10 days in Peru (advice please)
Hello, I am spending 10 days in Peru in May. I usually pack light but I don't have a lot of experience packing layers for changing weather. Also, because of the high altitude, I want to make sure I don't overpack and carry unnecessary items. I am open/plan to do laundry.
Thanks a lot for your help!
Itinerary: Cusco --> Sacred Valley-->Ollanta --> AC/MP --> Ollanta --> Cusco --> Lima
Actvity: light hikes, sight seeing, restaurants (1-2 upscale ones)
My proposed packing list:
Bag:
- Backpack 40L + Daypack 15L
Clothing (Top):
- 2 x dryfit/active t-shirts
- 2 x cotton t-shirts
- 1 x LS dryfit/active shirt
- 2 x cotton LS shirt
- 1 x fleece (1/4 zip) ---> Should I pack more? I plan to buy some there, but not sure if I should pack 2 at least
- 1 x rain jacket (water resistant)
- Should I pack: 1 x Uniqlo light down jacket? Or I can get away with midlayer and rain jacket?
Clothing (Bottom):
- 1 x Jeans (clean, not distresed) --> Can I wear jeans to upscale restaurants? that's mainly why I pack them
- 2 x Yoga pants
- 1 x Jogger pants
Clothing (Other):
- Swimsuit
- Sunglasses, Hat
- 7 x undies
- 5 x socks
- 4 x sports bras
- 1 x bra
- Should I pack: thin gloves, beanie? given I wont be doing multi day hiking. Still deciding on Rainbow mountain and other hikes, but going to Machu Picchu for sure.
- 1 x Running shoes
- 1 x Beige Sneakers --> Can I wear these into upscale restaurants? or do I need more dressy shoes?
Personal Care:
- Sunscreen, Skincare lotions
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant
- Should I bring: shower gel/shampoo? do hotel/hostels provide them?
- Eye mask and ear plugs
- Wet wipes, bug wipes
- Light makeup (debating)
Meds:
- Electrolytes, Anti-diahrrea, Diamox, Malaria pills, Ibuprofen, bandaids
Misc:
- Passport, Printed insurance & tickets
- Electronics: iPhone, Powerbank, Adapter
- Should I bring my laptop? If my phone stops working, would it be convenient for find alternatives in Cusco/Ollanta/AC?
- 1L water bottle, protein bars
- Umbrella
- Large reusable bag
Notes/Thoughts/Concerns:
- I'll be packing with packing cubes
- I'm generally debating how many socks/t-shirts/underwear to take given I plan to do laundry
- I pack jeans for 1-2 upscale restaurants, but open to suggestions
Posted May 5, 2025, 1:58 AM UTC
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