Backcountry Pack Llama Rentals (self-guided)
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RATES
Llama Rates |
Trailer Rental |
Orientation Rates |
100/day |
75/day |
85 Online |
2 llama min 3 rental day min |
2 options available |
all first time renters must take orientation |
Route planning assistance |
2 llama trailer - easy to tow, light weight (tow with suv, light duty truck), 7 pin plug, 2" ball |
71 lessons |
All llama pack gear (saddle, panniers, stake out equip., feed, medical bag, weight scale, water bucket, repair equip.) |
3+ llama trailer- need a 1500 truck, 7 pin plug, 2 5/16 ball |
6 hours of video content |
Minimum llamas 2 |
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in person competency review pre-trip |
Minimum days rented 3 |
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Email completion certificate to Happy Homestead Llamas |
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easy to take at your own pace |
“Best way to introduce kids to real backpacking.” |
“The llamas were steady, well-trained, and handled the terrain like pros.” |
“No heavy packs = happier hikers.” |
FAQs
*50% deposit due at time of reservation (non-refundable)
*$2.00 per mile/ for trailhead drop offs, pickups, transfers
*Drop camps priced according to number of llamas needed, wrangler, time on trail, distance to trailhead
*Balance of rental due 7 days prior to departure date
*Any alterations to time frame, number of llamas, trailer rental, cancellations must be discussed with Happy Homestead Llamas 14 days in advance
*First time renters must take orientation class anytime before your adventure. This is a one time class all new renters must take regardless of llama experience. Online orientation through Wilderness Ridge Trail Llamas along with In person competency review
*Larger Trailer ( 3-6 Llamas ) - Can be hauled by a 1/2 ton truck (etc. Chevy 1500) 2 5/16" ball, 7-pin connector
*Light Weight Trailer (2 Llamas) - Can be hauled by SUV, light duty truck, 2" ball, 7-pin connector
*Orientation Online through Wilderness Ridge Trail Llamas
*Orientation is a MUST if first time renting llamas from Happy Homestead Llamas regardless of llama experience
*If someone other than yourself is taking the orientation course that person will also need to sign the rental lease agreement and will be solely responsible for the safety of the llamas and return all rental gear in good working condition
*The orientation includes all the necessary components you'll need for a successful pack trip including: catching your llamas, haltering, leading, saddling, weighing panniers, donning panniers onto the saddle, staking llamas out, trailer loading/unloading, feed requirements, water requirements, trail etiquette and much more.
*Recommended Wilderness Areas: Trinity-Alps Wilderness, Marble Mountain Wilderness, Emigrant Wilderness
*Happy Homestead Llamas is located 40 minutes northeast of Chico, California
*Most drive times from the homestead to the trailheads average 3-6 hours
*50% deposit due at time of reservation (non-refundable)
*$2.00 per mile/ for trailhead drop offs, pickups, transfers
*Drop camps priced according to number of llamas needed, wrangler, time on trail, distance to trailhead
*Balance of rental due 7 days prior to departure date
*Any alterations to time frame, number of llamas, trailer rental, cancellations must be discussed with Happy Homestead Llamas 14 days in advance
*First time renters must take orientation class anytime before your adventure. This is a one time class all new renters must take regardless of llama experience. Online orientation through Wilderness Ridge Trail Llamas along with In person competency review
*Larger Trailer ( 3-6 Llamas ) - Can be hauled by a 1/2 ton truck (etc. Chevy 1500) 2 5/16" ball, 7-pin connector
*Light Weight Trailer (2 Llamas) - Can be hauled by SUV, light duty truck, 2" ball, 7-pin connector
*Orientation Online through Wilderness Ridge Trail Llamas
*Orientation is a MUST if first time renting llamas from Happy Homestead Llamas regardless of llama experience
*If someone other than yourself is taking the orientation course that person will also need to sign the rental lease agreement and will be solely responsible for the safety of the llamas and return all rental gear in good working condition
*The orientation includes all the necessary components you'll need for a successful pack trip including: catching your llamas, haltering, leading, saddling, weighing panniers, donning panniers onto the saddle, staking llamas out, trailer loading/unloading, feed requirements, water requirements, trail etiquette and much more.
*Recommended Wilderness Areas: Trinity-Alps Wilderness, Marble Mountain Wilderness, Emigrant Wilderness
*Happy Homestead Llamas is located 40 minutes northeast of Chico, California
*Most drive times from the homestead to the trailheads average 3-6 hours