Alpaca and Llama Hike in Chinchero with Andean Picnic
From €37 per person
See availability →Hike through Chinchero with an alpaca or a llama beside you, finish with an Andean picnic and visit a local family to see how textiles are made.
An alpaca and llama hike in Chinchero opens with a welcome and a warm cup of native herbal tea. You then pick an alpaca or a llama as your walking partner and set off along old Inca trails with it. The path crosses crop fields and rural land, with sacred mountains and views of the Sacred Valley around you. The hike is part of a 4-hour experience with a local guide.
Along the way you learn why Andean camelids mattered so much in Inca culture, and what it feels like to walk with them instead of past them.
- A hike with llamas and alpacas
- An Andean picnic with native potatoes, corn, artisanal cheese and traditional bread
- A visit to a local family in Chinchero
Women of the community cook the picnic, using fresh organic produce from the area. Afterwards you visit the family to see the ancient textile process: from spinning the wool to colouring it with natural dyes and weaving by hand, as taught across generations.
The experience is run by a local operator who works with single mothers from Chinchero, so your booking supports these families. Transport and tips are not included, and the hike is not suitable for wheelchair users. The guide speaks English.