5-Day Discover Wales Small-Group Tour from London

Day 1: London - Aberystwyth

1. Rabbie's
   15m
   Check-in 15 mins prior to departure and meet with your driver guide for this 5-day tour.
2. Hay-on-Wye
   1h 30m
   Your first stop in Wales is Hay on Wye, the ‘town of books’, nestled just to the north of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
3. Elan Valley
   Pass by
   The route then leads to the beautiful Elan Valley and up into the Cambrian Mountains. From there, it’s an hour or so to the beautiful seaside town and cultural centre of Aberystwyth, where you spend the next two nights.

Day 2: Aberystwyth - Harlech Castle

1. Snowdonia-Eryri National Park
   1h
   Travel north into the mountainous Snowdonia National Park. You visit the beautiful village of Beddgelert, where you can see the grave of ‘Gelert’, the legendary dog.
2. Castell Harlech
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Later you travel to Harlech Castle. Built by King Edward I during his conquest of Wales nearly 800 years ago, this mighty fortress still stands overlooking the peaks of Snowdonia and the sea.
   
   After a fulfilling day in the mountains, you return to Aberystwyth in the late afternoon.

Day 3: Aberystwyth - Dinefwr House - Tenby

1. Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre
   30m
   Leaving Aberystwyth, you travel around the coast of Cardigan Bay through the quaint town of Aberaeron, and to New Quay.
   
   A sumptuous sandy harbour, whitewashed houses, and connections to Dylan Thomas: this town is one of the most picturesque and interesting little towns in Britain. What’s more, is you may be lucky enough to spot dolphins and whales.
2. New Quay
   30m
   Fishing-village, where Dylan Thomas lived in mid-1940s, opportunity for dolphin-watching from the harbour wall.
3. Dinefwr
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   You then go inland to explore the Dinefwr Estate* (Newton House) and its ruined castle before heading for Wales’s south coast to visit Laugharne, where Dylan Thomas lived for the last few years of his life and wrote the famous play “Under Milk Wood”
   
   *When the Dinefwr Estate is closed, you visit Carreg Cennen Castle instead.
4. Tenby
   Pass by
   From here, it’s a short distance to Tenby, the small, charming seaside town that’ll be your base for two nights.

Day 4: Tenby - Pembroke

1. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
   1h
   See some of Britain’s most gorgeous coastlines at the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. This region is stunning and was the birthplace of both the patron saint of Wales and the Twdyr (anglicised to Tudor) royal dynasty. A spectacular coastline packed with untouched beaches and crumbly cliffs.
2. St. Davids
   1h
   You travel to the tiny cathedral city of St Davids for lunch and time for exploration, and you stop in the county town of Pembroke, where you can enter the thick medieval walls of the castle.
   
   From here we return once more to Tenby for a relaxed evening.

Day 5: Tenby - London

1. St Fagans National Museum of History
   2h
   National Museum of History (a.k.a. Museum of Welsh Life) – open-air museum with historical buildings from all over Wales rebuilt in the grounds of St Fagans Castle; free entry.
2. Castle Combe
   1h
   You take the Severn Crossing back into England, where you have one final break at Castle Combe.
   This gorgeous Cotswold village is perfect for a relaxed stroll amongst 16th-century ironstone cottages.
   
   From here, you head back to central London.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
• Please note: you will be required to choose between either a 3-star bed and breakfast or 3-star hotel at time of booking
• Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately
• Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to carry 20kg of luggage (44lbs); one medium sized suitcase/bag similar to airline standard carry-on luggage (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
• Harlech Castle – Entrance is included in tour price.
• B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property.
• Hotels usually have a relatively central location but may be up to a 20-30 minute walk from local facilities. If you have difficulty with stairs, please let us know so that we can either book a ground floor room or a hotel with lift access, if available.
• In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers.