We went as a family yesterday to celebrate two of our birthdays. Had a fantastic day on the camalalid experience. Got paired up with Toby and Chester two amazing guys. Loved listening to Gary sing what a dude. Spent time with the small animals including a family of three baby guinea pigs. All in all a brilliant day, highly recommended. Thanks to Suzanne and the animal crew. Leighton family.
Brilliant day with grandchildren very interesting day Loved the llamas lots of advice on what to do/say to them and took them for a walk
I was sent here as a surprise and absolutely loved it! Suzanne is lovely, friendly and helpful! Lovely food included as part half day trek. Such a great experience :)
I had seen the piece about Nidderdale Llamas on The Dales and been dropping hints ever since so received vouchers for the half-day trek as a birthday present: to say I was excited is an understatement! I had checked out the llamas on the website and decided I really wanted Chester so I was thrilled when we were paired with him during Suzanne's speed-dating session. He was really well-behaved and would occasionally nudge us gently to remind us to keep stroking him. The half-day trek is just short of 4 miles through fields and on quiet roads and takes in beautiful scenery. We stopped half-way for drinks and biscuits - this was in woodland near a stream so I was glad I had applied insect repellent as there were a lot of midges. When we arrived back at the farm, there was a buffet and Suzanne had included both vegetarian and gluten-free food for guests with special dietary requirements. There's a small shop where you can buy llama-related items. We now know lots about llamas and I have been raving to anyone who will listen about our fantastic day out. It was a real priviledge to spend time with these lovely animals and we hope we will be back again in the not-too-distant future.
I bought a one-llama-between-two experience in gift vouchers for my llama-loving boyfriend's birthday last year. We got around to doing this yesterday and had one of the most amazing days ever! We arrived after a long drive to a beautiful, tranquil farm in the Yorkshire dales and were greeted and invited to come and see the animals while we waited for others who were on our tour. There we met the little ponies, alpacas and llamas and were given some great information about the differences between the two animals. We also learnt about the different and crazy personalities of each of the llamas which was brilliant before we were matched up to Jack, the hungry one! The scenery during the trek was beautiful and the llamas were amazing, friendly animals who loved to be stroked. The walk was wonderful and Suzanne was so kind and open, talking about the animals and the farm. It was great to see someone who was so passionate about the animals and what she does. It really was a fantastic walk which was finished off by a cup of hot chocolate and a cake as we watched the sun go down across the fields. I couldn't recommend Nidderdale Llamas more!
Had a truly fabulous time at Nidderdale llamas.Suzanne was the perfect host and looked after us brilliantly. We did the farm experience so spent lots of time meeting all the llamas and alpacas .We then took Gary Barlow, the singing alpaca!! and Chester the llama (what a gent) for a walk on the farm. We then got to meet and pet the rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchilla and ferret. We can't wait to come back and do the trek in the summer. I would highly recommend a visit to this wonderful place, we absolutely loved it
The best way to spend an afternoon! My boyfriend and I bought an experience for a llama each for the half-day trek for Valentine's Day and my birthday. Suzanne and all the staff gave us a warm and friendly welcome and we were introduced and matched to our llamas (Ike and Gus). All the llamas we trekked with were so much fun and had their own distinct personalities, and three/four hours just flew by while walking in the beautiful Dales! After the trek, Suzanne and the staff set up a delicious buffet and we could eat with the llamas. The best birthday yet, thank you so much Suzanne and the team! We will be back! :D
If you love animals you'll love this experience. I did the on farm Llama trek and was paired with Morgan, the Posh one! What a gent he is. An enjoyable few hours trekking around the farm and getting to know my new friend. Listening to Gary the Alpaca sing, learning about these lovely animals and experiencing the obvious passion Suzanne has for her Llamas made for a very enjoyable and memorable day.
This is the third time I've visited Nidderdale Llamas, but the first time I've done a full day trek. It really is excellent value, and I really love the fact that they offer different lengths and prices of trek/experience. Suzanne, Charlotte and Mary were wonderful - I am once again amazed by Suzanne's memory for names! - and the llamas are brilliant trek companions. All the couples/families participating were quite different people, but there is a llama for everyone! The picnic lunch was very impressive. A very memorable day.