We recommend traveling light. Try packing only essentials. Laundry service is available almost everywhere and usually takes only a day. Depending on how long a stopover you have, you can get laundry done if needed, cost is about S/. 5 per kilo. Take layers, as the temperatures can change, when exposed to the sun it can be hot and as soon as you move into the shadows it cools off rapidly and at sundown, true especially in the Andes.
The following travel equipment is recommended for the different types of trips, you can use this as a packing list:
Trekking and tours which include camping accommodations
Cotton short-sleeved shirts or t-shirts
Light colored long-sleeved shirts
Fleece or Wool sweater and/or trousers
Lightweight pants
Hiking shorts
Regular and long underwear (at over 13,000 ft/4,000 masl)
Medium weight parka with fibber fill or down
Light cap and wool hat
Rain poncho (or rain gear)
Light gloves
Medium weight socks
Tennis or running shoes and hiking boots
Trekking poles (optional)
Sleeping bag (0º to -15ºC)
Small day pack
Strong waterproof duffel bag
Sun glasses
Sun block, lip balm and Insect repellent
Flashlight with spare batteries and bulb
Towel
Swimsuit
Water bottle
Personal first aid kit. On each trip we carry a medical kit but we suggest a small personal first-aid kit for bruises and blisters. A knee and ankle brace are sometimes useful especially if you suffer from weak knees or ankles. Include any special medication your doctor might suggest for you.
Biking Tours
Cotton or thermal (dry-fit)s long-sleeved shirts or t-shirts
Light colored long-sleeved shirts
Running or biking shoes
Thermal wear (For altitude rides)
Shorts or pants
Sun glasses
Sun Screen /Lip Balm
Day pack / Camel Back
Windbreaker
Towel
Personal first aid kit. On each trip we carry a medical kit but we suggest a small personal first-aid kit for bruises and blisters. A knee and ankle brace are sometimes useful especially if you suffer from weak knees or ankles. Include any special medication your doctor might suggest for you.
River Rafting
Shorts
Swimsuit
Wind-breaker
Sun glasses
Water sandals or neoprene booties
Other adventure gear as listed above for camping and evenings on the river shores.
Light weight sleeping bag
Certain areas have insects so bring long sleeved clothing and insect repellent.
Sun block, lip balm.
Sea Kayaking
Long - sleeved lycra
Neoprene suit (short or long)
Hat/cap
Sunglasses
Gloves (if required for paddling)
Wind-jacket
Water bottle
Sun Screen
Personal first aid kit
Warm clothes for afternoon camping including sleeping bag (25ºF /- 5%C).
Rainforest
Rubber boots (can be rented or are given at most lodges)
Long-sleeved cotton shirts
Full rain-gear and insect repellent
Cotton pants and lightweight clothing
A light parka or sweater (sometimes there is some cold wind flow in Peru's southern Amazon Basin)
Light cap
Remember your yellow-fever vaccines and malaria prophylaxis.
Soft Adventure
Since all the programs include overnight stay at hotels, one only needs appropriate outdoor gear needed during a specific daily activity (hiking, rafting, biking), no extreme outdoor gear is necessary.
Cultural Programs
Good walking shoes (rubber soles)
Standard clothing used for travelling outdoor world-wide
Light outdoor gear
Rain protection gear, sun protection and insect repellent
Warmer clothes especially in the months of May - July when temperatures can vary from hot days to freezing nights. In the altitude layered clothing systems are best for Peru’s diversity.
For all Activities
Sun Glasses / Sun Screen / Lip Balm
Personal first aid kit
