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The 15 most popular wales tours in the UK. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what it costs to book.
Paddle across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in a small group. Get a safety brief, learn canal stories, and enjoy unforgettable views.
“Absolutely amazing day out, Mike was fantastic with my little boy who was being a little bit slow coz he was cold, Mike stayed calm and helped him kept him happy and I won’t forgot it!! Really helped with making the day an even better experience!!”
Whitewater rafting on the River Dee in Llangollen with wetsuits, helmets, and a pro guide running the rapids from Horseshoe Falls.
“A great tour led by Alex. A very knowledgeable guide. Loved it. I would really recommend. A must in Wales.”
Guided white-water rafting on Llangollen’s River Dee with gear and transport included. Small groups, 4.5km of rapids, 2.5 hours.
“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…”
Taste three gins and explore 50 botanicals at Hensol Castle Distillery in Wales, ending with a free Gin and Tonic. 1.5 hours.
“Hugo was full of knowledge and looked like he was really enjoying himself it was really interesting and the gin was delicious”
Paddle along the Llangollen Canal and cross Pontcysyllte Aqueduct by canoe, with clear instruction, big views, and a fun, safe group ride.
“It’s brilliant fun and you learn something too! Anthony was a great tour leader and instructor too. Felt in very safe hands.”
Guided whitewater tubing on the River Dee in Llangollen with pro instruction, easy transport to Horseshoe Falls, and 3 hours of wet fun.
“Amazing Guides Jack and Flynn great lads, good laugh and explained everything clearly definitely would recommend to anyone who is a water sport funatic or something new to try X our neck ar killing 🤣”
North Wales in a day from Holyhead: Conwy and Caernarfon walls, Betws-y-Coed, Llanfairpwll, and cruise-timed guided comfort.
“Our guide, Frankie, was a wealth of knowledge and between he and our driver, we had a wonderful day seeing amazing castles and beautiful Snowdonia”
Shoot arrows and throw axes near Llangollen at Wenffrwd Nature Reserve, with coach-led challenges in about 3 hours for up to 15.
“An entertaining afternoon with Ali, who was very engaging and explained how to do things, and helped us successfully improve!”
Thrilling 3-hour canyoning in Snowdonia with wetsuits and safety gear included, small groups, and calm guides on abseils, slides, and jumps.
“Incredible experience, haven’t stopped thinking about it since! John and Ben were fantastic instructors, calm, knowledgeable and experienced. Made us feel safe, encouraged us and were all round top blokes. Would go again in a heartbeat.”
Small-group canoe trip from Llangollen to Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, with van transfers and expert guidance on Wales UNESCO canal.
“Good experience and guide Rory gave a good introduction and kept an eye on our canoes during the whole trip - not easy as we had different levels of proficiency. BOOK this trip if you wish to have an experience with one direction/ one way - that was the BEST option. We saw some companies…”
2-hour FUN rafting on the Welsh Dee from Mile End Mill in Llangollen. Gear included, rapids games, family friendly.
“We loved this, we also booked direct with the company to do gorge walking and it was brilliant so well organized”
Guided kayaking on Llyn Padarn in Snowdonia with gear provided, motor-free views of Mount Snowdon, castle and slate quarry stories, swim option.
“Loved it , Tour guide was really involved and made the whole experience really interesting. Great fun. Would definitely recommend.”
Coached 30-minute axe throwing in Llangollen at TNR Outdoors: caged bays, friendly competitions, music, mobile tickets, ages 7+.
“We had a wicked time at axe throwing, the staff were fun friendly and helpful would love to go again i reccomend going if you want something new and different”
45-minute Silver Circle gin tour in Wales with a chilled G&T, foraged botanicals lessons, and multiple samples.
“What a great experience and wonderful way to while away a couple of hours. I learned so much about gin and alcoholic drinks in general. Our guide, Louis was exceptional! We were welcomed with a perfectly chilled G&T to sip as Louis talked us through the still and the whole gin making process. We then…”
River bugging on the River Dee in Llangollen: small-group whitewater fun with swim-mitt steering, safety coaching, and easy pick-up.
“Clive was a great instructor the river bugs are real fun highly recommend to give them a go. Helps to warm up with a coffee in the cafe.”
