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- 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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