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Travelers Packing ListPack your bag and get ready for a great time!
Everything should fit within one or two large duffel bags of a size you can carry without help. In addition, a backpack or shoulder bag and a waist belt for cameras, water or snacks is useful. The lighter you travel the easier it is to negotiate trains and bus's. We have porters along the way, but occasionally you are on your own. A good example of this is the train between Cusco and Machu Picchu. At best it is a rush of people wanting to board and once we arrive the train only stops for a few minutes. There are guides traveling with us, but little room on this train. Excess baggage quickly becomes a problem. Also, suitcases or luggage with metal edges or wheels doesn't work very well. The metal comes loose causing injuries and the wheels break off. Your bag should be soft and durable, easily conforming to the space it is set within. You are provided luggage tags. Place these where they can be easily seen. Airports, train stations and hotels have alot of traffic (people) and piles of luggage. Our porters and assistants look for these tags. If these tags not visible your luggage may be overlooked. Because of these tags we have never lost anyone's belongings! |
You
should begin packing a week before we leave. This way, as you think
of items needed you'll have time to locate them. A common mistake is
over packing.
___ Suitcase, Duffel Bag, Pack ___ Carry on, Day pack ___ Fanny pack, camera bag ___ Passport "neck pouch"
___ sweat pants ___ sweatshirt (s) ___ T shirts ___ shorts ___ swimsuit ___ tennis shoes ___ hiking boots ___ sport sandals ___ hiking socks ___ underwear ___ hat, cap, visor ___ sunglasses ___ headband, bandanna (s) ___ winter coat ___ lined gloves (If your hands get cold easily)
___ PASSPORT!!!!! ___ Travelers Insurance 3-b ___ toothbrush and toothpaste ___ toothbrush case ___ soap ___ soap case ___ washcloth ___ plastic bag for wet washcloth ___ aspirin ___ hair brush ___ chapstick 1 ___ sun block |
___ insect repellent 2 ___ cash (not travelers checks) 3-a ___ toilet paper ___ vitamins
___ snack food in small bags ___ trail mix ___ hard candy ___ energy bars
___ lotion ___ batteries ___ voltage converter (220 to 120) ___ Battery charger ___ camcorder ___ extra video tapes ___ still camera ___ extra film ___ Walkman / recorder ___ headphones ___ tapes or CD's ___ plastic bags ___ flashlight (two small ones) ___ safety pins ___ first aid kit (a small one will do) ___ knife (Gerber is good)
___ candy / gum ___ T shirts ___ caps ___ scarves / bandanas ___ shoes 4 ___ Big Balloons |