Alpaca Walk Terms & Conditions – What You Need to Know
Important booking information for alpaca walks and voucher use at Hensting Alpacas, Itchen Valley Country Park, Hampshire.
Alpaca Walk Terms & Conditions – What You Need to Know
Booking an alpaca experience at Hensting Alpacas is a great way to spend time outdoors with these fascinating animals. Please read the terms below carefully before purchasing tickets or vouchers.
Age & Supervision Policy
- Children must be at least 8 years old to attend
- Children under 12 cannot lead their own alpaca
- Each child must be accompanied by an adult – 1 adult + 1 child = 1 ticket
- Under 16s must be supervised at all times
Experience Requirements
- Please arrive by 09:55 AM. Late arrivals are treated as no-shows and cannot be rescheduled or refunded
- Wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear – no flip flops
- We walk in all weather, so bring waterproofs and wellies in wet conditions (hire available)
- Unfortunately, no wheelchair access is available due to uneven ground
Bad Weather & Cancellation by Us
- If a walk is cancelled due to severe weather or safety concerns, you’ll be notified by 7:30 AM on the day
- You may rebook within 3 months of the cancelled walk date (or 6 months for COVID-related cancellations)
- No refunds are available for cancellations beyond our control
- Instead of rebooking, you may choose a shorter experience that same morning — must notify us by 8:30 AM
Ticket Policies
- Tickets are valid only for the date booked and cannot be moved
- We do not refund missed walks, including no-shows
- If you're unwell, you're welcome to send someone in your place
- Booked tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable
Voucher Policy
- Vouchers are valid for 6 months from purchase (to the end of the date stamped)
- They cannot be extended, refunded, or resold
- If your voucher expires, it cannot be redeemed later
- Please ensure the voucher is suitable before purchase
- Vouchers can only be used to make a booking; once used, that booking cannot be moved
- If the recipient misplaces their voucher, we cannot reissue it
Online Bookings
- Tickets are delivered via email. Please check your spam/junk folder
- You can show your e-ticket on a phone or bring a printed copy
- Tickets remain the property of Hensting Alpacas Ltd and cannot be resold
Photography
- Photos are taken during the walk and shared on our Facebook page for guests to enjoy
- If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform a staff member in advance
Facilities & Access
- Walks are held at Itchen Valley Country Park, Allington Lane, West End, Southampton, SO30 3HQ
- Nearest toilets: 2-minute walk at the adjacent garden centre or main park facilities
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