Packing Suggestions

October is the beginning of the rainy season in the Andes. It is typical “spring” weather with a variety of weather. It can be sunny, rainy, partly cloudy, cold & hot - all in one day!.  The key to preparing for Peru is layers, layers, layers :)

Rain jacket / poncho

Light puffy coat or jacket

Fleece / sweatshirt

sweater / shawl

Long sleeve shirts

T-shirts

Tank tops

Pants / tights

Shorts

Undergarments

PJs

Socks - quick dry socks like smart wool best

Slippers 

Hiking boots (waterproof ideally)

Walking shoes 

Flip flops / slides / sandals

Bathing suit / sarong

***Laundry service is available at hotel at an additional cost

Toiletries

Earplugs / eye mask 

Basic first-aid kit

Insect repellant

Sunscreen

Sunglasses

Sunhat

Day backpack for daily excursions

Duffle bag or backpack for overnight stay at Machu Picchu

Water bottle / thermal cup

Headphones / earbuds

Journal & pen

Phone charger (converter not required)

Prescription medications

Herbal & Homeopathic Support

Vitamine & mineral Supplements

Chlor-oxygen or chlorophyll supplement \ Altitude herbal tincture  

Ginger candies or motion sickness meds

Electrolytes to add to water daily

Activated charcoal

Cold & flu meds or herbs

Favorite snacks