Necessary things for your Backpack:
These useful tips to visit Cusco will help you to know the things that you will need to put in your backpack. It will depend on the tour you take. Some tours include a porter and others don’t. Another important thing to consider is the amount of days you will be hiking in the mountains or you spend walking in the city. For example, the Inca Trail can last 2, 4, 5 and 7 days.
In any case, we recommend packing light and taking with you only the most important things:
- Quick dry t-shirts and long sleeves.
- Trekking pants or pants you would wear to work out.
- Comfortable hiking boots. They must be worn in advance so your feet won’t get hurt if they are new.
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen to prevent sun damage. Bring a light hat.
- Bring a rain poncho. Weather in Cusco is unpredictable.
- Toiletries, medicine, and repellent, among others.
- Personal Documents
- Camera
The backpack size is up to you. However we recommend bringing one between 20-25L.
Hire the service of a licensed Tour operator. Be careful!
To do any tour in Cusco, it is highly recommended looking for a licensed tour operator. This way you will save time, arrange activities in advance and make the most of the experience. Although there are many tourist agencies in Cusco, not all of them are licensed.
Therefore, we recommend being careful at the moment of booking a tour. Below we provide with a list of some websites where you can find widely known and highly recommended tour operators such as Inkayni Peru Tours that can take you to your dream destination.
A good way to find the agency that fulfills your expectation is by asking friends, relatives or reading reviews. They can direct you to different websites. You can also look for online travel platforms such as:
- Tripadvisor Experiences
- Getyourguide
- TourRadar
- Expedia
- Grabone
- Groupon
- LocalAdventures
Most of them usually show affordable prices and good deals that well known tour operators have. They also offer itineraries and packages with great discounts. Let’s get ready and start planning your next vacation with all the things you want to do and see in Cusco.
Tips to visit Cusco, about Acclimatization:
This is a very important tip. If you are coming to Cusco, you have to acclimatize to the altitude before you start any challenging tour or hike. Symptoms of altitude sickness usually come on within 12 to 24 hours of reaching a higher elevation and then get better within a day or two as your body adjusts to the change in altitude.
However, there are activities that don’t require extra effort and you can do those while acclimating to the altitude in Cusco. Follow this link to check interesting activities that will make your first days in Cusco memorable ones.
Willingness to make the most of the trip
Depending on the tourist package that you choose, you may feel tied to a schedule. Although some days may seem it is strict, it doesn’t have to take your spontaneity away. There are plenty of interesting sites you will see while on a tour or walking around the city. Your willingness to have fun at any time during your trip will make you enjoy even the most unexpected thing.
Something that can help is to do some research before coming to Cusco. You can visit our website and see what each package or daily tour offers you. Contact us in case you need more information. The better informed you are, the most you make of your time. We are Inkayni Peru Tours.
Keep hydrated
It is important that your body keeps hydrated. Drinking enough water each day is crucial for many reasons: to regulate body temperature, keep joints lubricated, prevent infections, deliver nutrients to cells, and keep organs functioning properly. Being well-hydrated also improves sleep quality, cognition, and mood.
This is especially important if you do the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Visit the following link to learn more recommendations on how to acclimatize to the altitude and keep hydrated.
Take extra cash with you, preferably local currency:
Even though you hire the service of a tour agency which includes everything, there are some expenses they don’t include. For example, you may want to buy a souvenir, snack, water, or give a tip. That is why you need to bring extra cash with you and avoid any inconvenience.
Hotels, restaurants, and some other stores accept US Dollar, but it would be better if you use soles peruanos. It is much appreciated.
Peru has many incredible places to discover. With many years working at the travel industry, Auri Travel is happy to help with your travel plans to Perú. Come and enjoy your Peruvian Adventure with us!
