What Should I Pack?
You can download and printout our recommended Packing List below.
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Ultimate Peru Packing List
Luggage and Beyond
A large suitcase with wheels or a backpacker’s knapsack (economy passengers areallowed two suit cases, weighing up to 50 pounds (22 kg) each, one carry on and one personal item; economy plus and business passengers are allowed three suit cases, weighing up to 50 pounds (22 kg) each, one carry on and one personal item)
A daypack, backpack or cross body bag (for hiking and to hold snacks, water, jackets, etc...)
A money belt or passport holder (to safeguard your cash, credit cards and ID)
Clothes and Shoes
From Tech to Toiletries
Extras
Packing Tips and Tricks
Luggage and Beyond
A large suitcase with wheels or a backpacker’s knapsack (economy passengers areallowed two suit cases, weighing up to 50 pounds (22 kg) each, one carry on and one personal item; economy plus and business passengers are allowed three suit cases, weighing up to 50 pounds (22 kg) each, one carry on and one personal item)
A daypack, backpack or cross body bag (for hiking and to hold snacks, water, jackets, etc...)
A money belt or passport holder (to safeguard your cash, credit cards and ID)
Clothes and Shoes
- Short and long sleeve shirts made of wicking fabric
- Thermals - 2 x long sleeved jerseys/longjohns x 1
- Jeans, long pants and shorts
- Quick drying convertible trekking pants (convert from pants to shorts via a zipper)
- Sweatshirts, hoodies and sweaters
- A bathing suit
- Rain jacket, slicker or poncho
- Knit scarf, hat and gloves
- SPF hat with neck covering or baseball cap
- Tennis shoes with rubber soles
- Hiking boots with traction
- Sandals or flip flops
- A dressy outfit and shoes (for a nice restaurant or for a night out)\
- Sleeping bag good for -5 degrees
From Tech to Toiletries
- Cell phone (unlocked or with an international calling and data plan)
- eBook (or old school book for reading during long journeys)
- Camera and accessories (including extra batteries)
- Electronics chargers
- Bug spray (can be purchased in Peru, but it is pricier)
- Sunscreen (can be purchased in Peru, but it is pricier)
Extras
- Passport
- Driver’s license
- Credit cards and cash
- Umbrella
- Guidebooks
- A list of emergency contacts, along with phone numbers and email addresses
- Copies of your passports, driver’s license and credit cards (keep them stashed separately from the originals)
Packing Tips and Tricks
- Read over LAN’s baggage information, which includes weigh and measurement guidelines, prohibited items and a list of potential fees
- Roll clothes to save space and prevent wrinkling
- Stuff socks inside shoes to save on space
- Bag shampoos, gels, liquids and lotions to prevent spillage
- Never keep all valuables (IDs, cash and credit cards) in the same place in case of theft
- Keep valuables in a money belt or passport holder to prevent theft
- Consider buying small toiletries when you get here to save on space
- Wear bulkier items on the plane
- Weigh and measure your bags before getting to the airport
- Consider living out of your bags for at least three days before your trip – it will help you realize what you forgot to pack
- Pack necessities (prescriptions, glasses, guidebooks, electronics and chargers) and atleast one outfit (including underwear and socks) in your carry on in case your suitcase gets lost
- Leave space for souvenirs!!!