Half Day Andean Llama Trek in the Sacred Valley

4.7
(18 reviews)

3 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Your visit helps strengthen the skills of the members of the Guild of Andean Llama Farmers so they can advocate for the protection of their fragile mountain ecosystems and be included in the tourism industry that passes through their communities by providing eco-friendly pack services with their llamas, a tradition that is on the verge of disappearing. Thank you for helping us increase our impact!

What's Included

First aid kit.
Fruit, energy bar, water available for refill.
Tasting of traditional Andean lunch with potatoes and tubers.
Llama guild hosts.
Trek with llamas.
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

This visit is an educational and cultural experience in which you will learn about your positive impact to llama farming communities and mountain ecosystems. The visit includes a trek with llamas herded in the traditional Andean style in company of local llama farmers. After learning about the project you will assist your hosts packing the llamas with your lunch and help herd them up the mountain with beautiful scenic views. The hike can be easy to moderate difficulty and lasts around 40 minutes uphill at slow pace, you will then reach a resting point where the meal will be cooked in the traditional Andean style under hot stones. During this time you may learn more about your hosts while tasting a variety of potatos and tubers. You will den hike down the same path with an amazing view of the Pumahuanca Valley. The total trekking distance is 2 k.m. (1.2 miles).

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for people with knee and hip problems.
  • Recommended to have child carrier backpack when visiting with young children.
Supplied by Llama Pack - Llama Treks

Tags

Hiking Tours
Sustainable Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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