Llama Trek (Taster) - Kowhai River Valley and Native Woodland Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Enjoy a 1hr Taster Llama Trek - along the Kowhai River banks and riverbed. Surrounded throughout by protected native woodland, and abundant wildlife.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants are FREE, but must be carried in a backpack (which we can supply - please book in advance)
Wheelchair accessible = 80% of the trek is accessible, the rest we can avoid to complete the trek.
Stroller accessible = 80% of the trek is accessible, the rest we can avoid to complete the trek.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Your own Llama
Tour guide
What To Expect
Kaikoura
Kowhai River Valley, Kaikoura - including protected woodland, riverbanks and riverbed. Constant sounds of native birds and other wildlife - easily seen while trekking on elevated river banks.
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Llama Trek (Taster) - Kowhai River Valley and Native Woodland Tour
Reviews
70 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enjoyable and informative
Global115636,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We all had fun and learnt some facts about Llamas and their behaviors. Would highly recommend and we will be back to do the longer Llama walk next time we are in the area.
Fun experience
Odyssey53261408860,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much fun. Was great to learn more about Llamas and their behaviours. We will definitely do the longer trek next time and plan on inviting our adult children also. Thanks so much Kevin and of course our amazing Llamas Hero and Joey.
Fun and relaxing activity
985chantellec,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved doing the 1 hour taster trek! Lyric and Smokey were so lovely and it was surprisingly relaxing. Kevin is very knowledgeable and a great host. We just wished we’d had more time to be able to do the 4 hour trek. We hope to be back!
Walk with the llamas, you won’t regret it!
474marissas,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my friends had an amazing time walking with the llamas! Our guide Kevin educated us on llamas whilst also being hilarious. Everyone got to walk their own llamas, each with their own unique personalities. I was partnered with Pegasus - he was quite the talkative llama and didn’t mind receiving pets! I definitely recommend this experience!
Best impulsive experience
Joanna B,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friends and I last minute decided to do this activity. It was AMAZING! Learnt so much about the Llamas and our guide was so friendly with a great sense of humour. Would highly recommend.
Wonderful day out.
N989ARvickiw,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent value for money. The activity was planned carefully, the animals were beautiful and the surroundings fantastic. Highly recommend.
Amazing experience
OGC2000,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked this for my mums birthday and we had an absolute blast! We did the taster trek but will definitely be coming back for more. Kevin was very knowledgeable and gently guided you through getting comfortable with your trek buddy. We had Smokey, Pegasus, Lyric and Bluey with our group.. you really do bond quite a lot with the llamas even in the short time you are with them. Would highly recommend to anyone thinking of doing a fun and unique experience in Kaikoura :)
Smokey and Pegasus
Stay34011445876,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kevin, our guide, was knowledgeable and so friendly. He gave us a small introduction and lots of interesting facts as we walked. Gad a beautiful view of the snow capped mountains at the end. We were joined by Smokey and Pegasus the llamas and Chloe the dog for the trek. We enjoyed every minute of it and will definitely be back again. Thank you, Kevin, for an amazing experience. Your sense of humor was an absolute delight 😊
An amazing llamas day
977laurinel,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Kevin for this beautiful moment suspended in time! Walking with llamas is something else than walking alone. And Kevin gives very interesting anecdotes about them and about the flora of New Zealand. Pegasus (the white llama) has become a friend!
Great family activity
andreakV9536SB,
Apr 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was heaps of fun bonding with the Llama. Kids loved it. Especially because they got to lead their own Llama. Great confidence builder doing it by themselves. Tour guide was great.
From NZ$134.00
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