{"id":3690,"date":"2020-03-10T22:32:20","date_gmt":"2020-03-11T03:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/?p=3690"},"modified":"2024-03-01T12:33:26","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T17:33:26","slug":"what-should-you-pack-for-the-inca-trail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/what-should-you-pack-for-the-inca-trail","title":{"rendered":"What should you pack for the Inca Trail?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although you do not need any particular skill to complete the<\/span> Inca Trail<\/b><\/a> trail, some good health and fitness will help you get to the end, Machu Picchu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

During this fabulous trek you will appreciate how <\/span>views of white-tipped mountains and high cloud forest combine with the magic of walking from one cliff-hugging ruin to the next, all building up to that first glimpse of the iconic stone settlement crowning a misty mountaintop. Therefore, since you will find some parts more difficult than others, we recommend packing only the more essential things for the <\/span>Inca Trail<\/b><\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n

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Take your personal documents to the Inca Trail. It is a must do.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

What should you bring?:<\/b><\/h4>\n
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  • Personal Documents, the one you used to make your booking. This way it can match with the information shown in your Inca Trail permit. If you have booked as a student, you have to bring your valid student card.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Original Passport<\/span><\/li>\n
  • A backpack (the smaller the better)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Hiking Boots<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Camera<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Music<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Extra money for souvenirs, drinks and tips.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For your duffel:<\/b><\/h4>\n

    Porters will carry up to 5 kg of your personal items. This must include your sleeping bag and air matt (if you bring\/rent one). From us these two items weigh 2.5 kg<\/span>.<\/b><\/h4>\n