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LUGGAGE REMINDERS Please limit your luggage to one medium-sized suitcase (we recommend 25”–28”, preferably not hard case) and one small carry-on bag. Be sure to mark your luggage with your contact information.
ESSENTIAL Travel Items international travel documents (i.e. passport, visa, etc.) photocopy of front page of passport (kept in a separate place from passport)
wallet (credit cards, bank cards & ID)
toiletries (including sunscreen & lip ointment)
cash for incidentals & leader gratuities airline tickets/e-ticket confirmation details sealable, quart-size plastic bags for stowing small liquid containers, swimsuit, etc.
Also note that due to official baggage restrictions on the train to and from Machu Picchu, luggage on those days must be limited to 22 pounds per person. Your Backroads Trip Leaders will provide a duffel bag for you to use during this time, as well as a packing list.
medications & copies of prescriptions
Rain Gear & Cold Weather Clothing
insect repellent list of important addresses & contact numbers
Active Clothing & Gear light hikers or boots hiking socks walking/hiking shorts and/or lightweight pants (zip-off pants are a good choice)
You may not need all of the items listed here, but they are necessary to stay comfortable in case of rain or unseasonably cold weather.
waterproof (breathable) rain jacket & pants waterproof/water-resistant warm gloves warm jacket (easy to pack) warm hat
gaiters (during the rainy season) non-cotton base layers of varying weights
OPTIONAL
lightweight hiking jacket or vest
camera & charger (remember to enter our Guest
hat with brim
Photo Contest!)
bandana or buff (especially in the dry season) daypack/waistpack (for water, camera, snacks, etc.) sunglasses (with retention strap) sport sandals and/or flip flops swimsuit headlamp or small flashlight
Non-Active Clothing clothing & shoes for downtime & restaurants lightweight jacket (like fleece) or warm sweater
cell phone & charger voltage converter/plug adapter alarm clock CamelBak or similar hydration backpack guide book and/or field guides notebook/travel journal & pens local language dictionary/phrase book reading material earplugs
Backroads provides water bottles & hiking poles.
GREAT GEAR VENDORS For a list of some of our favorite gear and gadget retailers, visit www.backroads.com/gearup.
QUESTIONS? Call 800-462-2848
ESSENTIAL Travel Items international travel documents (i.e. passport, visa, etc.) photocopy of front page of passport (kept in a separate place from passport)
wallet (credit cards, bank cards & ID)
toiletries (including sunscreen & lip ointment)
cash for incidentals & leader gratuities airline tickets/e-ticket confirmation details sealable, quart-size plastic bags for stowing small liquid containers, swimsuit, etc.
Also note that due to official baggage restrictions on the train to and from Machu Picchu, luggage on those days must be limited to 22 pounds per person. Your Backroads Trip Leaders will provide a duffel bag for you to use during this time, as well as a packing list.
medications & copies of prescriptions
Rain Gear & Cold Weather Clothing
insect repellent list of important addresses & contact numbers
Active Clothing & Gear light hikers or boots hiking socks walking/hiking shorts and/or lightweight pants (zip-off pants are a good choice)
You may not need all of the items listed here, but they are necessary to stay comfortable in case of rain or unseasonably cold weather.
waterproof (breathable) rain jacket & pants waterproof/water-resistant warm gloves warm jacket (easy to pack) warm hat
gaiters (during the rainy season) non-cotton base layers of varying weights
OPTIONAL
lightweight hiking jacket or vest
camera & charger (remember to enter our Guest
hat with brim
Photo Contest!)
bandana or buff (especially in the dry season) daypack/waistpack (for water, camera, snacks, etc.) sunglasses (with retention strap) sport sandals and/or flip flops swimsuit headlamp or small flashlight
Non-Active Clothing clothing & shoes for downtime & restaurants lightweight jacket (like fleece) or warm sweater
cell phone & charger voltage converter/plug adapter alarm clock CamelBak or similar hydration backpack guide book and/or field guides notebook/travel journal & pens local language dictionary/phrase book reading material earplugs
Backroads provides water bottles & hiking poles.
GREAT GEAR VENDORS For a list of some of our favorite gear and gadget retailers, visit www.backroads.com/gearup.
QUESTIONS? Call 800-462-2848
