Welcome to Explore Wales Tours!
Your trusted Agency to discovering the breath taking landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture of Wales. They specialize in offering Day Tours and Private Tours tailored to help you experience the true beauty of this extraordinary country. Whether you’re a solo traveller, a family, or a group of friends, they curate unforgettable journeys that showcase the very best Wales has to offer. At Explore Wales Tours, they are passionate about creating unique experiences for their guests. Their professional drivers bring the history and stories of Wales to life, ensuring each journey is as informative as it is enjoyable.
Full Day tour
CARDIFF: WATERFALLS, THREE CASTLES AND MOUNTAINS DAY TOUR
Duration: 8 hours
Settle into a comfortable van and escape Cardiff city to explore the medieval history of Wales.
Discover the best attractions of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons), one of the three national parks in Wales.
Enter the National Park to visit Henrhyd Falls, the tallest and most spectacular waterfall in South Wales, known for its role as a filming location for the final scene of Batman: The Dark Knight Rises as the entrance to the Batcave.
Next, Proceed to the heart of Bannau Brycheiniog and enjoy a short stop at the second oldest tree in Wales, a stunning yew tree that is 3018 years old, making it one of the oldest trees in Britain.
Stop in Brecon, where you can admire the canals—voted the prettiest in Britain—or simply enjoy a stroll through the town’s quaint streets, filled with independent shops, bakeries, coffee spots, and souvenir shops.
Visit the Brecon Beacons Visitor Centre and enjoy a pleasant stroll surrounded by beautiful hills and stunning mountains.
Continue to the town of Merthyr Tydfil to tour Cyfarthfa Castle, located in a picturesque park. During the journey, learn about the Industrial Revolution period in Wales.
Next Marvel at Caerphilly Castle, the largest in Wales and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take a stroll around this magnificent fortress, or relax with an ice cream in the town.
Relax in the vehicle as you journey back to Cardiff, where you’ll be dropped off at the designated location.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Explore Caerphilly Castle & Cyfarthfa castle.
Discover Brecon Beacons National Park and the Visitor Centre.
Marvel at the tallest waterfall in South Wales, Henrhyd Falls
Visit one of Wales’ most ancient trees, a 3018-year-old yew tree
Enjoy a stop in Brecon town, home to the prettiest canals in Britain
INCLUSIONS:
Driver Guide
Transportation
Bottled water
EXCLUSIONS:
Castles admission fees
Gratuities
Hotel pick up/drop off
SCHEDULE:
January – December: Tuesday and Friday
TOUR STARTS: 09:00
TOUR ENDS: 17:00
DEPARTURE POINT: City United Reformed Church, Cardiff
RETURN POINT: Central location, Cardiff
CLOSURES: n/a
NOTES:
Must be pre-booked
Group capacity: max 8 pax
Boarding time is 15 mins prior departure
Participants engage at their own risk, with adults or parents determining if the event is appropriate for them.
Participation levels in any event are solely personal decisions. We suggest securing a personal activity insurance plan to guard against potential income loss in the unlikely event of an accident during a walk.
Entrance to Cyfarthfa Castle and Caerphilly Castle are optional and not included in the tour price.
Please note that the visit to the waterfalls will involve a 30 minutes walk. The path may be steep and muddy, so we recommend wearing boots and rainproof clothing. It’s important to maintain a steady pace to avoid delaying the day’s schedule.
Consider bringing snacks for the journey, food is not included but stops will be made where you can purchase your own.
Please note that from November 1st to March 1st, the stop at Cyfarthfa Castle will not be included in the tour due to shorter daylight hours and earlier castle closing times
