Essential items include your camera, sunscreen, a hat, water, and a rain jacket, even if the weather seems nice. Insect repellent and loose change (for bathrooms) are also recommended. Don’t forget your passport for train and Machu Picchu entry and all tickets (train, bus, and Machu Picchu). Snacks and a boxed lunch are advised, as food is expensive relative to quality in Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu. Lima Cusco Machu Picchu Puno 6 Days
Don’t bring: drones or professional camera and video gear (which require permits) and walking sticks or poles (which can only be used for mobility if they have rubber tips).
