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GENERAL TOURING
For traveling in the highlands, visitors should
bring both light weight and warm clothing since temperature generally vary from
warm sunny days to cold nights. Although not required, quick-dry, durable travel
clothing manufactured by Patagonia and ExOfficio can be easily washed and quickly
dried and tend to be more comfortable.
Shoes
should be comfortable for walking, high heels and light-weight sandals are not
recommended. Shorts can be worn but we recommend longer, looser fitting shorts
in order to respect the customs of the native people in the highlands. Lockable
durable luggage or duffel bag is recommended. One large bag is preferable to several
small bags. We have found that most travelers greatly underestimate the amount
of film necessary and end up purchasing more expensive film in country.
MEDICAL
Travelers should consult their physicians regarding medication for high altitude problems or intestinal disorders.
EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDED FOR TREKKING
- Sleeping bag of good quality. Nights are
very cold. No feather fill if possible. Useless if wet.
- Sleeping pad
- Warm jacket
- Pair of good quality trekking boots.
- Pair of tennis shoes.
- 3-4 Pairs of thick wool or polypropylene
socks.
- 1-2 Pairs hiking shorts. Warm weather during
the day.
- 1-2 Pairs long underwear. Polypropylene
is best.
- 1-2 Pairs loose fitting pants (quick dry,
breathable preferred)
- 4-5 T-shirts for hiking.
- 1-2 Pairs long sleeves polypropylene shirts.
- Rain jacket and pants of good quality.
Gore-Tex is best.
- Warm gloves and hat.
- Baseball cap for sun protection.
- Bandanna.
- Sun glasses with safety strings attached.
- Sun screen lotion and lip balm.
- Insect repellent.
- Biodegradable soap and shampoo.
- Small towel. Speedo Watershed Swimmers
is best.
- Bathroom needs.
- Dr. Scholls Molefoam.
- Knife (Swiss Army)
- 2 Water bottles (1 Qt. size)
- Flashlight and extra batteries. Petzl head
lamp is great. Free hands.
- Photo camera and plenty of film. Extra
batteries.
- Good day pack for the trail.
All this equipment should pack in a large duffle
bag for the horses to carry on the trek. Large river bags are the best to protect
gear from environment. REI or Seal Line are best.
EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDED FOR TAMBOPATA
- Camera, film and batteries
- Binoculars
- Warm jacket/sweater/fleece - nights and boat
trips can be cold
- Pair of good quality hiking boots - during
rainy season rubber boots are provided
- Pair of tennis shoes/sandals.
- 3-4 Pairs of quick dry socks.
- 1-2 Pairs loose fitting pants (quick dry,
breathable preferred)
- 4-5 T-shirts.
- 1-2 Pairs long sleeve quick dry shirts.
- Undergarments
- Bathing suit
- Rain jacket and pants. Gore-Tex is best.
- Hat for sun protection.
- Sun glasses
- Sun screen lotion and lip balm.
- Insect repellent.
- Biodegradable soap and shampoo.
- Small towel.
- Speedo Watershed Swimmers is best.
- Bathroom needs.
- 1 Water bottle (1 Qt. size)
- Flashlight and extra batteries. Petzl head
lamp is great. Free hands.
- Day pack
- Yellow Fever inoculation certificate
- Small denomination bills
IMPORTANT: each visitor
must try to limit luggage to 15 kilos. If there is need to bring extra luggage
please consult in advance. Since luggage could get wet, it should be stored in
advance. The reason for the limit in luggage is so that we don't exceed our boat's
capacity. If you are traveling elsewhere in Peru and require additional equipment
it is possible to leave part of your luggage behind in our offices in Puerto Maldonado
to be picked up when you return. If possible please prepare this the night before
you get to Puerto Maldonado so that we can leave your luggage swiftly at our offices.
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