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Planned around Hay-on-Wye it is an absolute must for any Bookworm who finds themselves in Wales.
Starting in Cardiff, this private chauffeur tour will take you into Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) where you will be driven through Wales' 2nd largest National Park as you make your way to Hay-on-Wye. Bibliophiles will love "The Town of Books" which has more bookstore per square mile than anywhere in the world, and you will have a few hours to explore the many bookstores in the town. Each with its own style & character.
After returning to your driver, you will head up Gospel Pass, Wales' highest road. Near the summit of the pass, you will pull over to take in the views. On a clear day you will be able to see for miles across Bannau Brycheiniog, and up into Mid Wales and The Cambria Mountains in the distance.
Finally you will be driven through more of the national park and take a stroll along the Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal before returning to Cardiff.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will advise your driver, their vehicle and a contact number for them, the day before your tour
Itinerary
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With more bookstores pre square mile than anywhere in the world Hay-on-Wye is a must for any book lover. Spend a couple of hours exploring the historic town and visiting the books, which range from pristine well organised presented shops, to stores that are more organised chaos, with rooms off rooms off rooms and books piles of books on the floor. In Hay-on-Wye you will find the latest releases, and next door you will find 2nd hand books, first editions and ancient books. Throughout the town you will discover books of all ages, all conditions and from just about every subject and genre under the sun. If you can't find a book on a particular subject in Hay-on-Wye, the subject doesn't exist
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Travel along Wales' highest road, and stop to take in breath taking views across the Brecon Beacons and far into Mid Wales
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Enjoy a gentle stroll along the Brecon & Monmouthshire Canal from Brynich Lock to the Brecon Canal Basin. The canal was opened in 1797 to transport Coal, Limestone & Iron Ore mined from the Brecon Beacons and South Wales Valleys to Newport Docks. Enjoy a tranquil afternoon stroll along the flat, well maintained canal path and get closer to nature as you follow the canal through the Brecon Beacons to Brecon
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The walk along the Brecon & Monmouthshire Canal Path is approximately 2 miles. The path is flat, well maintained and largely gravel
- Communication from your driver on the day will be via WhatsApp ONLY. If you do not have WhatsApp your driver may not be able to contact you
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The walk along the Brecon & Monmouthshire Canal Path is approximately 2 miles. The path is flat, well maintained and largely gravel
- Communication from your driver on the day will be via WhatsApp ONLY. If you do not have WhatsApp your driver may not be able to contact you
- If you are bookings this tour on behalf of someone else, please ensure you provide their phone number and not your own. We will require this so we can communicate with them directly ahead of the tour. We will provide your driver guide details via Whatsapp to the number provided when making the booking, between 4:00pm and 8:00pm the day before your tour. This will include their name and direct contact number, should you have trouble locating each other on the day. As well as their vehicle details, Make, Model, Colour, Registration. If you are bookings this tour on behalf of someone else, please ensure you provide their phone number and not your own. We will require this so we can communicate with them directly ahead of the tour
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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