Alpaca Walking

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Please note we are not an open farm and alpaca walks are only available on set dates.
Please click here to check availability on our summary of dates.

Bespoke dates are available for groups of 8 or more.
Please contact us directly if you would like to enquire about alpaca walks as a group.

STOP PRESS - SADLY WE HAVE TO CANCEL ALL WALKS UP to the end of June DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. You will be emailed directly if booked on a walk dueing this period.

Based on the current government announcements issued on May 11th '20, we are planning for opening in JULY for July 4th walks onwards. We will be adding new walk dates and also a tailored CV version walk from August.

We offer a fabulous Alpaca walking experience in the East Hertfordshire countryside, a fantastic present or a treat for yourself. A really different experience for that animal/alpaca mad friend or relative.

There are two options....you can have your own alpaca for the entirety of the walk OR share an alpaca with a friend – you and your friend can take turns leading your alpaca during the walk. Note: the age limit for walking our alpacas is 10 years. Children aged 10-15 years must walk with an adult i,e, they must choose the sharing option.

Our Spring/Summer season 2020 starts in April and continues until September - see dates summary below.

If you have an appetite at the end of the walk!

You can either choose a walk with refreshments and biscuits to finish or you can complete a truly memorable walk with a homemade cream tea (home made cakes also included).

NEW FOR 2020- many of you are celebrating a special occasion/birthday ...to make your time at Yew Tree extra special we have planned four SPARKLING CREAM TEA WALKS in June and July. These teas include, in addition to the our homemade cream tea , up to two glasses of prosecco or sparkling non alcholic beverage and fresh strawberries & cream.

Gift Vouchers

You can also give our gift voucher for alpaca walking which comes in values of £28, £35, £38, £52 or £70 so the recipient can book a walk on a date convenient for them (valid until 30th September 2020-note this is for booking not doing the activity).

If you would like to get a feel of the Yew Tree walks from previous customers take a look at our facebook reviews.

Prices

Refreshments option: £28 to walk your own alpaca, £38 to share

Cream Tea option: £35 to walk your own alpaca, £52 to share

Sparkling Cream Tea option: £44 to walk your own alpaca, £70 to share

Alpaca Trekking: £49.50 double length walk with lunch

One group photo: £3.00 emailed after the event 7-10 days

Age Limits

Minimum 10 yrs

10-15 years must share with adult ( i.e book the sharing option)

Summary of Dates (Dates in purple are now cancelled)

Please check which date you’d prefer then Book Alpaca Walking online or Buy Alpaca Walking Gift Voucher

APRIL

Sat 4th April 10am

(Refreshments)

Fully booked

Sat 4th April 2pm

(Cream Tea)

Fully booked

Wed 8th April 10am

(Refreshments)

Fully booked

Wed 8th April 2pm

(Cream Tea)

Two alpaca places remaining

Sat 11th April 10am

(Refreshments) Fully booked

Sat 11th April 2pm

(Cream Tea) Fully booked

Wed 22nd April 10am

(Refreshments)

Wed 22nd April 2pm

(Cream Tea)

MAY

Wed 6th May 10am

(Refreshments)

Wed 6th May 2pm

(Cream Tea)

Sat 9th May 10am

(Refreshments) Fully booked

Sat 9th May 2pm

(Cream Tea) Fully booked

Wed 13th May 10am

(Refreshments)

Wed 13th May 2pm

(Cream Tea)

Sat 16th May 10am

(Refreshments) Fully booked

Sat 16th May 2pm

(Cream Tea) Fully booked

JUNE

Wed 3rd June 10am

(Refreshments)

Wed 3rd June 2pm

(Cream Tea)

Sat 6th June 10am

(Refreshments)

Sat 6th June 2pm

(Sparkling Cream Tea)

Wed 10th June 10am

(Refreshments)

Wed 10th June 2pm

(Sparkling Cream Tea)

Sat 20th June 10am

(Refreshments)

Sat 20th June 2pm

(Cream Tea) Fully booked

JULY

Sat 4th July 10am

(Refreshme

Fully booked

Sat 4th July 2pm

(Cream Tea) Fully booked

Wed 8th July 10am

(Refreshments)

Wed 8th July 2pm

(Cream Tea)

Sat 18th July 10am

(Refreshments)

Sat 18th July 2pm

(Sparkling Cream Tea)

Wed 22nd July 10am

(Refreshments)

Wed 22nd July 2pm

(Sparkling Cream Tea)

Fri 31st July 11am - Alpaca Trek - Click here for more details

AUGUST

Wed 5th August 10am

(Refreshments)

Wed 5th August 2pm

(Cream Tea)

Sat 8th August 10am

(Refreshments)

Sat 8th August 2pm

(Cream Tea)

Wed 12th August 10am

(Refreshments)

Wed 12th August 2pm

(Cream Tea)

Sat 15th August 10am

(Refreshments)

Sat 15th August 2pm

(Cream Tea)

SEPTEMBER

Wed 2nd September 10am

(Refreshments)

Wed 2nd September 2pm

(Cream Tea)

Sat 5th September 10am

(Refreshments)

Sat 5th September 2pm

(Cream Tea) Fully booked

Wed 9th September 10am

(Refreshments)

Wed 9th September 2pm

(Cream Tea)

Sat 12th September 10am

(Refreshments)

Sat 12th September 2pm

(Cream Tea)

Fri 28th August 11am - Alpaca Trek - Click here for more details

Check out our programme below…

Short talk on alpacas and the background to Yew Tree Alpacas
Introduction to the alpacas
Guidance and advice on handling and walking your alpaca
Practice mini walk around our field- get to know your alpaca and get confidence before going out on the walk
Alpaca walk in the lovely East Herts countryside on local footpaths and tracks
Walk duration approx. 45 minutes
Return alpaca to their field – remove headcollars say goodbye
Back to base for tea, coffee & biscuits
Chance to buy Yew Tree alpaca yarns & other alpaca products

Please ensure you read our Terms & Conditions before you book. Click here for details.

Recent Testimonials

These lovely comments are from some of visitors .....

Hi Penny & Steven, just a quick note to say thank you both for a truly enjoyable afternoon we both had with you both, all the alpacas and of course Isaacs. I have wanted a walk with them for years and it was well worth waiting for. We very much want to come again so keeping my fingers crossed.
Maggi, Hitchin

I just wanted to say a big thank you for this morning, my son had a brilliant time, we all enjoyed it. Your alpacas are lovely animals all with their own characters! I can see why you keep them. I'm sure we will be back at some point.
Lisa, Welwyn

What an absolutely brilliant experience. We both enjoyed it very much and hope to return to do another walk with you soon.

Katie

Booking and prepayment are essential to secure a place.

Book online or by telephoning 01763 848257 or send a cheque with your name and full contact details to: Yew Tree Alpacas, Anstey, Herts. SG90DA

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Alpaca Greetings Cards

We also offer a range of greetings cards featuring some of our young baby alpacas. You can purchase singly or in set of 3, 4 or 5 which gives a saving of 25p per card .

Buy Greeting Cards

Terms & Conditions

Please click here to display our terms & conditions.

Please note the following terms & conditions regarding Yew Tree Alpacas, Alpaca Walking

We can take a maximum of 9 alpacas on the walk and a minimum of 6. If the bookings fall below 6 then we will offer an alternative date or your money back.
When walking out in the countryside we have two Yew Tree personnel on foot at the front and back of the alpacas for extra safety and security.
Children are welcome 10 years and above. They can share an alpaca with an adult but the accompanying adult must be 16 years or above. Note you cannot book 1 person, 1 alpaca option for a child under 16 yrs.
Children accompanying an adult (sharing an alpaca) must be 10 yrs and over.
Note if you book just 1 adult 1 alpaca option we assume you will be attending alone. If it is only you who wants to do the walk and your partner isn't interested then you book the shared option and you do all the walking with our alpaca
If you come with someone who has not booked, they should either drop you off and return later or wait in the car. There is no waiting area on site for those who have not booked.

There is no discount on the two person price if the child is one of the pair
Our all inclusive price includes the initial talk, advice and guidance on handling, the alpaca walking experience both in our fields and out in the countryside and tea/coffee biscuits (or cream tea depending on option selected) at the end of the walk.
On booking you will receive confirmation by email within 48 hrs. Approx 5-7 days before the event you will receive the detailed programme and info about what to wear and what to expect.
Date changes cost £10 per booking up to 14 days before the date of your walk (payable on the day of your walk). It is not feasible to change to another date within 14 days of your walk.
Cancellation 14 or more days prior to the event 50% refund. Within 14 days no refund.
If some or all of your group do not attend on the day there are no refunds.
Please note the duration of the alpaca walk is approx. 45 to 50 minutes on local footpaths and bridleways with some uneven ground. The whole event is 2-2.25hrs. if you are a slow walker, unsteady on your feet or have an injury which impacts on your walking ability, then the walk will not be suitable. You must also be able to use both hands to hold the lead rope when walking your alpaca, if you cannot do this then the alpaca walk is not suitable for you.
Alpacas can be scared or surprised by sudden sounds/movement this means that it is possible your alpaca may suddenly pull or shy during the walk. This is not common/usual but it is possible. You must be confident that you have the strength to hold the alpaca if he suddenly pulls forward during the walk.
If you are not sure then please telephone us and we will advise whether the walk is suitable or rather our alpaca adventure may be more suitable.