About this experience
Every visit to Peru deserves a close encounter with llamas and alpacas. This is your chance! Add this two-hour package to your itinerary, and you'll be walking with llamas and alpacas against the breathtaking backdrop of the Andes mountains and the Sacred Valley. The photo opportunities are amazing—and these pictures will be the ones you post, share, and frame. The location is stunning, and you'll be treated like family. Plus, ANDEAN COLORS has a mission to support single Peruvian mothers who have faced great adversity but are now using their expertise in textiles to care for their families. When you book a tour package or make a purchase in the boutique, you are helping to make a difference in their lives.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Local guide for your journey
- Experienced assistants to manage the llamas and alpacas
- Fresh grass for you to feed the llamas and alpacas
- A talented artisan who will share the secrets of the famous Andean textiles
- Llamas and alpacas to accompany you on the adventure
Not included
- Private transportation
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
You'll embrace the beauty of nature on a leisurely walk with friendly llamas and alpacas. Enjoy photo opportunities with stunning views of the Andes Mountains and Sacred Valley. Observe a local community in their daily routines with sheep, donkeys, and pigs. Feed and interact with the llamas and alpacas after your walk. Learn about Peru's world-famous textile-making process and shop in the huge boutique with hundreds of authentic, artisan-created textiles and fine leather goods. (Please note: The end point for this tour is at ANDEAN COLORS in Racchi Ayllu.)
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Meeting and pickup information
- The meeting place is an observation point outside of the MachuQolqa Archaeological Site, 4 minutes from the district of Chinchero on the Cusco—Urubamba Road at KM 34. Please arrive 10 minutes in advance. Your guide will have a sign that says ANDEAN COLORS. (NOTE: This tour ends at ANDEAN COLORS.)
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Andean Colors
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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