Before starting your great adventure hike through the sacred snow mountain of Salkantay to Machu Picchu you must have your travel backpack ready. Do not waste time looking for a lot of information on what to bring, that we provide you with the definitive packing list for the Salkantay Trek.
Backpack for the 5-day hike from Salkantay to Machu Picchu: What backpack to take to the Salkantay tour of 5 days?
As it is a 5 day journey, you will need a backpack of 30 liters or more, resistant to rain and with extra pockets to carry extra things.
Clothing: The Salkantay Trek offers diverse landscapes with different climates so it is necessary that you go prepared for sunny days, rain, snow and humidity. We recommend you bring:
A coat, also called a jacket, will be very useful to protect you from the cold and rain.
Four shirts, which will be used during the five days of the walk. Try to be light and dry fast. Avoid cotton clothes because they are heavy.
Salkantay Hike:
Choose a jacket that protects from cold and rain You must keep your legs and feet protected during the crossing. We recommend the following items in your travel backpack:
- Hiking pants. A good idea is to use pants with removable boots (with zipper) to be able to use them as shorts.
- Underwear: Comfortable pieces and that dry fast.
- Footwear: Hiking shoes. Choose a pair that has good grip and is suitable for rough terrain and water resistant. Avoid wearing a new pair of shoes, as they can hurt you more than some used ones.Your shoes for the Salkantay trek must be water resistant accessories
- Hat: Important for days of intense sun.
- Plastic poncho: Do not let the rain bother you, rather enjoy the landscape!
- Swimwear. On the route you can optionally enter the thermal baths.
- Towel. Of regular size and that is of a fabric that dries fast.
Camping equipment
- Water canteen: You can carry a reusable bottle for water.
- Gloves: Sometimes the cold can get into your hands, so we recommend taking them.
- Trekking sticks: They can be useful for some sections of the walk.
- Lantern: Very useful for outings in the early hours or for camping nights.
- Binoculars: Do not lose sight of wild animals in the distance!
Personal hygiene items
Do not forget to bring items such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, and other personal items so you can start each morning refreshed and ready for adventure.Electronic
The memories of your adventure will be recorded forever in the memory of the camera and you can share them with your friends and family. To ensure the functioning of your equipment, do not forget to bring extra batteries and an additional memory card. The landscapes you will find are one of the reasons to choose the way from Salkantay to Machu Picchu, so prepare that camera!Documents
It is very important that your backpack has your original passport and your original identity document to be able to identify you at the checkpoints. In case of being a student, the ISIC card will be useful for some discounts in the price of the tour and in some establishments in the city of Cusco.Health articles
Small items that will be very useful in your backpack to travel to Salkantay:- Insect repellent and sunscreen
- Hand sanitizer
- Toilet paper
- Tissues
Others
- Cash. It is advisable to have around 400 soles (equivalent to 123 US dollars) in cash for extra expenses.
- Personal medications: If you follow a treatment, do not forget to take all your medications with you. Snacks: Small healthy snacks like energy bars, granola, yogurt among others.
- Souvenirs of your country. Share your culture with your travel companions and the people you meet along the way!
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