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Mountain Lodges of Peru Update

 

Dear Traveler:

Machu Picchu has reopened February 15th and we hope you will join us in Peru soon!

Travelers are more conscious and selective about where they choose to go these days. That’s why it’s important for us to get closer than ever to our guests and show them places and cultures that will ignite their imagination and reinvigorate their soul. This isn’t just hyperbole, this is who we are. We want to inspire transcendental change through adventure travel. Now, more than ever. We expect 2023 will bring less travelers to Peru with the upside of less crowded archeological sites and especially at Machu Picchu.

Your health, safety, and trust are paramount to us. We are ready to welcome you with open arms!

With our best wishes,

Enrique Umbert

CEO & Co-Founder

 

 

We are back to normal!
Peru is open to travelers with NO restrictions.

For your information here are the latest requests for traveling to Peru:
(Most recent announcements from November 2022)

Before Your Travel to Peru

  • Filling out a Health Affidavit form is no longer required to enter the country.
  • All travelers are required to carry a passport valid for at least 6 months to travel to Peru.

Arrival in Peru

  • Travelers are no longer required to show proof of vaccination to enter the country.
  • It is NOT mandatory to wear a mask to circulate on open public roads and in enclosed places throughout the country but you are free to wear it if you wish.
  • MLP will hand out disposable masks throughout the trip if you decided to wear one.
  • A face shield is not required for flights and at airports.

Common Areas

  • Cleaning protocols are adopted to disinfect every area on an ongoing basis, with particular emphasis on high-touch and high-traffic areas, such as counters and front desk, door handles, public bathrooms and room keys, among others.
  • Hand sanitizer dispensers are available throughout hotels and lodges, especially in high traffic areas.
  • Public areas have been reorganized according to new maximum capacity requirements. The spaces are duly signposted in compliance with the social distancing requirements.
  • Transparent screens or other physical barriers will be installed in spaces such as front desk, bar or restaurant areas when necessary.
  • Public access restrooms are cleaned according to protocols.

Our Guests

  • It is NOT mandatory to wear a mask indoors but you are free to wear it if you wish.
  • We have installed gel alcohol disinfection stations in public areas, as well as sinks and soap in strategic areas.
  • All guests and team members should wash their hands frequently.
    Rooms.
  • Implementation of constant cleaning and disinfecting protocols for all rooms before guest’s arrival and after their departure.
  • Culinary staff is being re-trained in safe food handling and preparation, and hygiene protocols are being reinforced.
  • We encourage contactless payment for all services as much as possible.

Rooms

  • Implementation of strict cleaning and disinfecting protocols for all rooms before guest’s arrival and after their departure. Non-essential, high- touch items were removed.
  • Culinary staff is being re-trained in safe food handling and preparation, and hygiene protocols are being reinforced.
  • We have expanded meal times to allow for less crowding in breakfast and dining rooms.
  • Meal times will be as follows: Breakfast from 7 – 9 AM, Lunch from 1 – 3 PM and Dinner from 7 – 8.30 PM.
  • We have created tailored options for groups and have made private spaces available.
  • We encourage contactless payment for all services as much as possible.

Our Staff

  • Our team members have taken additional training in compliance with the requirements of safety and disinfection protocols.
  • Guides and staff are fully vaccinated including a booster shot, and all of them undergo periodic testing.
  • All staff members have access to hand washing and hand sanitizing, disinfecting products and protective equipment before they perform their tasks.
  • A briefing on safety and health measures will be given to all guests before each activity.
  • All equipment will be disinfected after each use.
  • The reception area will coordinate with the passengers and guides for any activities/tours.
  • Third party suppliers and other service providers must comply with Mountain Lodges of Peru hygiene/safety standards.
    Transportation

Transportation

  • All drivers have received detailed training on physical distancing practices.
  • Drivers, guides and guests are NOT required to wear a mask while in a vehicle or on trains.
  • All vehicles will be disinfected between trips.
  • All vehicles will have alcohol gel available for our guests’ use.
  • Drivers are responsible for sanitizing vehicles between uses according to specific guidelines and training.
  • Fan settings are configured not to recirculate air inside the vehicle – Masks are available for drivers and guests.

These health and safety measures will be reviewed and updated regularly by MLP as needed in compliance with Peruvian Ministry of Health’s requirements to ensure our guests the best possible experience.