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Alpaca Expeditions’ Safety Protocols With these announcements, we also want to let you know that Alpaca Expeditions is ready to operate the allowed tours with all the needed safety protocols. To guarantee an amazing but safe experience for you and your loved ones. The protocols are as follows: All of our staff. Guides, porters, cooks, and drivers will go through a COVID-19 molecular discard test before being able to work. Our doctor will check on our staff to go through a discard triage for any risk of infection before every service. Temperature control is mandatory to both staff and passengers. Hand-washing is mandatory for both our staff and clients. Alpaca guides always carry a personal first-aid kit including masks, gloves and thermometers, etc. The usage of masks is mandatory to both staff and passengers. The 1 and a half meters minimum-distance between each person will be respected and organized by our guides. Our vehicles will be disinfected following the biosecurity protocols given by the Health Ministry in Peru before and after every service. Inside our vehicles there will always be masks, hand sanitizer and a first-aid kit with oxygen masks, etc. in case any of our clients need them. We will only use 50% of the vehicle capacity in order to respect the social distancing requirements.

Accommodation

CAMPING Alpaca Expeditions has the best equipment. We use Eureka Timberline 4 person tents that are shared by only two people. You will have a spacious dining tent to enjoy your meals in.

Guide

Professional Guides: All of Alpaca Expeditions’ guides studied English and tourism at Cusco National University. They all grew up in the Cusco region, and they are committed to teaching others about their heritage. They are fun yet professional, and they will ensure you are safe and happy.

Meals

Food : The Alpaca Expeditions chefs cook delicious meals that many previous trekkers have loved. We honor all food restrictions, so be sure to add any that you have on your booking form and let your guide know at your briefing. Food is typically all served family-style. You’ll enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the trek, along with a happy hour of tea and snacks. A snack will be provided each morning for you to enjoy along the hike. Your last meal with your chef will be breakfast on day 2. Lunch on the last day is not included.

Transport

Transportation: You’ll have transportation included in this trek. You’ll be picked up directly from your hotel around 4 a.m. (unless you are staying in Ollantaytambo) and brought to Ollantaytambo, where you will take the train to 104 km to begin your trek. Also included will be the Expedition Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo on the last day. You may also upgrade to the Vistadome Train for $75 per person. Once you arrive at the train station, an Alpaca Expeditions member will take you back to your hotel in Cusco. Additionally, your round-trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu will be included.

Not included:

Insurance

not included

Optional

Flights

Domestic and international flights are not included.

Others

Rentals do not include You may rent from Alpaca or bring your own. Sleeping Bag: $15 Inflatable Air Mattress: $10 Walking Sticks (Pair): $10 Huayna Picchu: Huayna Picchu is the mountain that stands next to Machu Picchu. It is a 45-minute hike to the top. Going back down is quite steep if you’re scared of heights. You would do this after your tour of Machu Picchu. The cost is $75. Due to popularity, reservations must be made at least one month in advance. Please understand that the weather is out of our control. Machu Picchu Mountain Machu Picchu mountain is the other mountain that stands above the Machu Picchu ruins. It offers even more stunning views than Huayna Picchu but takes an hour and a half to reach the top. For this trek it’ll be an additional entrance ticket that we can secure for you. This ticket is $75 per person. Vistadome Train All Alpaca Expeditions tours include the Expedition Train. This train is usually booked at 4:22 p.m., leaving from Aguas Calientes. The Vistadome Train is an upgraded train that offers slightly larger seats, windows, and even some entertainment. Usually the Vistadome train is booked for 4:43 p.m. and travels to Poroy, a train station closer to Cusco. While this is an upgraded fee, we’ll still include your transportation back to your hotel. This train is $75 per person.

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Day 1 Day 1: Inca Trail – Sun Gate – Machu Picchu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Inca Trail – Sun Gate – Machu Picchu

Alpaca Expeditions’ team will pick you up from your hotel at 4 a.m. You’ll head to the train station and leave on the 6:10 a.m. train from Ollantaytambo. This train is one of the most magnificent trains to ride in the world. Be prepared for phenomenal views of the Urubamba River, the soaring snow-capped mountain peaks, and cornfield farms. As we descend, you’ll see the micro-climate change from the mountains and cornfields to green jungle valleys. As the temperature rises, this includes ferns, bromeliads, and orchids. This train ride is one hour and 45 minutes to 104 km, where we’ll disembark to meet your Alpaca Expeditions trekking chef and porters.

This is where you’ll be served your freshly cooked breakfast before starting your trek. Be sure to bring your original passport since this is the very first checkpoint along the Inca Trail. After breakfast you’ll have some time to prepare before beginning the hike.

Soon after we’ll get to explore the first Inca site, Chachabamba, which is first ancient Incan checkpoint to enter the Inca trail. Your Alpaca Expeditions tour guide will give you some background history on these amazing archaeological sites. Then you’ll have a three-hour hike up to the most famous Inca site along the trail Wiñay Wayna.

You’ll see amazing views of Machu Picchu Valley and the Urubamba River along the trail as well as the flora and fauna that are native to the area. There are also waterfalls and spectacular views of Machu Picchu Mountain. The trail itself has some flat areas as well as some short uphill and downhill hikes. It also has steps arranged in sections that can be narrow in some areas but not dangerous.

Once you arrive at the Wiñay Wayna Inca site you’ll have time for a tour by your Alpaca Expeditions guide. He’ll provide you with time to explore the Inca site, temples, waterfalls, gardens, storehouses, watchtowers and farming terraces.

Then it’s only a short walk to the lunch spot where your Alpaca Expeditions trekking chef and porters will be ready for your arrival. They’ll have cold drinks and delicious fresh food prepared by Alpaca Expeditions’ chef and served buffet-style. After lunch there’ll be time for a short nap.

Then it’ll be a one hour gradual up and downhill hike to get to the Sun Gate. There you’ll have spectacular views of Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu, and the surrounding valleys. The Sun Gate was used by Incas to observe the sunrise from Machu Picchu during the summer solstice. From here it’s another hour hike to the Machu Picchu archaeological site. Once in Machu Picchu you can explore the watchtower area where you can get charming pictures of Machu Picchu (without crowds). We’ll then take the 20-minute bus ride to the campsite of Puente Ruinas. When you arrive at the campsite your tents will be all set up. You’ll meet your Alpaca Expeditions porters and enjoy a social happy hour with hot drinks and dinner.

Later in the evening we’ll have a small ceremony with your chef and porters for your last night with them. They’ll still be there the next morning to cook breakfast and for a proper goodbye.

* This hiking route is identical to our 2 Day Inca Trail with Hotel.

Highlight: Trekking the Inca Trail, enjoying the views from the Sun Gate, sunset views from Machu Picchu, camping at the foot of Machu Picchu

Walking Distance: 15 km / 8 miles

Meals: Included

Elevations: Trek starting point 2,000 m, the highest point is Sun Gate 2,720 m, the camp is at 1,900 m

Weather: Hot and humid
Day 2 Day 2: Machu Picchu (The Lost City Of The Incas) & Return To Cusco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Machu Picchu (The Lost City Of The Incas) & Return To Cusco

Your Alpaca Expeditions team will wake you up early with your choice of hot drinks. You’ll then have time to pack your duffel bags and day packs, as well as eat your freshly prepared breakfast. We’ll walk 30 minutes to the bus station to be one of the first in line to go up to Machu Picchu (sometimes there is a 20- to 30-minute wait in line to board the bus).

The first buses will depart at 5:30 a.m. and arrive at 6:00 a.m. in Machu Picchu. Again, you need to have your original passport at this checkpoint. Your Alpaca Expeditions tour guide will take you to the perfect spot to enjoy the sunrise over the mountains and get some fantastic pictures (weather permitting). We’ll then have a two hour private walking tour of the Machu Picchu archaeological site with all of its fascinating history. You’ll also have free time to explore Machu Picchu on your own. If you have booked a permit to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain you’ll start at 10:00 a.m. However, there are a lot of other things to see around Machu Picchu. There is the Inca Bridge, the Sun Gate, or you can walk around the temple and residential areas of Machu Picchu and mingle with the llamas. You’ll need to catch your bus back down to the Machu Picchu Town for lunch and train to Ollantaytambo. From there you’ll go by private van back to Cusco where your Alpaca Expeditions team will drop you off at your hotel.

Highlight: Arrive early to Machu Picchu to enjoy the sunrise

Temperature: Warm and humid

Meals: Breakfast Only

Train: Expedition tourist class

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Inca Trail 2 Days To Machu Picchu With Camping

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Itinerary of your trip Inca Trail 2 Days To Machu Picchu With Camping

Day 1: Inca Trail – Sun Gate – Machu Picchu

Day 2: Machu Picchu (The Lost City Of The Incas) & Return To Cusco

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