A perfect day in the high Yorkshire Dales on a private Expedition Yorkshire tour

Plan & inspiration

Plan Your Yorkshire Trip

A little planning makes a great day even better. These free guides answer the questions guests ask most — what to pack, where to eat and drink, and how active your day will be — so you arrive relaxed and ready to enjoy it.

Design your tour

Free to browse — and every day we run is private, from £985 for the group.

What to wear
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Where to start

Everything you need before your Yorkshire day

Whether you are visiting from overseas or rediscovering your own back yard, a private tour is only as good as the day you plan together. These guides gather the local knowledge our driver-guides share most often, so you can travel light, eat well and choose a pace that suits everyone in your party.

When you are ready, design your tour or get in touch — we reply personally, usually the same day.

Planning guides

Read before you travel

Autumn colour in Wensleydale in the Yorkshire DalesWhat to wear

What to Wear in Yorkshire

Season-by-season advice on layers, footwear and what to pack for a comfortable day out.

A farm visit in the Yorkshire DalesFood & drink

A Taste of Yorkshire

Local distilleries, tea rooms, farm shops and Michelin stars to weave into your tour.

The road over Blue Bank in the North York MoorsPace & walking

Pace, Walking & Access

How active each day is, driving times and how we make tours easy for every generation.

A steam train crossing the Ribblehead ViaductPhotography

Yorkshire’s Best Photography Stops

Iconic viewpoints, quiet corners and light-timing tips for memorable photographs.

A rainbow over the green Yorkshire DalesWhen to visit

The Best Time to Visit Yorkshire

A season-by-season guide to weather, daylight, scenery and highlights.

A characterful stone cottage in the Yorkshire countrysideWhere to stay

Where to Stay in Yorkshire

Country houses, farm stays, seaside townhouses and city boltholes.

Make it yours

Turn inspiration into your own itinerary

Once you have a feel for what you would like, we will turn it into a private day built entirely around you — your interests, your pace, your pick-up. Nothing is fixed and everything is flexible, so the day feels less like a tour and more like exploring with a knowledgeable friend.

Guests enjoying a private Yorkshire tour whatever the weather

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£985 / group · inc VAT Private full-day tour · up to 7 guests
No deposit · a prompt personal reply