Travel Tips & Safety

Exploring the Peruvian Andes is a transformational experience — and good preparation ensures that your journey remains safe, smooth, and unforgettable.

Inkaland Treks operates with strict safety protocols, certified guides, and reliable logistics, trusted by independent travelers and international travel agencies.
These essential tips will help you travel confidently in Huaraz, Huayhuash, Cusco, and throughout Peru.

The Andes are high-altitude regions:

• Huaraz: 3,052 m / 10,013 ft
• Cusco: 3,399 m / 11,152 ft
• Most treks: 4,000–5,000+ m

✔ Tips for a Safe Adjustment

• Acclimatize 2–3 days before trekking
• Drink 2–3 liters of water daily
• Avoid alcohol on the first night
• Eat light, balanced meals
• Walk slowly; don’t rush
• Inform your guide if you feel any unusual symptoms

Our guides are trained in altitude management and will monitor your well-being throughout the expedition.

Mountain weather can change rapidly. Expect:

✔ Intense sun (UV is stronger at altitude)
✔ Cold mornings and nights
✔ Possible wind
✔ Rain between December–March

Pack These Essentials:

• Waterproof jacket
• Warm mid-layer
• Hat & gloves
• Sunglasses (UV protection)
• Sunscreen SPF 50+
• Buff or neck gaiter

Inkaland Treks follows strict mountain safety standards.

✔ Follow your guide — they are certified and highly experienced
✔ Stay with the group — avoid unmarked paths
✔ Pace yourself — slow and steady at altitude
✔ Use trekking poles for balance and knee support
✔ Hydrate often — dehydration increases altitude symptoms

🍽️ Healthy, Fresh & Balanced Meals

Inkaland Treks is known for its food quality.
Our cooks prepare:

• Fresh meals daily (no canned or processed food)
• Balanced menus rich in vegetables, proteins & complex carbs
• Generous portions for energy at altitude
• Fully adapted menus for all dietary needs
  (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies, etc.)

We aim to use local and organic ingredients, supporting families from nearby Andean communities and contributing to their economy.

This commitment to healthy, well-prepared food is one of the reasons international agencies choose Inkaland Treks for their clients.

Peru is generally safe, especially mountain regions, but standard precautions help ensure a smooth journey:

• Store valuables in your hotel safe
• Carry only essentials during the day
• Avoid isolated places at night in big cities
• Use official taxis or transfers arranged by Inkaland Treks
• Keep digital copies of your passport and documents

Inkaland Treks maintains solid emergency systems:

✔ Communication

• Radio communication at remote camps
• Cell phone coverage when available
• Satellite communication on demanding expeditions (when required)

✔ Emergency Preparedness

Our guides are trained in:

• Wilderness first aid
• Altitude management
• Evacuation protocols
• Risk assessment

We coordinate with local communities, rescue services, and transportation providers whenever necessary.

We strongly recommend travel insurance that includes:

• High-altitude trekking (up to 5,000–6,000 m)
• Emergency evacuation
• Medical coverage
• Trip interruption or cancellation
• Lost baggage

Most international agencies we partner with require this type of coverage.

Always keep these in your daypack:

• Waterproof jacket
• Insulating layer
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Water bottle / hydration pack
• Snacks (provided daily by Inkaland Treks)
• Personal medication
• Camera / phone
• Cash for community entrance fees (Huayhuash)

Inkaland Treks promotes responsible, sustainable tourism:

• Leave no waste
• Follow community rules
• Support local economies
• Respect wildlife
• Stay on designated trails
• Take only photos — leave only footprints

We work closely with Andean communities to ensure tourism benefits both travelers and local families.