Wales · TOUR REVIEWS
Wales is four hours end to end and still too much for one week. The 15 below are the days that earn their slot, priced and timed, with the whole catalogue underneath when you want to dig further.
Paddle across Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in a small English-speaking group. Expect a safety brief, a paddle lesson, and big views for 2.5 hours.
“Myself and my friend did the Chirk aqueduct canoe trip. Mike was our guide. We had a fantastic time. Mike was just brilliant. Personally I’d never done anything like this before. He was a brilliant tutor and we had a great time Thanks again Mike”
Whitewater rafting on Wales' River Dee from Horseshoe Falls. 3 hours with wetsuits, pro guides, and a safety-first briefing.
“This was a great experience. The staff were super friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, and we had a blast. Even the cold weather didn't matter!”
Guided white water rafting on Wales’ River Dee in Llangollen. 4.5km of thrills, gear included, small groups, and transport to the get-in.
“A great experience. I booked it for myself and my best friend. We were partnered up with a lovely group of people and then were talked through the safety briefing. The river, weather, and surroundings are beautiful, an amazing way to see Llangollen. Our guide, Becky was brilliant, she made everything clear to understand and made sure we got the most out of the experience, she told us all about the different parts of the river and got stuck right in to make sure everything went perfect, shout out to Becky! I would definitely recommend spending your money on this experience and I will be back. Thanks again to all…”
Small-group South Wales day trip from Cardiff with hotel pickup and a local historian, choosing Valleys castles or Swansea Bay coast.
“Gareth was very knowledgable and pleasant. The sites were beautiful and there was enough time to visit each one. Excellent tour! Thank you Gareth!”
A 45-minute boat loop from Mermaid Quay to Cardiff Bay, with recorded commentary on the barrage, locks, wetlands, and Penarth Barrage views.
“So I booked a "Cardiff Bay Boat Tour" for my father and I on September 30 for an October 29th boat tour (almost a full month in advance). The day before the tour was meant to take place, I received a message on Viator indicating that there was a scheduling conflict and the boat tour we were meant to have around the bay wouldn't be taking place and we were going to be "upgraded" to the Aquabus tour and they asked for a preference of time. I responded immediately and they confirmed the change. When we arrived the staff was friendly, though not very interactive (that's okay, not everyone is).…”
A 9-hour North Wales loop with Great Orme, medieval towns, Portmeirion, and Snowdonia viewpoints, in a small group minibus.
“Excellent tour with great tour guide and knowledgeable host. Visiting Portmerion and Snowdonia National Park”
Snowdonia and the 3 Castles day tour from Llandudno, small group minivan, Great Orme wildlife, Conwy, Caernarfon, Snowdon views.
“If you like scenery and castles. you are in luck. Snowdonia is beautiful. Our minibus was not great. The seats are very close together and there was no air conditioning so if the windows were open, you could not hear the guide talking and if they were closed, you were very, very, hot.”
Sip through over 50 botanicals and a tutored tasting of three gins at Hensol Castle Distillery, ending with your choice of G&T.
“Hugo was full of knowledge and looked like he was really enjoying himself it was really interesting and the gin was delicious”
Paddle a canoe over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in Wales on a small guided trip, with basic coaching, great views, and a calm pace.
“Was an absolute fantastic experience, definately a must to put on your bucket list we had an absolute ball.”
Whitewater rafting in Bala, Snowdonia. Paddle grade 3 to 4 rapids with pro coaching, wetsuits included, about 2 hours of fun.
“The friendly staff and great atmosphere was top of the list and the rafting for my other half’s birthday made his day. The food after was fantastic and a great place to be… Thank you”
Guided hike to Snowdon’s summit from Llanberis, with small-group pacing, local stories, and help with weather-ready gear.
“Our hike to the snowdon summit. With are tour guide. Tom, Tom was so helpful. Very informative with his knowledge and great motivational guy. He made a trip the best experience. Graham”
Guided whitewater tubing on the River Dee near Llangollen, with Horseshoe Falls transfer, pro safety coaching, and a wet, adrenaline 3-hour run.
“The team at Bearded Men, Alex and Saul were excellent instructors, very professional emphasising safety and risks while at the same time keeping it fun. The whitewater tubing was exactly what it says it is with the perfect amount of time in the water, calm sections, rapids and a lot of screaming and laughter.”
Kayak across Llyn Padarn near Snowdonia with wetsuits, buoyancy aids, and an expert guide plus slate ruins and Snowdon views.
“Kieran was a fab tour guide. Very informative and helpful. Views on this experience were incredible. Would definitely recommend.”
Cruise-timed day trip from Holyhead to Conwy and Caernarfon, plus Betws-y-Coed and Llanfairpwll, with narration and a comfy ride.
“Our tour guide Frank was really interesting. The tour was beautiful, we really enjoyed the hike up to the water fall and the ride around Snodon Mtn. It was a great day in Whales.”
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Cardiff: a prison-themed speakeasy with theatre and cocktail ingredients included. Bring your base spirit.
“Fun, interactive experience, even though I was solo. Lots of drinking, do I don't recommend driving after this experience. If you are staying nearby or on the train, you should be fine. It ends on time. I had half the bottle of alcohol left.”
Every kind of day out, north coast to south.
