Vilcanota and the Sacred Valley for Connoisseurs
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.
You must bring the following items:
Hiking boots
Socks
Underwear
Trekking trousers / trekking pants
Waterproof jacket
Waterproof over-trousers / rain-pants
Long johns (thermal underwear)
Thermal baselayer shirts (2 short sleeve, 2 long sleeve)
Casual shirts and/or T-shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Gloves or mittens
Sunhat
Warm hat
Eyewear - Sunglasses
Daypack 30 litres – 2000 cu in.
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 / 2 pint (x2)
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial handwash
Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
The following items are optional:
Trainers / sneakers or similar
Spare laces
Nailbrush
Trekking poles
Insect repellant – (DEET)
Camera, media, spare batteries
Travel clothes
Notes:
All bedding is provided in the Andean Lodges. You do not require a sleeping bag for this trip.
