Included in the Package:

• Hiking boots: comfortable and sturdy with non-slip soles that fit well.
• A change of clothes – please be prepared for every type of weather from cold and hot, to wet and dry. (It is important to remember to pack only what is necessary.)
• Spare, dry socks are a necessity.
• Rain gear: a waterproof jacket and pants to protect from rain. You can buy a rain poncho almost everywhere but best to do so in Mollepata for around $1.50 USD.
• Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen: to protect from the sun and wind at high altitudes.
• Insect Repellent – minimum recommended 20% DEET – although there is no recorded malaria in the area, bites can be itchy.
• Sandals to allow your feet to rest.
• Swimsuit (if you want to enjoy the thermal springs).
• Original Passport and student cards.
• Flashlight or headlamp.
• Please bear in mind that knives or anything with a sharp metal point will be confiscated in Machu Picchu.
• Cash! – Enough for snacks, tips, souvenirs, - bring in small denominations - no large notes.