Take a Llama to Lunch Hike
Due to construction, Arrowhead Llama Lunches will not be available summer 2025. Backcountry Llama Lunches are available.
Get to know the curious nature of llamas on our “Take a Llama to Lunch” hikes. The ‘boys’ are wildly popular with children due to their gentle nature. The easy pace and length make llama hikes excellent outings for families, friends, and groups.
Llamas make excellent trail companions as pack animals and can carry as much as 80 pounds. They do not like being ridden no matter how much grain we feed them.
Availability
Not Available This Summer
Activity type
Llama Hikes
Difficulty
All ages
starting at (USD):
$675 base fee
- $675 Base Fee, first 2 people
- Backcountry Llama Lunch: Additional $100
- Additional: $95 per person
- Children 12 and under $65 each, age 3 and under are free
- Due to the high demand for this program, a 72-hour cancellation is required
Due to the popularity of this trip, we recommend booking at least 6 weeks or more in advance.
DAY TOUR RESERVATION / CANCELLATION POLICY
Placing a credit card on file will confirm your reservation. Your card will not be charged until after the tour is complete.
Take a Llama to Lunch Hike at the Arrowhead Ski Area
Meet the ‘boys’ at our backcountry center cabin located at the Arrowhead Ski Area. Enjoy an interactive introduction to these unique pack animals before taking off on a leisurely hike. Families with young children typically take a short hike and may return to the cabin for lunch. Seasoned hikers and families with older children will enjoy a longer hike that winds through mature aspen groves, evergreen forest, and at the height of the season, wildflowers. Lunch is our signature “Red-Checkered Picnic” on the trail. Every outing is catered to the needs and abilities of your group.
- 9 am – 1 pm
- 10 am – 2 pm
- 11 am – 3 pm
Arrowhead Resort
Driving directions
Logistics & Gear
Meet at Arrowhead or a previously determined meeting point for Backcountry Llama Lunch.
Appropriate hiking clothing and footwear will be outlined in the reservation packet.
Young children should be carried in a children’s backpack.
Pricing
Arrowhead llama lunch
- $675 Base Fee, first 2 people
- Backcountry Llama Lunch: Additional $100
- Additional $95 per person
- Children 12 and under $65 each, age 3 and under are free
- Due to the high demand for this program, a 72-hour cancellation is required
We have a 72 hour cancelation policy. If canceling more than 72 hours of your tour there is no fee, within 72 hours you are responsible for the full tour amount.
InquireFAQ
Children love our llamas! We will teach them how to interact with the llamas safely, and they can likely even lead a llama on the hike. There will be no llama riding, though.
As with any animal, even highly trained, sometimes behavior can be erratic or spooked. Following some simple safety precautions, though, will make for an enjoyable day with our ‘boys’.
Your gear list in your registration packet will indicate that each person will need to have a rain jacket available. Your guides will be watching the weather forecast carefully and make route decisions accordingly. Scattered afternoon thundershowers are the typical forecast. In the event of lightning, your guides will provide instruction on getting to shelter.
what participants are saying
We had the best guide for our hike with Paragon. A gentleman named Nate with tons of guiding experience took us on a beautiful driving tour followed by an amazing hike. He was very knowledgeable, flexible, and accommodating. We truly could not have asked for a better experience.
Patrick W.