• Bring our own daypack. Remember to pack camera, water, snacks, gloves and extra clothes as you won’t see the porters and your extra bag until night.• Dress in layers. I wore base layers and loved it. It was easy to roll up the sleeves and breathe in these clothes. Highly recommended for trekking and other physical adventures.
• Be positive – as our guide said again and again. It will be hard, so you’ll need a positive attitude.
• Tips are expected. Be aware that the guide, cook and porters expect to be paid a tip each.
• Rent hiking poles. Your knees will thank you.
• Go with a well known tour company. Hiking the Inca Trail is a once in a lifetime experience, so you’d want it to be special. The most popular companies are Wayki Trek, Llama Path, Enigma and SAS Travel.
• (to be continued)