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A Backpack
a Daypack
Rain jacket or Poncho
Hiking Shoes
Warm clothes, including jacket, fleece, sweaters and 4 pairs of socks
Sleeping bag
Flashlight and Batteries
Water bottle
Camera, films and batteries
Hat or Cap to protect you from the sun or cold
Sun Block
Insect Repellent
Toilet paper
Water bottle and sterilizing tablets
Towel
Swimsuit (recommended for the hot springs).
Expected Weather in Cusco and on the Inca trail.
In Cusco the weather is really amazing dry season starts in April to October, the days are usually sunny and hot but temperatures drop abruptly after 5-6 pm until 7-8 am. Weather is very changeable from November to March and heavy rains are expected being the wettest month December to March although is not as cold as it is in the dry season.
Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
June |
July |
Aug |
Sept |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Max º C |
19º |
19º |
19º |
20º |
20º |
20º |
19º |
20º |
20º |
21º |
21º |
21º |
Min º C |
7º |
7º |
6º |
5º |
3º |
-0º |
-0º |
+2º |
4º |
6º |
7º |
8º |
Rainy days |
15 |
16 |
15 |
8 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
7 |
12 |
16 |
LUXURE SERVICE:for families traveling with children, honeymooners, older people, group of friends, etc...
Trek Dificulty level:
Easy |
Moderate |
Dificult* |
Very Dificult |
Impossible...is nothing! |
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Basic Cusco 3 Days 2 Night:This Tour Is About Going Beautiful places in Cusco that is named as city tour Visitting Machupicchu
Machupicchu Full Day :Here You will see the surviving Inca arquitecture in this you can see the Main plaza the circular tower the sacred sundial and more...
Cusco has a temperate climate with year round temperatures fluctuating between 14º - 16ºC, with warm days and cold nights. Machu Picchu has a semi-tropical climate, with warm and humid days and cold nights.
- Use boots during treks and sneakers during long walks. - Drinking lots of liquids on long excursions, specially during the Inca Trail - Always taking an umbrella or rainwear.
- Hiking boots, sneakers and shoes.
- Long pants or slacks
- Long-sleeved shirts.
- Several T-shirts
- Sweaters and a jacket.
- Rain wear (you never know when will rain even if its the dry season).
- Camera.
- Insect Repellent and sun block (sun is always stronger in such altitude).
- Personal toilet items.
- Personal first Aid kit.
- Flashlight.
- Wash kit, water bottle and water purifying tablets.
- A light backpack.
- Change of underwear.
- Gloves, scarf, wool socks and a hat or cap.
- A towel and toilet paper.
- The tap water in most of Peru is potable, but the chemical content varies from place to place. To avoid problems, we recommend that you always drink bottled water.
- Because you are visiting Andean areas, don't forget to take precautions to avoid altitude sickness if you are prone to it. Be sure to try a hot tea or an infusion of coca leaves on arrival at altitude. During your first day move slowly and eat lightly, resting the first couple of hours.
- Use boots during treks and sneakers during long walks. - Drinking lots of liquids on long excursions, specially during the Inca Trail - Always taking an umbrella or rainwear.
-Cusco City: 3,360 m.a.s.l.
Machu Picchu: 2,400 m.a.s.l.
Urubamba Valley: 2,850 m.a.s.l.
Inca Trail highest point: 4,200 m.a.s.l.
PARK REGULATIONS
The Inca Trail is part of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, a protected area of 32,592 hectares, managed by the National Institute of Natural Resources, INRENA. Every visitor must obey park regulations prohibiting littering, cutting or damaging trees, removing or damaging stones of ruins and the Trail, removing plants, killing animals, lighting open fires or camping in the archeological sites (Only authorized campsites can be used).
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