Alpaca Herding in Ausangate

Experience

Alpaca Herding Experience in the Ausangate Mountains

How is the activity?

We leave Casa Cóndor in the morning and drive for about 30 minutes, although the time can change depending on where the alpacas are that day.

When we arrive, the family will be with the animals. You can walk with them, help keep an eye on the alpacas, or simply stay nearby and watch.

There is no need to know how to herd alpacas before coming. The family will show you what to do. You can also ask questions about the animals, what they eat, how they are looked after, and other things that you might want to know.

Most of the time is spent outside. You can sit for a while, walk around, take pictures, talk with the family, or just watch the alpacas eating and moving around the fields.

It is a quiet activity, without a busy schedule. You are simply sharing part of the family’s day.

What can you learn during the activity?

How families take their alpacas out to graze.
How the animals are cared for during the day.
What alpacas eat and how they feed.
Why alpacas are important to families in Ausangate.
Some of the daily work involved in raising these animals.
What life is like in the countryside around Ausangate.

Practical information

Duration: Around 3 to 4 hours, including transportation and time with the alpacas.
Location: A grazing area outside Casa Cóndor, in the Ausangate area.
Travel: About 30 minutes by car one way, depending on location.
Time: Morning, arranged in advance.
Season: Any season of the year, depending on the activities of the family.
Previous experience: Not necessary.

A few hours with the alpacas

This is not a long hike or a demanding activity. It is more about taking your time and seeing something that families around Ausangate do as part of their normal day.

You will be out in the open, surrounded by mountains and alpacas, with time to sit, walk around, and talk with the family. Sometimes the simplest activities are the ones that let you see more of everyday life in the area.

Included

What’s Included?

Transport back and forth from Casa Condor to the alpaca pastures.
Spend time in a local Andean family.
A chance to observe and learn about traditional alpaca raising and animal care.
A leisurely stroll through the grazing area depending on the family’s daily activities.
Time to enjoy the natural landscapes of Ausangate and take photographs while respecting the family’s privacy.
An authentic cultural experience in a traditional Andean rural scene.