Packing List for Peru (in pictures!)

By Meg S.


I just finalized my packing list for the trip so here it is!

1 oz face wash, Argan oil (will use as my daily/night moisturizer), MAC concealer, Sugar tinted lip balm, 2 oz Hawaiian Tropic spf 50 sunscreen, Milani black eyeliner, Tarte travel size mascara, Scope mouth wash, Colgate travel toothpaste, Neosporin, 6 Antihistamine allergy tablets, 5 Imodium tablets, Band-aids, Hand sanitizing spray, 4 Pepto tablets, Cleansing towelettes, Mini mirror, Antiperspirant/Deodorant, J.R. Liggett's Shampoo Bar, Chunk of Giovanni soap bar, Comb, Brush, Toothbrush, Hair clip, headband, pony tail holder, bobbie pins, Azithromycin tablets (antibiotic for stomach issues), Acetazolamide tablets (to prevent altitude sickness)

Vasque Breeze Lite GTX boots, Havaianas flip flops, Toms, infinity scarf, hat, Olympus Stylus Tough camera and charger, neoprene camera case, iPhone charger, headphones with mic, waterproof iPhone case, Big Buddha sunglasses, emergency poncho (will use as a pack cover if needed), Adidas headband, electrolyte water tablets, Petzl headlamp, L.L. Bean Polartec gloves

Jeans, cargo pants, hiking convertible pants, cropped leggings, mesh shorts, pajama shorts, pajama pants, 1 LS t-shirt, button down denim shirt, 2 LS shirts, 3 ribbed tanks, 1 athletic tank top, 3 t-shirts, zip up hoodie, fleece top, sweater, fleece jacket, rain coat shell, bathing suit, 2 sports bras, 3 hiking socks, 4 regular socks

The North Face Cat's Meow sleeping bag, Gregory Jade 50, cross body bag, laundry bag 

Additional items (not photographed)
- iPhone
- Razor
- Bronzer/Blush?
- Quick dry towel
- Platypus water bottle
- Black knit maxi skirt (getting hemmed!)
- 7 pairs of underwear
- 2 bras
- padlock

I'm planning on buying an alpaca sweater and hat if it gets cold. Any suggestions for packing my sleeping bag?? I may have to bring a small duffle bag to store it...

Rough Itinerary

By Meg S. 


We have three months left until our departure and our trip planning is well underway. So far we have booked our flights and paid our $250 deposit to SAS Travel to hike the Inca Trail. Our goal is to hit two or three locations before arriving in Cuzco. We have tentatively decided on Ica/Huacachina, Arequipa, and Puno/Lake Titicaca (titty-caca hehe). Here is a rough version of our itinerary with ideas for hostels:

May 20th	Newark → Lima, Night in Lima (1900 Backpackers)
May 21st	Bus Lima → Ica (5 hrs), Night in Huacachina (Banana’s Adventure)
May 22nd	Day in Huacachina, Night Bus Ica → Arequipa (11 hrs)
May 23rd	Arrive in Arequipa in morning, Night in Arequipa (Wild Rover)
May 24th	Day/Night Arequipa (Wild Rover)
May 25th	Morning bus Arequipa → Puno, Night in Puno (Pirwa)
May 26th	Day/Night Puno (Pirwa)
May 27th	Morning transport to Cuzco, Night in Cuzco (Pariwana)
May 28th	Night in Cuzco (Pariwana)
May 29th	Night in Cuzco (Pariwana)
May 30th	Night in Cuzco (quiet hostel)
May 31st	Inca trail
June 1	Inca trail
June 2	Inca trail
June 3	Inca trail, Night in Cuzco (quiet hostel)
June 4	Flight Cuzco → Lima → NEWARK