Take a Llama to Lunch
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.
Choose from Our llama lunch options
1. Arrowhead Llama Lunch: Based out of the Arrowhead Ski Area.
2. Backcountry Llama Lunch: Wilderness based lunch on a local hiking trail
3. Wine and Cheese with Llamas: Based out of the Arrowhead Ski Area.
Request / Waitlist your Llama Lunch HERE
Private Arrowhead Llama Lunch or Wine & Cheese with a Llama
- Availability: July 1st – September 30th.
- Private Hike that is tailored to your interests, goals, children’s ages, and abilities.
- Logistics: Meet at Arrowhead Ski Area for your Private Llama Outing.
- Times can also be: 9am-1pm, 10 am – 2 pm, 11am-3pm, or 3-6:30pm Wine & Cheese
- Includes: Guide, llamas, red-checkered picnic lunch, snacks, and water
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate. We will customize the hike to your ability
- Gear: Packs and rain gear provided if needed
Please Note: Transportation is NOT included
Details
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.
Pricing
- $625.00 Base Fee, first 2 people
- Additional: $95 per person
- Children 12 and under $55 each, age 3 and under are free.
- Due to the high demand for this program, a 72 hour cancellation is required
Private Backcountry Llama Lunch
- Availability: May 15 – end of September
- Private Hike that is tailored to your interests, goals, children’s ages, and abilities.
- Logistics: Full-day hike, 10am – 3pm. Start times can be flexible.
- Includes: Guide, llamas, red-checkered picnic, snacks, and water
- Difficulty: Moderate to hard. We will customize the hike to your ability
- Gear: Packs and rain gear provided if needed.
Details
Enjoy a day hike in the company of a llama while experiencing one of the Vail Valley’s beautiful backcountry trails. Your guide and the ‘boys’ will pick you up from your home or hotel and transport you to a local trailhead. The llamas will not only offer some curious companionship but also a helping hand in carrying gear and lunch. Participants should expect to carry a small daypack and show up ready for a full day of hiking. Feel free to inquire on how we can customize your day to fit your group’s needs.
- $725.00 base fee, first 2 people
- Additional: $95 per person
- Children 12 and under $55 each, age 3 and under are free.
- Due to the high demand for this program, a 72 hour cancellation is required
