Llama Walk in the Inca Village of Ollantaytambo

Step into the past on a guided tour of the Ancestral Route of the Inca Camelids or Llamas in Ollantaytambo. Follow the same trails once used by ancient caravans and learn about the Inca Empire.
Begin your day in the rural area of Ollantaytambo, where llamas await — not as an attraction, but as traveling companions, just as they were for centuries. In Inca times, these camelids formed the foundation of transportation, communication, and regional exchange. Each animal had a purpose, a load, and dedicated care.

Before setting off, learn about the traditional adornments of the camelids: woven blankets, colorful ribbons, protective amulets, and small bells. Nothing is decorative by chance. Every color and every element represents strength, protection, fertility, and spiritual connection — just as it did during important journeys in the Inca world.

Follow the same trails once used by ancient caravans, moving slowly through the valley. The pace is not dictated by a modern clock, but by the steady steps of the animals, natural pauses, rest, and mindful observation of the landscape. This is how the Incas traveled — without haste, yet always with purpose.

Along the way, your guide interprets daily life in the empire: what was transported, how journeys were organized, how many kilometers were covered each day, and why the well-being of the animal was as important as that of the traveler. Each stop reveals that the path was not merely transit — it was learning, relationship, and harmony with nature.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.