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On this private sight seeing tour, you will be taken up through the Rhondda Valley. Once the heart of the coal mining industry in South Wales.
On top of the Rhigos Mountain you will stop briefly to take in the breath-taking views across the Brecon Beacons National Park. You will then head into Wales' 2nd largest national park and visit South Wales highest Henrhyd Falls, also known as "The Batman Waterfall" due to it being used as the filming location for the Batcave in The Dark Knight Rises.
You will head along The Black Mountain Pass, stopping by the former limestone quarry to take in the spectacular views, before continuing on to Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Visitor Centre, where you can have a late lunch looking at Pen-y-Fan, the tallest mountain in South Wales. After lunch take in the gift shop, and admire the handywork of the local crafters before beginning your journey back to Cardiff and discovering more of Bannau Brycheiniog
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We can also meet you from any City Centre Hotel
We will return you to any location in Cardiff of your choosing at the end of the tour
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Drive through the former mining communities
Admission ticket free -
1
Stunning views across The Brecon Beacons from one of the highest mountains in the South Wales Valleys
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Visit "The Bat Cave". At 90m high, Henrhyd Falls in the highest waterfall in South Wales. It also featured as The Bat Cave in The Dark Knight Rises. Take a waterproof coat along with you, and you can walk behind the Waterfall. Please Note: The ground is uneven and can be slippery, so we strongly recommend waterproof footwear with good grip is worn. Due to the terrain getting to the waterfall this is not suitable for anyone with mobility issues, and a reasonable level of fitness would be beneficial
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3
Discover the former Limestone Quarries over 500m above sea level. Quarried for hundreds of years, Originally by local farmers for own use and then Commercially in 19th & 20th Century before closing in the 1950's. You will be able to see Quarry workings, kilns & spoil heaps. Or just take in the spectacular views across the Brecon Beacons before carrying on with your tour
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Enjoy a late lunch in the Visitor Centre, with views out across the countryside towards Pen-Y-Fan. Then look around the gift shop and admire the handmade gifts created by local craftsmens
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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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