Alpacas are incredibly curious, friendly animals that are great for a pleasant walk. And the best part is: you don't even have to cross the border for an alpaca walk! So get your hiking boots ready, because in the Netherlands, we have tons of alpaca farms where you can spend a few hours with one of these fluffy walking companions.
As children, Dave and Carlijn dreamed of a farm with unique animals. Now they're sharing that dream by giving others the chance to walk with their alpacas through the quintessential Dutch polder landscape.
Hoeverweg 13, Egmond aan de Hoef – alpaca-ecofarm.nl

© Alpaca Eco Farm
Take a relaxing alpaca walk around Sassenheim. Don't forget sturdy walking shoes for an unforgettable and blister-free experience.
Klinkenberg 15, Sassenheim – alpacaexperience.nl
Faas and Anja got their first alpacas in 2010 and have been captivated by these beautiful animals ever since. They have a small-scale breeding farm just outside Brielle, where you can enjoy wonderful walks.
Bollaarsdijk 17-B, Brielle – alpaca-world-brielle.nl

© Alpaca – World Brielle
Walk with an alpaca through fields and the village. Of course, there's plenty of time to cuddle and take as many alpaca selfies as you can fit on your memory card. Landlustweg 1, Nieuwdorp – alpacazeeland.nl
By booking your alpaca walk here, you're also supporting activities for alpacas in need. The walk can also be combined with a high tea or picnic, and some walks are wheelchair accessible.
Prelaatweg 69, Aagtekerke – alpacaszeelandia.nl

© alpacas Zeelandia
Take an alpaca walk with Charlie, Lola, Nora, Nikkie, Sara, Sammie, Julia, Milly, Timo, Suze, Ezra, and Noa. You and your furry companion will walk side by side through a beautiful nature reserve.
Eemdijk 135, Eemdijk – knuffelkoe-enzo.com

© Knuffelkoe and Zo
Gilbert and Wilma fell head over heels in love with alpacas during their vacation in Peru. You'll first get used to each other during a comprehensive introduction, then help put on their halters, and the alpacas will be ready for your hiking adventure together. Grensweg 11, Voorst – alpacasindeachterhoek.nl
The nine alpacas roam virtually freely on this farm. And yet, they're still eager to take you for a lovely walk. Here you'll find small-group walks for an intimate encounter with these magnificent animals.
Huiskesdijk 4, Geesteren – vankempers.nl
Here you can book an alpaca walk, either in a group or privately. Whichever option you choose, you'll walk the Waal beach and the floodplains with an alpaca. Address details are included with your booking confirmation, Wamel – riverforelands.nl

© River Forelands
Without the TV series MacLeod's Daughters as inspiration, this alpaca farm would never have existed. Dozens of animals now graze in the pasture and join group walks in the nature reserve beyond.
Wilhelminaoord, AlpacaOord –
More than thirty alpacas live and roam here. At Zonneveld, you can go not only for an alpaca walk, but you can also spend a night with alpacas in the stable.
Canal Westside 2A, Tiendeveen – zonneveldalpacas.nl
In 2005, Arenda and Klaas transformed this historic farm into an alpaca paradise. Take a lovely walk through the delightfully peaceful Oosterhesselen and return feeling completely refreshed.
Burg. de Kockstraat 12, Oosterhesselen – alpacatopdutch.nl
This farm offers daytime activities for adults with autism. Enthusiasm and positivity are paramount! And alpaca walks are a perfect fit.
Markeweg 25, North-Sleen – zorgboerderijdemarke.nl

© Zorgboederij de Marke
Here you can walk with alpacas through the Maashorst forests. Book early, as these walks fill up quickly. Tip: You can also buy gift certificates to give away an alpaca walk.
Leeghandseweg 10a, Vorstenbosch – alpacavorstenbosch.nl
Here you can independently walk with alpacas. You'll receive a brief briefing and then embark on a private 90-minute walk with two alpacas, who will happily nibble on leaves from trees along the way.
Heiereind 11, Riethoven – heierhof.nl
They think they have the cutest alpacas in Brabant. During a one-and-a-half to two-hour walk, you can see for yourself if you agree. We bet you'll come back completely relaxed, no matter what!
Schaapsdijk 6, Mariahout – indehei.nl

© In de Hei
Take a walk around the IJsselmeer lake, a nature reserve teeming with birdlife. Along the way, you can ask your guides anything you've always wanted to know about alpacas.
Slinkewei 7, Workum – alpacaworldfriesland.nl

© Alpaca world Friesland
Secretly, you don't really need to go out with alpacas, but you'd love to cuddle them sometime? At this large alpaca farm, you can't walk, but you can pet them. Provincialeweg 123, Opende – alpaca-groningen.nl

© Groningen
Perched atop a picturesque mountain village, you'll find this alpaca farm. Don't just focus on your alpaca: the hiking trails here are stunning.
Bergstraat 2, Sweikhuizen – alpacamountain.nl

© Alpaca Mountain
Popje was the first alpaca on this farm, but she now has plenty of friends that you can take for a walk by appointment.
Crossroads 8, Lemelerveld – alpacaboerderij.nl
Have fun on one of these alpaca walks in the Netherlands!
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