For the Sacred Valley Tour

• Lightweight backpack
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Light and comfortable clothing
• Light jacket or sweater (temperatures can change during the day)
• Rain jacket or plastic poncho
• Hat or cap
• Sunglasses and sunscreen
• Water bottle
• Camera or phone for photos
• Cash for souvenirs, optional entrances, or personal expenses
  (Card payments are available in some places)

For the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Documents

• Original passport (mandatory)
  (Required to enter the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu)

Backpack & Hiking Gear

• Day backpack (25–35 liters recommended) with rain cover
• Hiking shoes (waterproof recommended)
• Hiking poles with rubber tips (mandatory — available for rent from us)
• Water bottle or camel bag
  (Regular plastic bottles are not allowed on the Inca Trail)

Clothing

• Comfortable hiking clothes suitable for changing temperatures
• Layers of clothing (cold mornings, warm afternoons, and humid areas)
• Long-sleeve hiking shirt or lightweight T-shirts
• Light jacket or fleece for cold mornings and evenings
• Rain jacket or rain poncho

Sun & Insect Protection

• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Sun hat or cap
• Insect repellent

Personal Items

• Personal toiletries
• Packable travel towel
• Personal medication / small first aid kit
• Swimwear (optional — for hot springs if visiting)

Electronics

• Camera or mobile phone
• Extra batteries or portable charger

Important Reminder :The itinerary may be modified due to circumstances beyond our control, including Weather conditions, Protests or strikes, Earthquakes, Landslides or rockslides, Flight schedules, Train delays, Other unexpected situations, Our team will always do our best to keep your experience safe and enjoyable.

Before You Go on a Hike

We want to make your trip to Peru easy, memorable, and stress-free. Please read this important information before your adventure — it will answer most of your questions about the Inca Trail 2 Days and other hikes with us.

• Final Payment: Pay any remaining balance after your briefing or at least 2 days before departure. Cash (USD or soles) is preferred — bills must be in good condition (no tears, stains, or marks). You can find several ATMs along Avenida El Sol in Cusco.
  PayPal or wetravel payments links are available but include a 6% service charge.
  We do not accept traveler’s checks or bank checks.
• Briefing required: Your guide will visit your Cusco hotel one day before your trek (around 6:00–7:00 p.m.) for a short informative meeting.

  If you can’t attend in person, no problem — we can arrange your briefing via WhatsApp/Google Meet.

  If you are staying in Urubamba or Ollantaytambo, the briefing will be done via WhatsApp.

• Pick-Up & Drop-Off: Our door-to-door service makes it simple: we pick you up at your hotel in Cusco and drop you off at the same location after the tour.
• Packing List: Check our full Inca Trail 2 days packing list on our website to ensure you’re fully prepared for the hike. Don’t forget warm clothing, sun protection, and comfortable shoes.
• Passport: Bring your original passport. If you booked with an old one, bring both passports or a copy of the old one.
• Pick-Up Time:
• From Cusco: 4:00 a.m.
• From Urubamba: 5:00 a.m.
• From Ollantaytambo: 5:30 a.m.
• Luggage: You can store your main bags safely at our office or your Hotel free of charge.
• Return: After Machu Picchu, your bus + train + transfer back to Cusco is fully included. Just relax and enjoy the journey!
• REMINDERS: It’s possible that any part of the program might change due to circumstances out of our control such as weather conditions, flight schedules, strikes, protest, Pandemic, etc.
• No refunds will be granted in case of no show for scheduled tours, informational sessions (Briefings), and activities or early departures. Failure to attend will be considered as a NO SHOW.
• Travel Advisory – Strikes and Demonstrations: Strikes and demonstrations are sometimes frequent in Peru and may affect tours, including blocked roads or train tracks. We will do our best to keep your excursion as planned and, if necessary, may adjust the schedule by leaving the night before from Cusco. All changes or cancellations will be coordinated with you by our operations team. Your safety is our top priority.