Ecuador and the Galapagos
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.
The packed weight of your trek bag while trekking should be no more than 15 kgs./33 lbs.
You must bring the following items:
Hiking boots
Sandals or shoes which are comfortable when wet*(1)
Socks
Trekking trousers / pants
Waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
Underwear
Baselayer shirts
Casual shirt and/or T-shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper/sweater
Waterproof jacket
Sunhat
Warm hat
Eyewear - Sunglasses
Gloves or mittens
Headtorch/Headlamp with spare batteries
Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles 1 Litre (1 Quart) x2
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Swimwear (for thermal pools and on the boat)
Towel (for swimming)
Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag contents dry)
Second (fold-away) bag for storing trekking equipment*(2)
Small padlock (to lock trek bag)
Daypack 25 - 30 litres
The following items are optional:
Trekking poles
Training shoes /Sneakers or similar for camp use
Spare laces
Shorts
Gaiters
Scarf or buff
Nailbrush
Wet wipes
Travel clothes
Camera, film/memory cards, batteries
Penknife (remember to pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
Notes
*(1) Some of the island stops on the Galapagos cruise may involve ‘wet landings’ where there is no jetty and you step directly onto the beach.
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*(2) Trekking clothes and equipment not required for the Galapagos section of the holiday can be stored at the hotel in Quito
