About a year ago I was looking over my bucket list and I had the crazy idea of adding "Machu Picchu" to it. Michael saw the addition, and he started planning our trip immediately. (He's been wanting to travel to South America.) I was not ready for a long trip away from our kids, so we did our best to come to a compromise.
Planning
Michael did all the travel preparations: made sure our passports were up to date, purchased trail permits, purchased plane and train tickets, etc. I was terrified about the physical aspect, so I put myself on a training schedule to build my endurance. I achieved my fitness goal about 2 weeks prior to the trip, so physically, I was ready. We also did some breathing exercises to increase lung capacity. (There is a lot less oxygen in Cusco, Peru due to altitude.)
Inka Trail Pack List
I started working on my pack list early, but even while on the trail I thought of things I wished I had packed, so I added some things to help readers that are planning their trip. Also, there are links to examples.
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4 pairs underwear (cotton is fine)
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2 dry-fit tank tops
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2 dry-fit, high impact, sports bras
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Fleece sweater
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Waterproof coat
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4 sock liners
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2 wool socks
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Warm Earband or Beanie
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Wool gloves
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Buff
o Cap or Sun hat
o Cap or Sun hat
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Sunscreen
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Insect repellant
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Make up/mirror (optional)
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Sunglasses
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Passport
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Poncho
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Warm sleeping bag
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Thermarest
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Headlamp (Don’t plan to share!)
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Bladder for water
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Daypack
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Sandals
o Biodegradable wipes
o travel kleenex
o travel kleenex
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Toothbrush/toothpaste
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Towel
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Comb & ponytail holder
o Snacks (granola, Cliff bars, etc.)
o Candied Ginger or capsules (optional)
o Snacks (granola, Cliff bars, etc.)
o Candied Ginger or capsules (optional)
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Extra gear, gifts, tips for Porters (added)
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Dramamine/Seabands for bumpy bus ride to trailhead (added)
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Wristwatch (added)
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Pepto (added)
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