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Private Half-Day Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour from York or Harrogate

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Overview

This Private Tour provides the opportunity for you to get out into the countryside to enjoy the fresh air and stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. We will pick you up from your hotel (or other location of your choice) at 10.00am and head out of town for a circular tour of Wharfedale and Nidderdale, with alternative potential stops at Bolton Abbey, Burnsall, Pateley Bridge and Fountains Abbey to suit your preferences. There will also be scenic photo stops along the way. You will be able to buy food and drinks en route, but feel free to bring your own food along and we will stop somewhere suitable for you to have a picnic away from any crowds. The itinerary for this tour is flexible, talk to your Driver when you set off to decide how you want to spend your time, based upon your personal preferences. Departs 10.00am and drops off 2.30pm.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Friendly, local professional driver
  • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
  • Entrance fees to optional attractions
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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Pick up and drop off is from your hotel or another location of your choice in York, Harrogate or Thirsk

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Yorkshire Dales National Park (pass by)

A circular tour enjoying the stunning landscape of Wharfedale and Nidderdale with photo stops.
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Bolton Abbey

You will see the stunning setting of the ruins of the 12th Century Augustinian Monastery
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Burnsall

Explore the traditional Dales village of Burnsall
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Children under 5 years can be accepted on the strict condition that the customer brings a suitable Child Car Seat with them and purchases a ticket for the child
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Half-Day Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour from York or Harrogate?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
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  • Entrance fees to optional attractions
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
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  • Minimum age is 5 years, children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Children under 5 years can be accepted on the strict condition that the customer brings a suitable Child Car Seat with them and purchases a ticket for the child
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
  • Service animals are allowed by prior arrangement only
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