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This small group tour is great for beginners to canyoning, which takes you into the Snowdonia rainforest for an adventure. You’ll jump into pools, over and under boulders, and scramble down waterfalls. If you want a little more action, there are options to book more difficult canyons. At the end you’ll be rewarded with beer, cake, and footage of your experience.

Check out the whitewater rapids of north Wales with this rafting adventure from Llangollen. On a half-day trip down the River Dee, you’ll learn how to paddle and navigate the water safely under the supervision of a guide. Book online to secure your preferred date, make use of provided equipment, then hold on tight to discover thrilling rapids such as the Serpents Tail, Town Falls, and more.

There's no better way to explore South Wales than in the company of a historian, and native Welsh speaker, who is passionate about the country. This tour, which provides a deeper insight into Welsh culture than any other, takes you to neolithic sites, Roman ruins, Norman castles, and into the atmospheric valleys that have so inspired Welsh culture.

Active travelers looking for their new favorite outdoor sport will enjoy this half-day coasteering trip on Anglesey. With a small group of like-minded adventurers, spend three hours cliff jumping, wild swimming, rock climbing, and scrambling along the coast, aka coasteering. The outing will be tailored to suit the needs and experience levels of the group. Keep your eyes peeled for the rockpools which are full of interesting sea life.

Go behind the scenes of one of Britain’s most beloved rom-com TV series, "Gavin and Stacey," on this sightseeing tour of Barry Island. Snap a photo of Nessa’s chair in the Barry amusement arcade, pay a visit to Stacey’s house, and get the inside scoop on characters such as Smithy, Uncle Bryn, and Gwen, as well as actors James Corden and Ruth Jones, who co-wrote the series.

Make the most of your time on land during a sightseeing shore excursion around North Wales. Climb aboard your bus in Holyhead and check out several landmarks, including the Caernarfon Town Walls, Snowdonia National Park, and the Betws-y-Coed and Llanfairpwll railway stations. As you explore, your driver–guide sheds light on local history, legends, and Welsh culture. Experience more in a day than you would going alone.

This self-guided Wales's West Coast road trip is designed to show how the landscapes connect. Rather than simply following a line along the coast, the guide reveals how the character of the shoreline changes from the coves of the Llŷn Peninsula to the horizons of Cardigan Bay and dramatic cliffs. The guide links 17 destinations with viewpoints, beaches, walking routes and historic sites, helping you discover places that are often missed when planning independently. Travel the full Llŷn-to-St Davids route or explore individual sections depending on time. Along the way the journey includes castles, harbour towns, the Wales Coast Path and wildlife-rich waters. Rather than a fixed itinerary, the guide provides narrative context, route progression and flexible planning ideas so you can adapt the journey around weather, walking routes and time available. With 12 months access included, you can start planning before your trip and return to the guide whenever you need.

Experienced outdoor adventurers will love joining a small-group extreme canyoning adventure in Snowdonia. Enjoy (optional) big jumps, fast slides, ziplines, and abseiling down waterfalls—perfect for adrenaline seekers. For the more timid explores, there are options to bypass or get lowered down during the more extreme instances. The half-day activity is restricted to a small group so you’ll get personalized attention and assistance.