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Book Your Alpaca Picnic Experience in Old Bend, Bend, Oregon
You’ll discover the Original Alpaca Picnic Experience at Flying Dutchman Alpacas, born from a friendship between photographer Wasim Muklashy and alpaca breeder Amanda Vandenbosch and developed on their family farm in Bend, Oregon, near historic Old Bend - an intimate Outdoor & Nature and family-friendly activity that combines hands-on time with alpacas, relaxed picnic moments, and informal education about these gentle animals; the founders learned that daily coffee and lunch in the pasture felt like therapy and created this experience to share that calming, smile-inducing interaction with guests; you’ll get extended one-on-one access, expert insight from a Peru-trained alpaca judge, and a unique opportunity to connect with the flock in a pastoral setting just outside Bend, making it an ideal choice for Wellness & Relaxation, Tours & Sightseeing, Workshops & Learning, and memorable Group-Friendly Events listed on Varoom.
About this activity in Old Bend
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Experience the original Alpaca Picnic at Flying Dutchman Alpacas in Bend - a one‑of‑a‑kind, up‑close encounter designed by a premier alpaca breeder and a travel photographer.
- Spend relaxed time in the pasture with friendly alpacas (plus frequent visits from horses and miniature donkeys) that make this a therapeutic outdoor activity for all ages.
- Enjoy an educational farm tour that pairs hands‑on interaction with expert alpaca insights - perfect for families, workshops, and nature lovers visiting the area.
- Savor a leisurely picnic lunch on the farm while you connect with animals and the surrounding high desert landscape near Bend.
Important Information
- What’s included: picnic lunch, guided farm tour, alpaca encounters and alpaca education; you’ll often meet horses and miniature donkeys as well.
- Accessibility: the farm and transportation options are wheelchair accessible; infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels and ideal for group bookings, family outings, couples seeking a memorable experience, or educational programs.
- Held at Flying Dutchman Alpacas on the outskirts of Bend - expect a relaxed outdoor setting that’s easy to reach from town and well suited to nature-focused visitors.
Meeting Point
Meet at the Flying Dutchman Alpacas main entrance/parking area in Bend. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time to check in at the farmhouse; staff will guide you to the picnic pasture. If you need assistance, accessibility staff can help on arrival.
Includes
- In Old Bend, enjoy a locally prepared lunch included with your booking - a relaxed meal after on-farm activities
- Join a guided farm tour that introduces you to the property and animal care routines here
- Get up close with friendly alpacas during curated alpaca encounters suitable for all ages
- Often meet horses and miniature donkeys on the farm - friendly barnyard interactions are a regular feature
- Learn about alpaca care and behavior with short alpaca education sessions during your visit
Other
- The farm is wheelchair accessible, with accessible routes and surfaces throughout the site
- Transportation options to the activity are wheelchair accessible to accommodate mobility needs
- You can bring infants and small children; they may remain in a pram or stroller during the visit
- Service animals are welcome on the property to support guests with disabilities
- Activities are suitable for all physical fitness levels so you can enjoy the experience at your own pace
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 5 Reviews
Summary:
This was one of the funnest parts of our trip. We giggled and had a great time feeding the alpacas and seeing the babies. Such an inquisitive beautiful animal! Guide was amazing and we learned so much! Lunch was amazing! I would definitely do this again!!! Thank you!
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Please go support this wonderful farm! We had a lovely experience of many alpacas surrounding us --letting us pet and feed them. It was such a sweet experience. It was the highlight of our trip!
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This was one of me and my family's favorite activities we did during our recent trip to central Oregon! From start to finish it was a wonderful experience! Louisa met us at a cute little cafe - they offered us all free drinks and then we followed Louisa in our car for a short drive to the ranch. We were greeted by the owner Amanda and her adorable little dog Mack. Amanda was very engaging and talked with us about her experiences as an equine and alpaca judge and talked about the alpacas and what we can expect with the llama and alpacas we would be meeting during our visit. We were then greeted by several alpacas led by this beautiful Llama named Dream Bella. She was so regal and sweet and stayed with us the whole time we were there. Amanda said she doesn't normally do that with guests so we felt pretty special. :) We were taken out to the field to a beautifully adorned picnic table and were given grain to feed the many different colored alpacas that were suddenly around us. It was so fun to feed them and to get to know them all! Then they brought out a wonderful charcuterie board and our delicious lunches, and even had a gluten free lunch for me! While we ate the alpacas hung around us and we enjoyed seeing them and then spent more time with them and also Amanda and Louisa after we finished our lunches. The ranch was very beautiful with the mountains in the distance. On our way back to our resort we stopped in Sisters to the Alpaca's by Design store to purchase items made with the fleece from these alpacas. It was such a wonderful day! I am sorry I don't live closer because I would definitely visit more often! I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a fun filled and unique family day!
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Know more about Old Bend
You’ll spend extended, hands-on time with alpacas on a family-run farm just outside Bend, enjoying a relaxed outdoor nature experience that blends alpaca encounters, education, and a farm tour-an activity designed to lift moods and connect you with gentle animals in a pastoral setting.
You’ll participate in guided alpaca encounters, a farm tour led by experienced breeders, and educational moments about alpaca care and breeding-an ideal blend of Workshops & Learning and Tours & Sightseeing for animal lovers and curious visitors.
The experience is designed to be accessible and welcoming: paths and areas accommodate wheelchairs, transportation options support accessibility, and infants or small children can be comfortably attended to in prams or strollers.
Yes-you can book the alpaca picnic as a family-friendly or Group-Friendly event where all ages enjoy close interaction with alpacas, often meet horses and miniature donkeys, and take part in shared picnic time and guided alpaca education.
Absolutely-many visitors come for a calming Wellness & Relaxation experience or a memorable Romantic & Couples outing, taking quiet time in the alpaca pasture where the animals’ gentle presence creates a restorative atmosphere.
If you want an unforgettable outdoor nature and animal encounter unique to the Bend area, this Original Alpaca Picnic offers unmatched time with alpacas, expert-led farm tours, and relaxed picnic moments-perfect for visitors seeking authentic local experiences and meaningful connections with wildlife.
