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Offered languages
- English
Why book this experience?
Discover Wales beyond the guidebooks with a local driver-guide and a small group of no more than eight guests. Explore historic castles, beautiful countryside and charming Welsh towns while hearing the stories that bring each place to life.
Relax in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle without worrying about driving on the left, navigating narrow country roads or finding parking. Convenient pickup makes getting started easy, leaving you free to enjoy the scenery and experience Welsh hospitality.
An ideal way to make the most of your time in Wales, especially if you’re visiting for the first time.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at Cardiff Central Quay APCOA car park on Crawshay Street. Please arrive at 8:50am for a 9:00am departure. Selected Cardiff hotel pickups may be available by prior arrangement. Contact Tulip Private Travel after booking to confirm your pickup location and time.
Itinerary
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1Chepstow Castle
Explore Chepstow Castle, dramatically positioned above the River Wye. Discover its medieval towers, gateways and courtyards while hearing stories of Welsh border history and enjoying views across the river.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Tintern Abbey
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Wye Valley to Tintern Abbey. Explore the magnificent medieval ruins, admire their soaring Gothic arches and peaceful setting, with time in Tintern to purchase lunch.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Raglan Castle
Discover Raglan Castle, where impressive medieval defences meet the grandeur of a lavish noble residence. Explore its towers and courtyards, hear stories of its past and enjoy views over the surrounding Welsh countryside.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
4Big Pit National Coal Museum
Discover Wales’s mining heritage at Big Pit. Explore the exhibitions and join an underground tour led by a former miner, subject to availability.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
5Hay-on-Wye
Enjoy free time in Hay-on-Wye, famous for its bookshops. Explore the independent shops and purchase lunch at a local café or pub.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Brecon Beacons National Park
Travel through Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, enjoying mountain views, rolling hills and Welsh countryside, with stops for photographs.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
7Elan Valley
Discover the Elan Valley’s impressive dams and reservoirs, surrounded by rolling hills. Enjoy scenic stops and photograph some of Mid Wales’s finest landscapes.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
8Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding Centre
Watch wild red kites swoop and circle during feeding at Gigrin Farm near Rhayader. Enjoy close views of these magnificent birds from the viewing hides.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
9Aberystwyth
Enjoy the seaside town of Aberystwyth, with time to stroll along the promenade, admire Cardigan Bay and explore the waterfront.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Chepstow Castle
Welsh mining heritage, mountain scenery and nature.
Elan valley, Red Kite feeding centre, Caerphilly Castle on the Return
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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