Ways to Go · Escorted Tours
The surest way to sample the best of all that Wales has to offer is through the knowledge, warmth and humor of an experienced guide.

Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey

Travel by luxury motor coach or navigate our rustic country lanes in a comfortable minivan. Your guide will breathe life into the history and the Celtic myths that define Wales, help you to appreciate the subtleties of our art and culture and introduce you to the breathtaking natural beauty of the Welsh countryside.

Angharad Holmes Tours

t: 01144 1248 712988
w: www.angharadholmes.co.uk
e: [email protected]

Family history tours of Anglesey and North Caernarvonshire.

Family History Tours

  • Personally escorted tours of Anglesey and North Caernarvonshire
  • Individually planned and researched itineraries.
  • Itineraries are based on your own personal family history
  • Visit your Welsh ancestors� birthplace, places they lived, where they are buried.
  • Hear the Welsh language spoken as it was in your ancestors� time.
  • Genealogy research service if required.

Bach Travel

t: 01144 1495 785169
w: www.bachtravel.com
e: [email protected]

Specialize in custom guided tours of Wales for individuals and small groups.

Explore Wales and Beyond
Year Round

  • Specialize in customized tours for individuals and small groups of up to eight people - for anything from a half-day to several days.
  • Itineraries for all tours are individually planned to suit particular interests and requirements.
  • All tours are accompanied by a driver-guide, in air-conditioned comfort.

Back Roads Touring Co. Ltd

t: 01144 208 5665312
w: www.backroadstouring.co.uk
e: [email protected]

Specialize in fully escorted, small group tours, both scheduled and customized.

Red Dragon
Tour of South Wales
4 Day(s)
April 22 2006 - October 25 2006
From $750 - USD

  • 4 days in South Wales, including Cardiff, St Fagans National History Museum, the Heritage Coastline, Vale of Glamorgan, castles and cathedrals, the Wye Valley, the Rhondda Valleys, the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains.
  • Groups stay in a 17th century working farm, country manor or vineyard.
  • Breakfast and dinner.
  • Entrance fees and services of driver/guide.

Departs London every Wednesday

 
 

Wales � Mountains and Lakes
Tour of North Wales
4 Day(s)
April 2006 - October 2006
$750 - USD

  • 4 days in North Wales, including Llandudno, Conwy, Snowdonia, steam train ride, UNESCO World Heritage castles, Bodnant Gardens, Llangollen.
  • Accommodation for three nights.
  • Breakfast and dinner.
  • Entrance fees and services of driver/guide.

Departs from Manchester.

 
 

Wales � The Land of Song
8 Day(s)
April 2006 - October 2006
From $1600 - USD

  • 8 days in North and South Wales, including Llandudno, Conwy, Snowdonia, castles, steam train ride, Llangollen, Bodnant Gardens, Cardiff, Brecon Beacons, Tintern Abbey.
  • Accommodation for seven nights.
  • Breakfast and dinner.
  • Entrance fees and services of driver/guide.

Departs from Manchester.

Colpitts Travel

t: 732-747-5227
w:
e: [email protected]

Full-service travel agency specializing in personalized, custom created itineraries to Wales.

Grand Tour of Wales
10 Day(s)
May 7
$3480 - USD
Per person based on two people sharing a room

  • Enchanting tour of Wales taking in some of the most beautiful parts.
  • Ten day, small group tour with no more than ten participants.
  • Luxury touring coach and accompanied throughout by a professional Wales driver-guide.
  • First-class accommodations in the Welsh Rarebits properties.
  • Includes five dinners, one Sunday brunch, all breakfasts and one "fish & chips" picnic.
  • Includes all entry fees, taxes and service.
  • Includes visits to attractions such as the National Botanic Gardens of Wales, Bodnant Garden, Caernarfon and Conwy castles, Big Pit National Mining Museum and many others.
  • Some of the places visited include the Wye Valley, Cardiff, Hay-on-Wye (the town of books), the three National Parks of Wales, Portmeirion and many other parts of Wales.
  • Tour includes guest lecturers on various topics of Welsh history and interest, including Arthurian legends, history of Welsh music and a demonstration of sheepdog handling.
  • This is a unique and special, in-depth tour of Wales.

Country Lane Tours

t: 01144 1248 352402
w: www.countrylanetours.com
e: [email protected]

A small, family owned business located in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park offering high quality, friendly and relaxing vacations to individuals and small groups.

Guided Tours in Wales

  • Choose from a variety of tours throughout Wales.
  • Relaxing pace.
  • Choice of private tours or be part of a larger group.
  • Driver/guide throughout your stay.
  • Personally planned itineraries or create your own.
  • Accommodation to suit budget and needs.
  • Low season special offers.

Dragon Tours

t: 01144 1874 658124
w: www.dragon-tours.com
e: [email protected]

Specialize in guided tours of Wales for individuals, couples and small groups. We offer personally planned itineraries and services to meet your individual needs as well as a range of packaged options to suit all budgets.

All Wales Tour
6 Day(s)
From $470 to $2400 - USD
(depending upon accommodation)

  • Accommodation and transportation.
  • Services of driver-guide who is an expert in Welsh history and culture.
  • Itinerary includes Cardiff, National Parks, Celtic sites, industrial heritage, Welsh Gold Centre, a ride on an historical narrow-gauge railway, Llandudno.
 
 

All Wales Tour
10 Day(s)
From $800 to $3700 - USD
(depending upon accommodation)

  • Accommodation and transportation.
  • Services of driver-guide who is an expert in Welsh history and culture.
  • Itinerary includes Cardiff, National Parks, Celtic sites, industrial heritage, Welsh Gold Centre, a ride on an historical narrow-gauge railway, Llandudno.
 
 

Driver guided tours of Wales

  • Personally planned itineraries and services to meet your individual needs.
  • Packaged options to suit all budgets.
  • From one day to multiple weeks.
  • Flexibility and personal service afforded by a small group experience (maximum 6 passengers).
  • Services of a highly qualified driver-guide who is an expert in Welsh history and culture.

Essence of Wales

t: 01144 1286 677059
w: www.essenceofwales.com
e: [email protected]

Whether you want a guide for an hour, a day or a week, Essence of Wales can meet your needs. Company is owned and operated by a qualified Blue Badge Guide who is a member of the Guild of Registered Tour Guides.

The Essence of North Wales
Tour of North Wales
7 Night(s)
May 2006 - October 2006
$1700 - USD
Per person based on two people sharing a room.

  • Two center vacation with a half-day walking and a half-day sightseeing each day.
  • Small group (maximum 10 people).
  • Bed and Breakfast accommodation in country house hotels.
  • All entrance fees into castles, attractions etc.
  • The services of a qualified Wales tour guide.
  • All transport during the tour.

This is a seven night vacation but if it is not possible to join the tour for the whole week, you can join the group for part of the week.

Lynott Tours

t: 1-800-221-2474
w: www.lynotttours.com
e: [email protected]

We create one-of-a-kind vacations for groups and individuals.

North Wales Private Tour
4 Day(s)

  • Train from London to Manchester round-trip.
  • Deluxe private car/minicoach transportation with driver.
  • Driver-guide throughout.
  • First-class accommodations for three nights (1 night at Ruthin Castle, 2 nights at Portmeirion Hotel) including breakfasts.
  • All taxes and service charges.
  • Scenic highlights include Horseshoe Pass, Snowdonia National Park, Portmeirion, picturesque Llangollen.

Sightseeing at added cost: Plas Newydd, Llechwedd Slate caverns, Caernarfon Castle, Llanberis Lake Railway, Bodnant Garden, Conwy Castle.

 
 

Welsh Dragon
South Wales Private Tour
4 Day(s)
From $1778 - USD

  • Train from London to Cardiff round-trip.
  • Deluxe private car/minicoach transportation.
  • Driver guide throughout.
  • First class accommodations for three nights, including breakfast.
  • All taxes and service charges.
  • Includes visits to National Museum, St Davids Cathedral, St Marys Church, Caerleon Roman sites, National History Museum at St. Fagans, Big Pit National Mining Museum.
  • Scenic highlights include the Brecon Beacons National Park, 13th century Tenby, picturesque villages and bustling market towns.

Pendragon Tours

t: 01144 1446 760534
w: www.pendragon-wales.co.uk
e: [email protected]

We drive and escort small tours exploring Wales. With a maximum of four people per tour we are able to give personal attention and be very flexible in catering for exact needs.

Discover South and West Wales
3 Day(s)
£580 - GBP
Per couple.

  • Three day tour of South & West Wales.
  • Accommodation for three nights with breakfast.
  • Services of a driver-guide.
  • Includes visits to St Davids, Carreg Cennen, Laugharne and Aberglasney Gardens.
 
 

Discover Wales Tours
£290 - GBP
Per couple, per night based on two couples traveling together.

  • Small group tours, maximum 2 couples.
  • All accommodation and three main meals a day.
  • Entry charges to castles, attractions etc.
  • Discovering and exploring family roots on your behalf (if required).
  • Pick-up at Cardiff rail station or Cardiff International Airport.
  • Collection from other airports (e.g. LHR) or sea ports can be arranged for an additional charge.

Principality International

t: 01144 1341 281565
w: www.principalitygroups.co.uk
e: [email protected]

We provide a full Destination Management service for groups of all sizes and also specialize in the creation of tailor-made itineraries for the independent traveler.

Personally Tailored Tours

  • Tours planned to personal specification.
  • Departure dates can be arranged to suit travel plans.
  • Highly specialized �tailor-made� service.
  • All land-based accommodations can be included.
  • First-class accommodation and meals.
  • A unique itinerary covering medieval banquets, theatre venues and sporting fixtures.
  • All visitor attractions.

See Wales

t: 01144 1685 889089
w: www.seewales.com
e: [email protected]

South Wales based company specializing in day tours from Cardiff and small group tours personalized to your interests.

Guided Sightseeing Around Wales
Year Round

  • Our mini-coach tours are available year-round and take you off the busy roads
  • See Wales from country lanes and visit all the �must see� places in style and comfort
  • A variety of day-tours are available from Cardiff
  • We can also provide group tours, own itinerary, special interest, society days out, club events and all tailor-made schedules
  • Maximum of 16 people per tour in a luxury mini-coach allows you to experience a more personal view of Wales in comfort

Simply Nice Tours

t: 1-717-243-5112
w: www.simplynicetours.com
e: [email protected]

With offices in the US and Wales we are your personal travel specialists for Wales, offering a wide range of escorted and customized tours to Wales

Escorted and Custom Tailor-Made Tours Of Wales

  • Tours in Snowdonia, the Borderlands, North and South and All Wales.
  • Escorted and customized tours available
  • Eight itineraries to choose from
  • Small groups
  • Airport transfer
  • Charming B&B, Farm House and Small Hotels accommodations
  • Certified Green Badge Guide of Wales
  • Chosen by Travel Holiday magazine (2001) as �Hot Ticket to Wales�
  • Assistance available from company offices in both USA and Wales
 
 

Gentler Walking and Hiking Tours
10 Day(s)
From $1700 - USD

  • Escorted and custom tours to Wales.
  • Eight itineraries to choose from.
  • Small groups.
  • Airport transfer.
  • Charming B&B accommodations.
  • Support available from company offices in both USA and Wales.

South Wales Personal Tours

Personal Tours of Wales

  • beauty of South Wales on an escorted day-tour with South Wales Personal Tours.
  • Select your personal tour from any of our suggested itineraries, or simply tell us where you would like to visit, or what your interests are, and we will plan an individual tour for your party.
  • We also offer short break packages in South Wales, tailored to your individual needs including hotel reservations and airport transfers.
  • For more information, please visit our website.

Warren Tours

t: 1-888-833-7089
w: www.warrentours.com
e: [email protected]

Boutique travel plans for the luxury traveler. The company will customize travel plans to meet any and all of your individual specifications.

Celtic Trio
Chauffeur Driven Luxury Tour Of Ireland, Wales & Scotland
17 Day(s)
From $5995 - USD
Land only, per person based on double occupancy.

  • Fifteen nights accommodations in luxury four and five star hotels and country houses
  • Thirteen days services of professional driver/guides in each country including rental of a luxury vehicle, fuel, tolls, insurance, taxes and drivers expenses
  • One way ferry crossing from Dublin to Holyhead
  • One way airfare from Cardiff to Edinburgh
  • Transfers by private drivers from hotels to ports and airports
  • Full Irish, Welsh or Scottish breakfast each morning
  • Customized itinerary designed by an UK & Irish expert
  • Deluxe travel documents including reference material, and an attraction discount book delivered by overnight courier
  • All taxes and hotel service charges
  • Options for pre-booked activities including golf, riding, fishing, and hiking
  • Five-star service from Warren Tours travel planners
 
 

Welsh Delight
Chauffeur Driven Luxury Tour Of Wales
8 Day(s)
From $2995 - USD
Land only, per person based on double occupancy.

  • Six days services of a professional driver guide including rental of a luxury vehicle, fuel, tolls, insurance and drivers expenses (excludes gratuity)
  • Six nights accommodation in luxury 4-star hotels and country houses
  • Transfer by private driver from Fairyhill to Cardiff Airport
  • Full Welsh breakfast each morning
  • Customized itinerary designed by an Welsh expert
  • Deluxe travel documents including reference material, and an attraction discount book delivered by overnight courier
  • All taxes and hotel service charges
  • Options for pre-booked activities including golf, riding, fishing, and hiking
  • Five-star service from Warren Tours travel planners

Welsh Dragon Tours

t: 01144 1286 831818
w: www.welshdragontours.com
e: [email protected]

We operate a 12-month season with themed and customized itineraries to suit small, exclusive travel groups throughout Wales. Tour duration is from 1-14 days, dependent on client preference.

Explore the Magic of North Wales
4 Day(s)
$810 - USD
per person, based on double occupancy.

  • Exclusive guided tours of Caernarfon, Snowdonia and Anglesey with flexible itineraries
  • Tour starts and finishes in Bangor (N. Wales)
  • Small groups, maximum 14 persons
  • Three nights accommodation including dinner and breakfast
  • Four days escorted tour with all admission fees
  • Subject to availability we can provide tailor-made itineraries on request
 
 

Explore the Magic of South Wales
4 Day(s) - 1 0
$945 - USD
per person, based on double occupancy

  • Small groups, maximum 14 persons
  • Tour starts and finishes in Cardiff
  • Three nights accommodation including dinner and breakfast
  • Four days escorted tours with all admission fees
  • Includes Cardiff, Swansea, the Mumbles, Brecon Beacons National Park and the Valleys of S. Wales
  • Subject to availability we can provide tailor-made itineraries on request
 
 

The Grand Welsh Dragon Tour
10 Day(s) - 14 Day(s)
From $1530 - USD
per person, based on double occupancy

  • Fully escorted tour
  • Tour can be customized to suit your preferences
  • Top-of-the-range, 7-passenger, a/c vehicles
  • All accommodation including breakfast
  • Flexible departure locations
  • See all the highlights of Wales in one unforgettable tour

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