Farms offering llama and alpaca treks in Tirol

Alpaca hikes are guided hikes through the countryside with alpacas, during which you can get to know these gentle and curious animals up close. Accompanied by an alpaca guide, you’ll hike across meadows, through woods or along idyllic nature trails and enjoy a special break from everyday life.

During an alpaca walk, you’ll usually lead an alpaca on a lead and learn more about its behaviour, care and needs. The animals’ calm nature makes this activity a special experience for nature lovers, families, couples and anyone who enjoys spending time with animals.

Yes. Several providers offer guided walks, hikes or trekking tours with alpacas and llamas – some at a leisurely pace, others as half-day or full-day tours. Depending on the farm, you may also be able to lead your own animal.

Llamas are generally larger, have longer faces and were traditionally kept as pack animals. Alpacas are smaller and are best known for their particularly fine wool (alpaca fibre). Both are native to the South American Andes.

A typical distinguishing feature is their ears: llamas often have significantly longer ears. They also appear larger overall and have a more ‘elongated’ face than alpacas.

Yes, that is possible – some farms keep llamas and alpacas in a mixed herd. Other farms deliberately focus solely on alpacas, depending on their concept and Offers.

One of the main reasons is their high-quality, fine alpaca fibre, which has historically been regarded as particularly valuable. In addition, depending on the farm, alpacas are also kept as trekking animals or for animal-assisted offers.
 

Yes, some farms also use alpacas as therapy animals. Their gentle, calm nature can have a soothing effect.

Yes. Several farms have a farm shop selling products made from their own alpaca wool or alpaca fibre, sometimes supplemented by handmade items or Local Specialities. Examples include Alpenalpaka Pitztal, Achensee Alpaka, Jodlerhof and Bio Alpakas.

An alpaca walk usually begins with an introduction to handling the animals. You’ll learn how to lead an alpaca properly, what to look out for and how to behave around the animals. You’ll then get to know your alpaca before setting off on your walk together through the countryside. Alpaca walks are generally laid-back affairs and are all about treating the animals with respect. Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing will ensure you can relax and enjoy the outdoor experience. Check with the organiser in advance regarding requirements, the minimum age and any conditions of participation.