Guided Scenic Alpaca Trekking Experience Northern Ireland
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Irelands only purpose built alpaca trekking scenic trail with a coffee trailer on an island.
A unique experience for friends, family or solo adventurers. Walk with a gentle alpaca around a stunning 1.4km stoned pathway that meanders through farmland, woodland and wetlands, over bridges and undulating picturesque terrain. At the end of your guided walk, you get to stop at a coffee trailer located on a small island in one of our ponds to enjoy a proper tea or coffee and of course a delicious bake or two!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Baby changing facilities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
You will be met by your ranger in our car park and taken to the start of the alpaca trekking. The ranger will read a safety briefing and then you will be introduced to your chosen alpaca. Your trek will commence on our trail through farmland, woodland and around ponds. You will cross nine bridges. The trek takes approximately 30-40mins and at the end your alpaca will be tied up and you will be able to cross a bridge to an island with a superb coffee trailer with picnic tables. The total experience is 1hr 30mins and you will have the opportunity to walk around the trail again if you wish.
What‘s Included
Alpaca (4 per alpaca max)
Coffee and/or Tea
Bottled water
Options
Guided Alpaca Trekking Only
Trekking & Luxury Picnic
Luxury Picnic Hamper: Luxury picnic hamper for collection after your walk around our trail. Each hamper serves two.
Reviews
133 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful family experience
elainehZ9120VZ,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time alpaca trekking during the Easter break and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique family day out. The whole experience was so well organised and enjoyable, and the children absolutely loved every minute of it. Reuben was a fantastic guide, and incredibly patient with the children. He happily answered all of our questions and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the trek, which made the experience even more enjoyable. A special highlight was meeting Americano and all his alpaca friends. We will definitely be back for another visit. Highly recommended for families and animal lovers alike!
Day out at Easter
997linzip,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My son (11) and I had a lovely day here. The girl that worked there was amazing. Would definitely recommend ☺️
Family afternoon with Alpacas
sharonnC2946FN,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely family afternoon walking the alpacas. The guides Holly and Reuben were excellent and instructed us in a friendly manner and kept us informed as what to do. The alpacas were so friendly. It was a lovely experience and would recommend you visit.
A fantastic & fun family afternoon experience!
752mairec,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fabulous experience. The alpacas are such lovely creatures & really calm & well behaved throughout the trek. We loved having our own designated alpaca for the 4 of us. The trail was perfect in terms of scenery & length of trek with a lovely stop off at the coffee dock & time to spend time with all the alpacas at their resting station. I can’t believe this wonderful experience is on our doorstop, 25 minutes away! Our guides were fantastic, so knowledgeable & it was obvious the animals are very well cared for & live a very wholesome existence. I would highly recommend this experience & very budget friendly too!
Mother and daughter visit to Ballyburren March 26/27
B4568SIheathers,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter treated me to a stay for Christmas. We finally got to visit on March 26th. From the second we arrived till we left it was the most magical experience. The lodge was absolutely amazing.. with everything last detail taken care off. Hot tub was amazing.. complemented by the cozy woodburner inside and underfloor heating. Absolute luxury. Most comfortable bed. Definitely a little bit of heaven. The owners have a vision and are making it a reality… absolute heaven. We ended our stay walking alpacas. Guided by Daniel and Helen. They were absolutely brilliant, not only knowledgeable about the alpacas but also so friendly and fun. We had the best time ever. Can’t wait to go back. Already arranging our next visit. Thank you for the best time… mother and daughter, Heather and Ellie Simpson xx
Great alpaca walk
680philipm,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great fun, knowledgeable and friendly ranger guide and great coffee too
Rain, Macchiato & Memories: An Alpaca Trek to Remember
Pads773,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked the alpaca trekking experience as a family day out, and despite the weather being absolutely dreadful, it turned out to be one of the most memorable days we’ve had in a long time. Our daughter Maya chose an alpaca called Macchiato, and from the moment they were paired up, she was completely smitten. The staff were patient, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the animals. They made sure everyone felt comfortable and confident before setting off, which made a big difference—especially for children. Yes, the weather was awful. Cold, damp, and far from ideal. But honestly? It didn’t matter. The experience itself carried the day. Walking alongside these gentle, curious animals through the countryside was calming, fun, and surprisingly therapeutic. Halfway round, there was a lovely little coffee bar stop with pastries and hot drinks, which was a lifesaver in the rain. Warming up with a good coffee added a cosy charm to the whole adventure. Rain or shine, this is an experience worth doing. It’s well organised, family-friendly, and genuinely enjoyable. We’ll absolutely be back—hopefully with better weather next time, but even if not, we know we’ll still have a great day.
Fantastic
Y2914PCshannonf,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic time all around. Rain or shine. Damian really added the welcome to our experience. Thank you
Alpaca trekking
catherinecZ2847MP,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing time with friendly tour guides and beautiful alpacas.Definitely come back in spring to do the picnic experience
Exceptional guide!
clairem311,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We recently went Alpaca trekking at Ballyburren with two teenagers, one of whom has complex special needs. The alpacas were adorable and we all enjoyed meeting them. Our guide Charlotte was exceptional! Patient and informative she looked after us very well. We will be back!
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