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CAT provides North Face Trail Equipment
For the Inca Trail, Class Adventure Travel provides clients with the most comfortable and best quality gear available in order to ensure a great trek. All of our gear is North Face, and while we provide top-quality air mattresses and tents, please take note of the climate, appropriate clothing, and what to pack sections below in order to guarantee an unforgettable adventure. |
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Renovated carriages have beautiful panoramic windows offering enhanced scenic views and photographic opportunities. |
Climate |
Cusco's climate is divided into two differentiated seasons: the rainy season, from November to April (the heaviest rainfalls occurring usually between January - March); and the dry season, from May to October. The dry season is colder, so temperatures can drop to below 0 degrees at night.
Along the Inca Trail, temperatures range from 15-20ºC during the day if it's sunny, to 05-10ºC during the day if not sunny or 0-05ºC at night in the first 2 campsites. At Wiñaywayna and Machupicchu, at lower altitude, temperatures are usually warmer though warm clothes are still recommended at night.
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Appropriate Clothing |
| Hiking pants and T-shirts are commonly used during the day, complemented by sweaters, fleeces and waterproof jackets. It is convenient to have light rain gear available in the daypack (rain poncho or jacket and/or rain pants) as the weather can change easily and become rainy. At night, warm clothing is required in the first two campsites, down jackets can be useful, otherwise a fleece and a jacket. During the third day (if sunny) and in Machu Picchu, convertible hiking pants are useful, and can be switched into shorts if necessary. Machu Picchu has a warm climate, getting only cold at night. More details are found in the "What to pack" list below. |
What to Pack |
- Non-disposable canteen (Nalgene type) and water for the first morning. 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 problems so far.
- Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, muesli, etc. Please beware 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.
- Optional: walking sticks or poles (rubber covers required as to not to damage the Inca Trail)
- Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces. Thermal clothing is perfect for sleeping
- Sleeping bag (it can be hired the day prior from our outfitter for US$ 4.00 / day)
- Camera, films and batteries (batteries deplete more rapidly under cold conditions)
- A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek
- Rain gear or rain poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco)
- Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended
- Mattress: will be provided by the agency but is to be carried by you
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
- After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
- Insect repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – no malaria risk has been reported
- Swimsuit (if you intend to go to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes)
- Cash in soles and/or US$ (no ATM machines in Aguas Calientes)
- Flashlight and batteries
- Handkerchiefs
- Toilet paper
- Small towel
- Sun block
- Original passport
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