5D/4N Llama Trek Urubamba Mountain Range

Visit Description

You will learn about the Llama Pack Project mission and the challenges faced by llama herding families, hosted by members of the Local Guild of Llama Breeders while you enjoy a breath-taking trek through the high-Andes walking from one station to the next herding the llamas that take all your gear and meals in the traditional Andean style.

Highlights: Visit to high-Andean ecosystems and glaciers and exchange with members of the local Guilds of Llama Breeders.

Participating Guild of Llama Breeders: Cancha-Cancha, Quisuarani, Cuncani, Sutoc- Pacch

Nº of working community members: 16 (For a group of up to 5 passengers).

Total walking distance: 60 k.m. (37.2 miles)

Hours of ascending trek: 4 – 4.5 hours (per day)

Hours of descending trek: 3 – 3.5 hours (per day)

Minimum altitude: 2890 mts. (9482 feet)

Maximum altitude: 4705 mts. (15436 feet)

Included

  • Five snacks.
  • Four breakfasts.
  • Four lunches.
  • Four brunches.
  • Four dinners.
  • Drinking water.
  • Pack llamas.
  • English speaking guide.
  • Llama herder from the community.
  • Dining tent and table.
  • First-Aid kit.

Recommendations

To sign up for this trek passengers must be completely acclimatized to altitude, it is recommended to start the trek at least three days after having been fully exposed to high altitude. Bring a lightweight personal backpack for daily use that will contain: drinking water, mosquito repellant, sunscreen, any personal medicine, cash for tips and crafts and your camera. The rest of your personal items should fit in a backpack or duffel bag that will be transported by the llamas and must have a maximum weight of 20 kg. (44 pounds). Pack comfortable layered clothes: fresh long sleeved shirt, long pants, closed trekking shoes, socks, hat, sunglasses, extra fleece jacket for fresh breeze, thick feather jacket for cool mornings and evenings, warm sleeping clothes, hat, gloves and rainproof clothes. Personal camping material is required: sleeping bag (- 0 ºC / 32 ºF), sleeping mat, tent (rainproof four season tent). You may bring your own or we may assist with local third party rentals.

Online Booking

You can book your visit now with our Online Booking Form. If you need any more information please contact us on reservas@llamapackproject.com

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