Llama trekking is the walk that gets kids up the mountain without a single complaint. Something about being handed a lead rope and put in charge of a large, unbothered, faintly ridiculous animal transforms a child's attitude to a two-hour hike. They stop asking how much further. They start narrating.

The hotels in this collection offer llama trekking as a real, guided activity. Think well-handled animals accustomed to children, a handler who walks with the group, routes graded for family pace with a proper stop and a picnic, and enough animals that each child gets one to lead rather than taking turns. Alpine properties in Austria, South Tyrol, and Switzerland lead here, where the trails and the terrain make the trek worth the walk.

Below are the top family hotels with llama trekking, sorted by overall score.