Alpaca and Llama Farm Tour near Cusco with Weaving
From €30 per person
See availability →An alpaca and llama farm tour near Cusco with hotel pickup: meet the animals up close, hear how the Incas shaped the species and watch a traditional weaving demonstration.
This alpaca and llama farm tour near Cusco gets you out of the city in a short ride: the farm is a 20-minute drive from the old centre, and the transfer from and back to your hotel is included. The whole outing lasts about two and a half hours.
The guide starts with the story of the South American camelids, how they were domesticated and the species the Incas developed. You then learn to tell the two varieties of alpacas and llamas apart, and meet their ancestors, the huanacos and the vicuñas, the latter known as the gold of the Andes. There is time to stand close to the animals and take photos.
- Alpacas and llamas, plus huanacos and vicuñas
- A weaving demonstration showing how native people make textiles
- A guide, a farm visit and the hotel transfers
The weaving part shows how native people practise their craft and which skills go into their textiles. It is a short half-day for anyone who wants some countryside and a little Inca background alongside the sights of Cusco. Souvenirs are not included.