The Inca Jungle to Machu Picchu 4-Days is an exciting, adventurous alternative to other regular Inca Trails! It includes biking on day 1 and great highlands and jungle border hiking on the remaining days! Here is what you will need to bring for a perfect vacation!
Biking Gear for the Inca Jungle (Included)
For the biking part of this tour there will be a support car.
- Helmet
- Visor
- Biking gloves
- Biking clothes
- Elbow and knee pads
- The bicycles we provide are classic, BMX type
- Strong, resistant tennis shoes (not included)
Hiking Gear for the Inca Jungle: What to Bring
- Sun hat or cap
- Sunglasses
- Warm jacket (if you are doing this trail on rain season -from November to March- also bring a waterproof jacket or rain poncho)
- Scarf
- Gloves
- Polyester shirts (they keep you dry for the longest)
- Nylon pants (they are the strongest and better if reversible into shorts, for the jungle border part)
- Mountaineering socks
- Good hiking boots
- A walking stick is almost mandatory, it enhances balance and speed. You can rent them from us (not allowed inside the Machu Picchu citadel)
Organize everything you need for this adventure.
Food and Drinks for the Inca Jungle: What to Bring
We will provide all main meals including breakfast on day 4, but as there are long hiking stretches, you should bring:
- Bottled water
- One or more of these items: energy bars, canned food, snacks, fruits, coca leaves tea (great for energy and altitude issues)
Electronics: What to Bring
- Photographic camera
- Smartphone
- Charging cords
- Currently there are portable solar panels for electrical charging
- Some hikers also bring a GPS for fun and adventure
Health / Hygiene
- Sunblock (mandatory)
- Bug repellent (mandatory)
- Altitude sickness pills (as a last measure, if acclimatization and coca leaves tea are not enough)
- Antibacterial hand sanitizer, antibacterial pads, band-aids, a few pills for pain and inflammation just in case
- Soap, razor, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant
- Small towel
- Toilet and towel paper
- Small plastic bags for garbage, wet items, etc
Miscellaneous
- Pajamas
- Passport or ISIC card
- If you are going to visit the thermal waters in Santa Teresa and Aguas Calientes (both recommended): swimsuit, towel, sandals, comb
- Light jacket (for Machu Picchu)
- Extra money in soles for Santa Teresa, Aguas Calientes personal expenses (shopping, Inca massages, etc)
- A suitable backpack
So with this what to bring for the Inca Jungle list you are ready for a great, alternative adventure along the Andean highlands and the Amazon Western border! Contact our personnel for all booking information!
