WORLDWIDE · FARM TOURS
Feed buckets, a herd that comes when called and a barn stacked with fleece. The 7 below run from a twenty-minute Andean stop to a full Cusco weaving demonstration, priced, with a note on which let you walk one.
At Alpacas of Montana near Bozeman, you spend about 90 minutes meeting alpacas, llamas, Anatolian guard dogs, chickens, and seasonal horses. Guides such as Jenna, Sarah, and Fiona lead feeding, walking, grooming, and photo time. The small group is limited to four people, making this a personal farm visit.
“We totally enjoyed this. Guide was very knowledgeable. We learned a lot. Interacting with the animals was also enjoyable”
Leave Cusco’s historic center for a 150-minute visit to Manos de la Comunidad, about 20 minutes away. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide introduces two alpaca varieties, several llama types, vicuñas, huanacos, and traditional weaving. Guides such as Marlith, Marileth, Olga, and Holger are praised for clear explanations and helpful photo tips.
“Truly life changing and so informative! The animals were so sweet and my guide was really hopeful! I was lucky cause I got a private tour as I’m the only one who signed up for the activity that day :) would highly recommend as a leisurely activity to do when you’re still acclimating”
Spend about an hour at Shamarra Alpacas, a hillside farm overlooking Akaroa Harbour. You’ll learn how alpacas differ from llamas, meet newborns, pet the adults, and feed them grass. Guides such as Jean explain alpaca care in a warm, hands-on visit, with time for photos and the farm shop.
“The tour consists of 3 ares. The first you get to pet the alpacas, the second you get to see the newborn alpacas but for obvious reasons you’re not allowed to pet them, and in the third area you are given grass in bowls and get to feed them. That was pretty cool the guide Jean was great”
At Clover Brooke Farm in Hyde Park, guide Andrea introduces you to llamas, alpacas, rabbits, chickens, ducks, and friendly barn cats before leading you through gentle pastures and paddocks. You’ll learn basic animal safety, visit an 1850 homestead, take llama selfies, and have time for the farm store. Ages 8 and up.
“What a unique experience! Andrea, the tour guide was wonderful and very knowledgable. You can tell she genuinely cares about her animals. We had a lovely time with the Alpacas and Llamas.”
At Lilymoore Farm in Pleasant Valley, you’ll spend about an hour with alpacas, llamas, huarizo, goats, birds, chickens, and mini pig Gizmo. A trained guide explains each animal’s care and personality while you feed and pet them. The goats come out to play, and an alpaca joins the group for photos. The tour suits families and animal lovers.
“Really nice farm. Lots of animals to interact with like horses, alpacas, llamas, pigs and more. Great way to spend an hour of your day.”
At Tahoma Vista Fiber Mill and La Vida Alpaca in Yelm, you’ll hand-feed alpacas, learn how their fleece becomes finished goods, and browse a small boutique. The private 90-minute tour is led by the welcoming farm family and staff, limited to your group of up to 10 people, and works well for both children and adults.
“Me and my sis enjoyed ourself. Very educational, humor and personable people/family/staff. A must if you’re an animal lover. And can’t forget Snowfall/ball don’t get me.”
Spend about two hours at Faerie Tale Alpacas near Kenilworth with a hands-on farm host. You will learn how alpacas live, meet babies, feed the herd, take photos, and walk an alpaca around the farm. Children under 12 walk with an adult, while those over 12 can lead one themselves.
“The Alpacas were very cute! We learned quite a bit about them. The owner knew her stuff and could tell us a bit about the history of alpacas. She clearly loved them all and was good at handling them so we could all stroke them and feel their lovely soft fleece. Then we walked them around a few fields and paddled in the stream with them. Good fun. She was there all the time incase of any espapees! Gave tips on how to handle them and gave us confidence to handle them. It was a lovely afternoon. Really enjoyed it. My daughter and I went together. We had a really…”
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