Alpaca Walking

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. You can also give our gift voucher for alpaca walking which comes in values of £27, £36, £54 or £72 so the recipient can book a walk on a date convenient for them (valid until 31st Jan 2020-note this is for booking not doing the activity).

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.

Our Spring/Summer season starts in April, and continues until September. All Frosty Christmas walks are now fully booked but there are five alpaca walks in January 2020 now available to book in our online shop. After this we are closed for alpaca walking until April 2020. DATES FOR 2020 (April-Sept) GO LIVE FOR BOOKING 1ST DEC 2019.

Note we may have late availability as people book a long way ahead and sometimes want to change date so its worth ringing 7 days before or asking to be put on a waiting list.

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 (tea bread and one other bakery item also included!) Note the different price of these walks reflects the difference in the food & refreshments offer at the end of the walk, the time with the alpacas is the same for both.

DECEMBER

JANUARY

Frosty Christmas Walk Weds 18th Dec 10am -Fully Booked

(Refreshments, festive drinks, mince pies & cakes)

Sat Jan 18th 10am

(Refreshments)

Frosty Christmas Walk Sat 21st Dec 10am Fully Booked

(Refreshments, festive drinks, mince pies & cakes)

Sat Jan 18th 2pm

(Refreshments)

Frosty Christmas Walk Sat 21st Dec 1.30pm Fully booked

(Refreshments, festive drinks, mince pies and cakes)

Wed Jan 22nd 10am

(Refreshments)

Sat Jan 25th 10am

(Refreshments)

Sat Jan 25th 2pm

(Refreshments)

Following January, the next available dates will be in April 2020.If you have purchased a Gift voucher for Alpaca Walking, please note that new 2020 dates will be available to redeem in December.

Refreshments option: £27 to walk your own alpaca, £36 to share

Cream Tea/Christmas option: £33.25 to walk your own alpaca, £48.50 to share

Alpaca Trekking: £49.50 double length walk with lunch

Book Alpaca Walking online

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

Book Alpaca Walking online

Prices

Two people sharing an alpaca (if one a child must be 10yrs+)*	£36.00
1 adult 16 yrs and over walking one alpaca	£27.00
One group photo - emailed after the event 7-10 days	£3.00

*The accompanying child should be a minimum age of 10 yrs

If you need to purchase photos after the event you can do so here.

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.
You can swop to a different date of walk at no extra charge if more than 14 days before the date of your walk. If you swop to a new date within 14 days prior to the event (up to 48hrs before) there will be a charge of £10 per booking.It is not feasible to swop to another date within 48hrs of the event date.
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.