamond pols

Sleeping Bag Liner

You really only need this if you plan on renting a sleeping bag, however, it does add a little extra snuggle on a cold night

Any Cain of plastic bags: To keep things dry in your daypack and for your garbage.

Daily Clothes.

During the Inca Trail you will hike between 6-9 hours per day, very important to be prepared and enjoy the views during the walk but no matter the temperature trekking the Inca trail definitely warms you up, pack layers you can easily take off and put on.

Dry-Fit Long sleeve shirt: Don’t use cotton for trekking, this material takes longer to dry.

Hiking shorts: Ideal if you have or are about to have 2 in 1 hiking pants with zippers to make them shorts!

Warm Jacket: Better if it has a hoodie, if not get a hat, you may need it to keep warm your ears during the chilly nights at the campsite.

• 2 t-shirts
• two long-sleeved t-shirts
• Four pairs of hiking socks
• A pair of long pants
• Gloves
• Flip flops/ thongs ( to relax your foot at the end of each hiking day
• Thermal underwear and base layers: For ladies advisable bring 3x short sleeve shirts
• Rain Plastic poncho: highly recommendable because is 100% waterproof

Packing headgear

Very important to mention.  You must have on your packing list for the Inca Trail to Machupicchu, the sun gets very strong during the day, stronger than normal probably where you are from. Here you will hike at a high altitude and the sun can badly burn, so it is very important to save your head from unwelcome effects after being long in a sun during the day. Also, chilly nights require some head warmth.

• Sun Hat
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen: Sun cream and lip balm – you will trek at a high altitude the sun intensity is higher than normal.
• Beanie
• Scarf

Other Impredicible Accessories Packing list Inca Trail

Few other accessories which are necessary to have on the packing list for the Inca Trail to Machupicchu. For everyone to enjoy this wonderful trip!

1. Camera and extra batteries as there are no charging points along the trail.
2. Cash for tips for porters, guide and small purchases, access toilets at Machu Picchu, etc.
3. Snacks Energy bars, mix nuts

A General First Aid Kit

Such as Insect repellent, hand sanitizer, Rehydration sachets, Tylenol, Imodium, band-aids, and Diamox for Altitude sickness

Toilette paper!: This is just as important as good shoes. One or two rolls should be enough. You should also pack some plastic bags, so you can bag up your paper and rubbish along the way (the porters carry rubbish in large bags). Many trekkers leave their papers on the trail after they relieve themselves, which is very uncool.

Basic personal Toiletries:

Prepare to embrace your grimy side – you won’t have access to a shower on the Inca Trail until day three, and the facilities aren’t particularly glamorous (you’re unlikely to have any hot water either).   We suggest packing a small towel, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, travel soap, and a packet of wet wipes very handy in lieu of a shower…

Swimsuit: you may need it in Aguas Calientes in a hot spring.

We hope you found this Packing List for the Machu Picchu travel. If you would have any further questions. Feel free to contact us at tourleadersperu@gmail.com and we will be more than happy to assist you!

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