Ok, they might look like the weird offspring of camels and ostriches but, regardless of odd looks, llamas are great trekking companions and, contrary to rumour, don't spit.

Re-live the colonial splendour of our Victorian explorer forefathers trekking over beautiful countryside with a sidekick carrying all your gear, only in this case read llama for lackey. These llamas aren't for riding: pack them up with grub and booze and trek across the hillsides to a fantastic rustic picnic spot or to a country pub. It'll be an unusual and memorable day out for everyone, with the bonus of cute and furry llama companions. Win win