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-Small Stuffable Daypack or hydration pack like a Camelback or Osprey hydration pack (Machu Picchu will not allow large day packs inside the ruins).
-An extra lightweight duffle or stuff sack (for dividing your stuff into an overnight bag for Macchu Picchu and a bag to leave behind in the hotel). You can also plan to buy a super cute small bag in Peru so you REALLY only need one piece of luggage.
-Passport plus two photocopies (leave one with your emergency contact at home)
-Airline ticket itinerary/receipt
-Visa ATM card (visa is the type of card accepted by most machines)
-Cash in U.S. Dollars – make sure the bills are new and not torn at all. They will not accept any torn bills
-Small personal toiletry/care kit
-Sunscreen, lip balm
-Mosquito/bug repellent
-Sunglasses
-Sun hat/cap
-Water bottle for walking around or hydration backpack.
-Small flashlight or headlamp
-Camera and spare batteries or recharger
-Notebook and pens/pencils
-Sandals or flip flops for hotels
-T-shirts and/or comfortable shirts
-Underwear/socks (this is the one thing I recommend bringing enough changes of to last the whole trip:- )
-Sturdy light-weight walking/running/hiking shoes (or high tops if you need the ankle support)
-Long sleeve shirt/sweater layer
-Long pants/jeans (Women do not usually wear shorts or capris in the mountain areas of Peru. Please only bring long pants)
-Lightweight rain/wind jacket or poncho
-Fleece jacket
-Warm hat and gloves for evenings
-Yoga clothes: shorts and/ or leggings & t-shirts and/or tank tops

*Please pack lightly as we need to fit all of our luggage and us in the shuttle vehicles. It’s also a good idea to leave valuable items like expensive jewelry at home. Laundry service will be available during our stay in the Sacred Valley.

Currency The Nuevo Sol (Soles) is used for most day to day transactions. The fluctuating exchange rate is approximately 2.5 soles to the dollar. (Check the internet for current exchange rates). U.S. dollars are also often accepted for tourist items or larger transactions. It is useful to carry some of both. We recommend changing the amount of dollars you think you might need for shopping or spending money for local items at the counter near the international baggage pick-up at the Lima airport . There are also ATMs at the Lima airport, Cusco, Machu Picchu Puebo and the Sacred Valley where it is possible to withdraw both dollars and soles. Peruvians will not accept U.S. or Peruvian bills with even the smallest rips or tears. Also, it is best to ask for smaller denominations of cash as it is difficult to get change for 100 soles. Most people can usually provide change for 50 soles or 20 soles for smaller transactions. Cash is the most certain way to make purchases. If you plan on withdrawing cash from ATMs, it is better to travel with a Visa card as many machines do not accept Mastercard.

Power plugs and sockets: https://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/peru/

Medication and Shots There are no required vaccinations for travel in this part of Peru. Hepatitis A series and an up-to date tetanus shot are optional but often recommended for Peru and other developing countries. If you expect to fly to Costa Rica or other countries from Peru you will need a Yellow Fever shot.

Visit the Transportation Security Administration for travel tips: http://www.tsa.gov/travel