What to Take:
For Day Trips to the Lake, you generally need very little. But the following items are advisable to carry in a day pack and/or wearing
- T-shirt, optionally long-sleeved shirt
- Long trousers, optionally shorts (extra)
- Warm clothing and a jacket or a fleece
- Raincoat or poncho
- Hat and sunglasses
- Sunscreen/block (very important)
- Walking shoes or boots.
- Camera and film.
- Money in Peruvian currency. Take small changes with you (changing a S/. 100 note is virtually impossible)
- 1-liter water (available on the island)
- Extra snacks (opt.) Biscuits, chocolates.
- Toiler paper.
- Items: 10, 11, 12, 14 you can buy them at the port before departure.
FOR OVERNIGHT ON THE ISLANDS ALL OF THE ABOVE PLUS:
- Take a gift of fruit or food (eg, tinned milk, tinned fish, cooking oil, pasta, etc)
- Torch/flashlight and batteries
- Sleeping bag (optional, there are blankets)
- Personal medication
- Personal basic toiletries, small hand towel
- Sense of humor
Recommendations:
Whether you are going on a day trip or overnight, please be a responsible tourist we try not to affect these special cultures:
- Please DO NOT give the kids candy. There is no dental care in isolated areas. It is already a health problem…. Please don’t make it any worse.
- Please DO NOT give anyone money unless it is for a purchase. Even giving a banana or a pencil will encourage begging eventually.
- Please DO NOT give money to your local family, otherwise, they will expect money in the future, That is why an optional food supplies gift is recommended (only for overnight trips).
- Ask before your photograph, but never try to give money as a first option.
- You may be asked for a “lip” to take the photo and give a small coin, no more than S/1.
- The local families often lend you a traditional wooly cap (a Chullo) to keep you warm. Don’t feel forced to buy it before leaving, but if you like it ask the price.
- Please bring back all your nonbiodegradable garbage, plastics, etc.
- Have nice trip. Buen Viaje!!!
