Essence of Wales
8 Days
United Kingdom
Tour Overview
- Roundtrip Airport
- Transfers throughout the program.
- Transfers to the excursions.
- 6nts Accommodation including Breakfast.
- Excursions as outlined in the program.
- Private transport from Hito Cajon to Uyuni.
- Catamaran sailing in La Paz.
- Meals s per the itinerary.
- Permanent assistance in each destination.
- Raincoats and boots in Uyuni in rainy season.
- International or domestic airfare.
- Services and non-mentioned meals / drinks in the itinerary.
- Early check-in, late check-out, and hotel extra
- Personal expenses.
- Tips for guides and hotel staff.
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Today you will arrive in Wales and travel into the beautiful Brecon Beacons where your accommodation for the next two nights will be.
Overnight: Brecon Beacons
Today travel towards the National Park of Brecon Beacons, stopping near Merthyr Tydfil, for the Brecon Mountain Railway. This narrow-gauge train runs through the Brecon Beacons along the length of the Pontsticill Reservoir, a large reservoir set in the wooded valley of Taf Fechan. On this railway, you can experience remote points of the Brecon Beacons National Park that can’t be accessed by car.
Overnight: Brecon Beacons
Today you will leave the Brecon Beacons behind as you travel up to North Wales. Visit the town of Bala along the way. Travel on the Bala Lake Railway along Bala Lake, or ‘Llyn Tegid’ as it is called in the Welsh language. The delightful narrow-gauge railway offers amazing views of Llyn Tegid and the surrounding countryside including the imposing mountains of Arenig Fawr, Aran Benllyn and Aran Fawddwy. The wildlife nesting alongside the line is well worth keeping a look out for and includes herons & buzzards.
Overnight: Snowdonia
Today you can visit the slate-quarrying town of Blaenau Ffestiniog in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park. This town is bursting with history. Spend some time exploring the Llechwedd Slate Caverns and experience their famous underground tour Allow time to enjoying the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway, the oldest railway company in the world still operating trains!
Overnight: Snowdonia
Today you will travel down into magical mid Wales, enjoying some more of North Wales’ attractions along the way! Why not book yourself onto the Snowdonia Mountain Railway this afternoon which will take you up the highest mountain in England and Wales? The views are fantastic
Overnight: Mid Wales
Today you can spend time on the West coast of Wales, visiting first the bustling market town of Aberystwyth. The Vale of Rheidol steam train departs from the town and takes you 11 ¾ miles from the town up to Devil’s Bridge, a mythical place where it is said that the Devil was tricked by an old Welsh lady. The breathtaking waterfalls here are well worth taking the time to visit! The train itself allows incomparable views of the Rheidol valley. From here, travel on to the capital city of Cardiff.
Overnight: Cardiff
Today you will have the chance to explore Cardiff. This vibrant city is built around a castle and features plenty of impressive historic buildings to visit as well as handsome parks and gardens. Spend some time at St Fagans, one of Europe’s leading open-air museums? This National History Museum explores all aspects of how people in Wales have lived, worked and spent their leisure time.
Overnight: Cardiff
