Chile and Peru have some of the world’s successful and innovative Alpaca breeders and marketers. From Lake Villarica in the South of Chile, to Arica in the far north of Chile, from Puno and Arequipa to Lima and Cuzco in Peru, you will meet Alpaca breeders, managers, marketers and innovators. You will also see Alpacas in their native habitat, as well as some of the world’s most spectacular scenery.
Sunday, 26 November
Arrive to Santiago.
Check In Hotel. City Tour Santiago.
Welcome cocktail featuring Chile’s national drink, Pisco Sour. Welcome Dinner. Overnight Santiago.
Monday, 27 November
Buffet breakfast in hotel.
Morning departure to Temuco
Visit central market; inspect Alpaca and Llama products, and handcrafts. Interview indigenous craftpersons.
Visit the University of the Frontier, animal science faculty. Workshop on Camelido breeding and management.
Group lunch in Temuco.
Depart via bus in the direction of Cunco.
Visit Llamas del Sur, leading Alpaca, Llama and Guanaco breeder. Interview owner and manager.
Depart via bus to Pucón.
Arrive Pucón, resort community on Lake Villarrica and at the foot of smoking Villarrica volcano. Overnight Pucón
Tuesday, 28 November
Buffet breakfast in hotel.
Visit one of the most innovative Alpaca and Llama breeders. Interview owners.
Return to Pucón.
Group lunch.
Optional excursion to the volcano, boating on Lake Villarreal, fly-fishing or other tourist activities. Overnight Pucón
Wednesday, 29 November
Buffet breakfast in hotel.
Check-out and depart via bus to Temuco.
Depart via air to Santiago.
Arrive Santiago Airport
Lunch.
Visit to the University of Chile – Workshop with Alpaca Expert.
Return to the Hotel.
Free time to Enjoy Santiago. Overnight Santiago
Thursday, 30 November
Buffet breakfast in hotel.
Depart via air to Arica, in the heart of the Atacama Desert.
Arrival Arica.
Lunch in the Airport.
Depart to the Workshop with rural development specialists. Discuss program for development of camelido breeding and ranching.
Transfer to hotel and check-in.
Group dinner. Overnight Arica.
Friday, 01 December
Depart via bus to altiplano.
Visit Alpaca/Vicuña ranch. Interview owners.
Depart via bus to Putre.
Group lunch.
Depart to Andean villages.
Interview small-scale Alpaca ranchers and community leaders.
Depart via bus to Arica.
Cross the frontier to Peru and continue to Tacna.
Depart via air to Lima.
Arrive Lima.
Transfer to hotel. Check-in. Overnight Lima
Saturday, 02 December
Buffet breakfast in hotel.
Workshop with Alpaca Specialist, University of San Marcos.
Guided tour of Alpaca products factory. Workshop with administrators and marketing specialist.
Group lunch.
Guided city tour of Lima including the rich colonial architecture and the Old Quarter.
Free evening to discover the night life and other distractions. Overnight Lima
Sunday, 03 December
Buffet breakfast in hotel.
Hotel check-out and free time.
Transfer to airport.
Group lunch.
Depart via air to Cuzco.
Arrive Cuzco, one of the most famous ancient cities in the world.
Transfer to hotel and check-in.
Guided tour of the city and surrounding ancient ruins. Overnight Cuzco
Twelve nights accommodations in double occupancy
