On the Machu Picchu day, what circuit do you tour?

For your requested date, the visit to Machu Picchu is done through Circuit 2B.

If a traveler would like their own room and tent, what is the supplemental fee? Is there still time to add the Huayna Picchu hike to this trek in September? If we wanted to stay in Ollantaytambo before the trek do we tell you that when we book? And you pick us up there?

Where do we store our luggage while we are on the trek?

Does this trip include two nights in hotel and 3 camping ? On the itinerary it's confusing with day 1. Also what time do you arrive back to Cusco at the end of touring Machu Pichhu ? Can you arrange the permit to hike Huayna Picchu?

To clarify your questions regarding the itinerary: the trip includes 4 nights camping and 1 night in a hotel, which is spent on the penultimate night of the tour before returning to Cusco. The other nights are spent at campsites during the trek. Regarding the return to Cusco after visiting Machu Picchu, the arrival time is approximately 6:30 PM, depending on the train schedule. If you wish to hike Huayna Picchu, the permits must be arranged separately, as this is an additional service. The cost for Huayna Picchu permits must be paid directly to us, since the platform no longer accepts payment for this service.

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Cusco to La Playa
Cusco to La Playa
Start point
Cusco, Cusco, Peru (We pick you up from your hotel, 04:20)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hotel pickup and transfer to Capuliyoc trailhead
- Guided trek from Capuliyoc to La Playa (18 km)
- Camp setup and overnight camping at La Playa
Landmarks
Apurímac River
Capuliyoc
Day 2
La Playa to Choquequirao
La Playa to Choquequirao
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek from La Playa to Choquequirao via Marampata (16 km)
- Views of Apurímac canyon and Choquequirao Inca site
- Camp setup at Marampata campsite
Optional Activities
- 30-minute sunset walk to Choquequirao viewpoint
Landmarks
Choquequirao
Apurímac Canyon
Day 3
Choquequirao
Choquequirao
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Choquequirao Inca site
- 30-minute hike from campsite to the Inca site
Landmarks
Choquequirao
Day 4
Choquequirao to Chikiska
Choquequirao to Chikiska
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trek from Choquequirao to Chikiska via Marampata and La Playa (18 km)
- Camp setup at Chikiska Camp
Landmarks
Apurímac Canyon
Day 5
Chikiska to Aguas Calientes
Chikiska to Aguas Calientes
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Final guided trek from Chikiska to Capuliyoc (8 km)
- Farewell lunch at Capuliyoc
- Train transfer from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
- Hotel check-in and dinner in Aguas Calientes
Optional Activities
- Vistadome train upgrade from Aguas Calientes for $75 per person (available on return journey)
Landmarks
Ollantaytambo
Day 6
Aguas Calientes to Cusco
Aguas Calientes to Cusco
End point
Cusco, Cusco, Peru (We drop you off at your hotel)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus transfer from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Sunrise viewing at Machu Picchu
- 2.5-hour guided walking tour of Machu Picchu citadel
- Bus return from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
- Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco hotel
Optional Activities
- Huayna Picchu hike (approximately 2 hours round-trip) - $75 per person, must be booked at least one month in advance
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Machu Picchu
Huayna Picchu
Sun Gate

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Apurímac River
Capuliyoc

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Choquequirao
Apurímac Canyon

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Choquequirao

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Apurímac Canyon

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Ollantaytambo

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Machu Picchu
Huayna Picchu
Sun Gate

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June4.7•September 2026
Alpaca Expeditions was amazing! The guides were excellent. Encouraging and knowledgeable every step of the way! The...
Alpaca Expeditions was amazing! The guides were excellent. Encouraging and knowledgeable every step of the way! The food was truly amazing. Fresh and fulfilling especially since we were hiking so much and needed calories. We only encountered one problem towards the end of the trip. One person of our group of 4 could not join us on the Huayna Picchu hike . There had been a clerical error and they did not have a ticket. It was resolved. Other than that I would recommend this terrific adventure to anyone wanting to trek in Peru.Show more
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Jeff5.0•September 2026
Alpaca tours provided a first rate experience! We did the five day Choquequirao trek combined with Machu Picchu and...
Alpaca tours provided a first rate experience! We did the five day Choquequirao trek combined with Machu Picchu and Huyana Piccchu. Santiago, Marcos, Celestina, and Frank were all experts in their respective crafts. Santiago did an outstanding job tailoring the trip to meet our needs. The food Marcos and Celestina made was amazing! They should write a cookbook. I’m already looking at the other treks so I can come back!!!Show more
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Nin5.0•July 2026
This tour is incredible. Alpaca really looked after us, we were well fed and had a great time. Its a tough trek but...
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Lottie5.0•July 2026
Our friends recommended this tour after being told about it on the salkantay trek - they wished they had done it and...
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François-Thibaut5.0•June 2026
A very intense hiking but easier than expected due to Brandon the best guide ever
Traveled in June 2026
Rachel5.0•June 2026
Henry and his team with Alpaca took such good care of us throughout the Choquequirao trek. The food was fantastic. It...
Henry and his team with Alpaca took such good care of us throughout the Choquequirao trek. The food was fantastic. It was so nice to have not just hot food for every meal, but they were preparing 4-5 dishes per meal! The porters were great and were really efficient at setting up and taking down our tents and taking good care of our gear. And Henry was informative not just about the different aspects of the trek but about his culture. He went above and beyond to be supportive to both me and my son as we struggled through certain parts of the trek. This was the hardest hike I've ever done but it was well worth it and I felt a huge sense of accomplishment.Show more
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Lee5.0•May 2025
This was an excellent tour! Our guide and the rest of the staff were top-notch and attended to our every need, even...
This was an excellent tour! Our guide and the rest of the staff were top-notch and attended to our every need, even when one member needed assistance and was allowed to ride on one of the pack animals. Our Chef (Alejandro) cooked up some amazing dishes, especially considering the facilities he had to work with. The lead guide (Nilton) was very knowledgeble and encouraging, especially when the going got tough. The tour itself was one of the most physically challenging I have ever experienced. But we did it and so glad to be a part of it. The scenery was stunning!Show more
Traveled in April 2025
Andrew5.0•May 2025
This was an outstanding experience! Our guide Nilton and his team catered to us more than we could have imagined....
This was an outstanding experience! Our guide Nilton and his team catered to us more than we could have imagined. The trek was beautiful and challenging. Choquequirao was an incredible place similar to Machu Picchu but without crowds of people. Nilton was very easy going accommodating everyone. My girlfriend got sick one night and he had medication for her and put her on a horse for 7k uphill climb one day. One of the highlights was the amazing food we ate. The chef and two sous chefs cooked up gourmet meals breakfast, lunch and dinner which was great fuel for the challenging hikes. I would highly recommend this hike and using Alpaca Expeditions!Show more
Traveled in April 2025
Robert5.0•August 2020
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I was lucky enough to meet a group of tourists guided by Simon Puma in Yanama. Our situation was complicated due to...
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Traveled in March 2019
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Dear Robert, Thank you very much!
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Daniel5.0•August 2020
Our family of 4 enjoyed the challenge of this amazing hike with this terrific company. We had Filippe as our...
Our family of 4 enjoyed the challenge of this amazing hike with this terrific company. We had Filippe as our ever-positive guide, the talented Samuel as our cook, and the smiling "Hike Like a Girl...Try To Keep Up!" Joanna as our helper. The trek was definitely a challenge, the scenery amazing and the destination well worth the effort. Those Llama terraces just have to be seen and there's hardly anyone there! Hiking poles were essential I think, though my teenage daughter says it was fine without. The quality of the food was incredible and the equipment good.Show more
Traveled in July 2019
Reply from: Alpaca Expeditions
Dear Daniel, Thanks for trusting us for your experience!
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Katrina
Asked on March 21st, 2026
On the Machu Picchu day, what circuit do you tour?
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- Alpaca ExpeditionsOperator•Written March 2026
  For your requested date, the visit to Machu Picchu is done through Circuit 2B.
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  Katrina
  Traveler•Written March 2026
  Would you be able to guarantee Circuit 2B for Machu Picchu for the trek September 15-20 th for 4 people if I can book it in the near future?
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  Katrina
  Traveler•Written March 2026
  Also is it still possible to add the Huayna Picchu hike for the day in Machu Picchu if we book the September 15th to the 20 th trek? And does that include seeing circuit 2B as well?
- Alpaca ExpeditionsOperator•Written March 2026
  Regarding your inquiry, tickets for Circuit 2B at Machu Picchu are highly requested by many travelers. As the date approaches, availability tends to become more limited. Unfortunately, these tickets can only be guaranteed once the reservation is completed, as availability is in real time. Additionally, under Ministry of Culture regulations, tickets cannot be held for more than 3 hours without full confirmation through payment. In summary, to secure these tickets, availability must be checked at the exact moment of booking. Regarding your other question, if there is still availability for Huayna Picchu on the dates from September 15th to 20th, it is possible to add this entry. This corresponds to an additional circuit that takes place after the guided tour of Circuit 2B, so it would not affect your scheduled tour. Please note that the Huayna Picchu ticket does not include a guiding service, as it is an optional activity outside the group's itinerary. The cost for this circuit is USD 75 per person. If you would like to include a guide, this would have an additional cost of USD 90 per group; however, many travelers choose to do this hike independently.
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Ross
Asked on March 4th, 2026
If a traveler would like their own room and tent, what is the supplemental fee? Is there still time to add the Huayna Picchu hike to this trek in September? If we wanted to stay in Ollantaytambo before the trek do we tell you that when we book? And you pick us up there?
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  Ross
  Traveler•Written March 2026
  Where do we store our luggage while we are on the trek?
- Alpaca ExpeditionsOperator•Written March 2026
  Yes, it is possible to have private rooms and tents. The additional cost per room or tent is 50 dollars each. Also, yes, there is still time to add the Huayna Picchu hike to your trek in September. If you wish to add it, please let us know as soon as possible. If you would like to stay in Ollantaytambo before the trek, you can inform us at the time of booking, and we will gladly pick you up there to take you to the trek's starting point.
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Catherine
Asked on February 10th, 2026
Does this trip include two nights in hotel and 3 camping ? On the itinerary it's confusing with day 1. Also what time do you arrive back to Cusco at the end of touring Machu Pichhu ? Can you arrange the permit to hike Huayna Picchu?
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- Alpaca ExpeditionsOperator•Written February 2026
  To clarify your questions regarding the itinerary: the trip includes 4 nights camping and 1 night in a hotel, which is spent on the penultimate night of the tour before returning to Cusco. The other nights are spent at campsites during the trek.
  
  Regarding the return to Cusco after visiting Machu Picchu, the arrival time is approximately 6:30 PM, depending on the train schedule.
  
  If you wish to hike Huayna Picchu, the permits must be arranged separately, as this is an additional service. The cost for Huayna Picchu permits must be paid directly to us, since the platform no longer accepts payment for this service.

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