LAKEFIELD GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Unlock the Portal, Rescue the Herd: The Wanderlight Alpaca Quest near Lakefield
A 2–3 hour, escape-room–style outdoor game and alpaca walk in Lakefield that pairs trail puzzles with a hands-on animal rescue; this guide explains the flow, what to bring, and safety considerations.
Unlock the Portal, Rescue the Herd: The Wanderlight Alpaca Quest near Lakefield.
Part outdoor escape room and part alpaca walk, the Wanderlight Alpaca Quest sends small teams onto an enchanted trail outside Lakefield to follow an Inca note, solve stations on a map and, ultimately, locate and walk the alpacas back to the Wanderlight safe haven.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Trail-based puzzles and a locked book
Players leave the main barn with a backpack containing a map, compass, notebook, an Inca note and a locked book, then visit marked stations and solve puzzles that yield combinations to open the book's locks.
Find the alpacas and walk them to safety
After opening the locks on the book and following the map, teams locate the secret hiding place of the alpacas and walk them back to Wanderlight's safe haven as the final part of the quest.
Rustic facilities and natural hazards
The route includes a rustic washroom along the trail and exposes participants to deer flies, mosquitoes and the usual rural risks such as poison ivy and ticks—plan accordingly.
What the day feels like
What the Quest Feels Like
You begin at the main barn, shoulder a backpack and follow the Inca's instructions to find numbered stations on the map. Each station presents a puzzle whose solution provides a combination; once all locks on the book are opened, you follow the final clues to the alpacas and walk them back. The average completion time is 1.5–2 hours, though groups commonly finish in anywhere from one to three hours.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Recommended: sturdy walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, bug spray and a reusable water bottle.
Optional drinks and snacks are allowed; participants should be prepared to pack out their garbage.
Do not wear boots or shoes that have been at other farms or zoos within 48 hours, and avoid wearing clothes that were used while working with cattle.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Wanderlight Alpaca Quest take?
Average completion is 1.5–2 hours, with most groups finishing between one and three hours.
What age is the experience suitable for?
Recommended ages are 10 and up.
How many people can participate in a group?
Groups are limited to up to eight people.
Are there bathroom facilities on the trail?
There is a rustic washroom available along the trail.
What natural hazards or nuisances should I expect?
Participants should expect deer flies and mosquitoes, and be aware of poison ivy and ticks along rural walking routes.
What does the operator provide in the backpack?
The provided backpack contains a map, compass, notebook, a note from the Inca and a locked book.