4th July can’t come soon enough!

Enjoying Your Trek Safely

Llama trekking is a very enjoyable and therapeutic experience and we all want to help you get the most out of the experience, whist ensuring that everyone stays safe in the current situation. You should all leave the trek feeling de stressed and with great Karma! Llama trekking is probably one of the safest outdoor experiences as we naturally already walk in single file sharing a llama between two participants from the same household.

Keeping two metres apart is very easy as the llamas naturally don’t walk immediately behind each other as they prefer personal space between each other. Fortunately, they seem to have no personal space issues with people so are happy to walk right alongside you and get up close and personal for photo opportunities!

Our maximum group size is 8 people and generally this number will be lower as many of the mini treks can sometimes be offered with a minimum number of two people who will always be from the same household. We are happy to offer a larger group of up to 8 for a private family trek or people consisting of two or more households that socially distance from each other which stays within the government guidelines. Unfortunately it is not possible for anyone not booked on to the trek to participate or attend as a spectator or photographer as we do have to limit numbers.

On arrival at the site of Llama Karma Kafe you will be taken to a private area in the garden which will be your personal trekking client space and is not available to any of the customers attending the Llama Karma Kafe. There are toilet facilities just for our trek clients alongside this area. Our llama information and instruction talk will be given in this attractive garden setting in a socially distanced seating area and you will then be introduced to your llamas.

If you are participating in a Mini Trek this will be the starting point of the trek and which will also be the area we return to after completing the trek where your refreshments will be served to. If you are undertaking a Countryside or Half Day trek this will also be the start and finish point but after the information talk you will be able to follow us by car to the start point of the trek which will be about a 5 minute journey from the kafe.

Whilst out trekking we do need participants to observe any social distancing rules by keeping at least 1.5 metres apart unless you are from the same household. Your trek leader will also be doing the same. It is not necessary to wear gloves or face masks but you will need to use our hand sanitiser (or your own if you have it) on arrival and also immediately after completing your trek please. The llamas lead ropes are changed between treks and are disinfected appropriately in between. I know it is hard to resist but please try to avoid stroking or petting the llamas excessively during the trek but its fine to get up close to them for photographs.

We have full risk assessments done for every eventuality in taking part in the activity and have worked closely with our local Environmental Health Department to ensure we are following all guidelines to keep everyone safe whilst not detracting from the experience, so we hope you have a lovely time and enjoy some healthy relaxation and exercise with our fantastically friendly llamas.