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2014 Tours from North America to Wales

Looking to travel to Wales in 2014?

Well you’re in luck! There are more Wales tours than ever before.

Which type of tour suits you: escorted-group travel, a private-guided vacation, a rail-

hopping journey? Did you know you can even walk around the entire country if you’d

like? No matter what your preference Wales has an itinerary for your travel needs.

In this document you will find a list of escorted and independent tours to Wales in 2014.

Escorted Coach Tours (& Mini-coach Tours) Wales Only Page 2-4 Escorted Coach Tours (& Mini-coach Tours) Wales combined with Britain Page 4-8 Escorted Walking and Hiking Tours Page 8 Escorted Horseback Riding Tours Page 9 Escorted Train Tours Page 10 Private Guided Tours Page 10-11 Self-Drive Tours Page 12-13 Special Interest Tours Page 14-15 Golf Tours Dylan Thomas 100 Tours

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Wales on Request Page 17-18

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Escorted Coach Tours (& Mini-Coach Tours) Wales Only:

DH Tour (Canada)

The Wonders of Wales

On this coach tour you will visit all the major stops in Wales including Cardiff, the

Brecon Beacons, Conwy, Snowdonia, and Pembrokeshire. This tour is six nights and

runs from April – October.

Village Life in Wales

DH Tours’ Village Life in Wales Tour is now in its seventh year! You will visit the hidden

gems of North Wales on this nine-day tour that focuses on the local culture. This

vacation package has two departure dates: July 6th, 2014 and September 14th, 2014.

Land of my Fathers

Meet the locals and immerse yourself in Welsh culture on this thirteen-night tour that

highlights the stunning scenery in Wales. This vacation package has two departure

dates: May 8th, 2014 and August 28th, 2014.

Kensington Tours (Canada & USA)

Small Group Tour: 2014 Wales Signature

On this nine-day tour you will stay in Cardiff, Tenby, Aberaeron, and Betws-y-Coed at

four-star accommodations, it runs every second Sunday until October 5th and is also

available in a private-guided version.

Lynott Tours (Canada & USA)

Snowdonia 5-Day Escorted Tour

Visit the best of North Wales on this escorted tour. You’ll enjoy the Italianate style

village of Portmeirion and the breathtaking scenery on the Isle of Angelsey.

4-Days Tenby Escorted Tour

Enjoy a seaside vacation in the picturesque village of Tenby along the Pembrokeshire

Coast.

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Llandudno 5 and 8-day Escorted Tours

Take a trip to the resort town of Llandudno where you’ll enjoy the beach, the pier and

the Victorian architecture.

Simply Nice Tours (USA)

All Wales Tour

From male voice choirs to museums immerse yourself in the best of Wales on this

fifteen-night tour.

South Wales Tour

Enjoy authentically Welsh experiences like going underground into a real coal mine or

walking the Wales Coast Path on this seven-night tour of South Wales.

North Wales Tour

Visit some of the world’s top castles and discover the country’s Celtic history on this

seven-night tour of North Wales.

South Wales and North Wales Day Tours

Find a day tour in South or North Wales with Simply Nice Tours.

Special Group Tours (USA)

For additional tour ideas check out Special Group Tours’ sample itineraries to Wales

here.

North Wales, Celts & Gardens

In addition to visiting Welsh Castles and Snowdonia National Park you will visit some of

the most esteemed gardens in Wales. This tour is three nights and has two departure

dates: April 18th, 2014 and September 5th, 2014.

2014 Land of Song, Highlights of Wales

From steam trains to the Snowdonia Mountain Range you’ll get a true taste of the

country on this nine-night tour. This vacation departs on July 30th, 2014.

STA Travel (USA)

Welsh Explorer

Spend five days uncovering the myths and legends in Wales. From UNESCO World

Heritage Sites to Roman ruins there is a story for each day of your journey.

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Teachers Travel (Canada)

South Wales, Southern Snowdonia, or Northern Snowdonia

Teachers Travel offers three mini-coach tours to Wales in 2014. These are seven nights

each and run from May – September.

Undiscovered Britain (USA)

A Taste of Wales

Travel throughout the country stopping at museums, castles, and quaint market towns

along the way.

European Pacific Gateways (Canada & USA)

Land of the Red Dragon

You’ll visit Cardiff and the Roman ruins at Caerleon on this four-day tour that departs

March — October.

Escorted Coach Tours (& Mini-Coach Tours) Wales Combined with Britain:

ACIS (USA)

Writers, Romans and Royals

Immerse yourself in the culture of the British Isles on this twelve-day tour. In Wales,

you’ll enjoy an authentic meal in the home of a Welsh family.

London and Wales

Discover one of the largest castles in Wales on this eight-day tour. You’ll explore the

medieval fortress – Caerphilly Castle.

Insider's Ireland and England

Spend one day in North Wales on this ten-day tour. Here, you’ll learn to speak a bit of

Welsh at a language course.

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The Bardic Realms

Dive into Welsh culture with visits to medieval castles, dinner in the home of a Welsh

family and a Welsh language course on this nine-day tour.

Across the Pond Vacations (USA)

Best of Britain

Visit Cardiff on this fourteen-day tour of Britain. While you’re there you’ll visit the award-

winning ruins at Tintern Abbey.

Brendan Vacations (USA)

Britain & Ireland Delight

You will spend one night in Cardiff on this eleven-day tour of Britain and Ireland. Here,

you will see one of the most popular castles in Wales – Cardiff Castle. This tour departs

April – September.

Wonders of Britain & Ireland

Experience Welsh hospitality at its finest on this fifteen-day tour of Britain and Ireland

where you will enjoy a traditional Welsh pub meal at the tours’ welcome reception.

Britain & Ireland Panorama

Spend one night in Cardiff on this nineteen-day tour of the UK. You will enjoy an

authentic Welsh breakfast during your stay in the capital city of Wales.

Celtic Dream Tours (USA)

The Ancient Stones and Historical Homes

This fourteen-night, midi-coach tour visits England, Wales, and Ireland exploring the

charming countryside in all three destinations. In Wales, you’ll base your journey in the

North, where the stunning views on the Isle of Anglesey will captivate you.

CIE Tours International (Canada & USA)

Taste of Wales & Ireland

This coach tour is the first of its kind combining Ireland and Wales. You will visit parts of

North Wales and the Pembrokeshire coast on this escorted-coach journey. It is

available in a ten or twelve day option and runs from April - October.

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Heart of Wales and England

On this eight-day tour you will visit the best of South Wales and enjoy an authentic

Welsh banquet. In addition, you will explore gorgeous Caernarfon. Here, the castle

makes up one of the country’s six UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This tour runs from

April – October.

British and Irish Grandeur Tour

Spend one night in Cardiff on this fourteen-night tour of Britain and Ireland which runs

from April – October.

Icons of Britain Tour

Visit Cardiff and Caernarfon on this fifteen-night tour. While there you will make stops at

the stunning castles in both cities. This tour departs from April – October.

Best of Britain Tour

On this eight-night tour you will make stops at the legendary Tintern Abbey along with

the capital city of Wales, Cardiff. This tour departs from April – November and is now

available in a nine-night option.

British and Irish Elegance

Stay at the Maldron Hotel in Cardiff with panoramic views over Cardiff Bay on this tour

which is available in a nine or ten-night option and departs from April – October.

Irish and British Focus Tour

Take the ferry from Ireland to South Wales before spending the night in Cardiff on this

nine-day tour which departs from April – October.

Celtic Sampler, New

Enjoy a taste of Wales on CIE’s new Celtic Sampler motor-coach tour. This all-inclusive

vacation package visits England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland and includes a

quintessential Welsh tea in the medieval-walled town of Conwy. It is available in an

eight or nine-day option and departs from April – October.

Collette Vacations (USA)

British Landscapes

Live like royalty! While in Wales you’ll stay at Ruthin Castle Hotel. The castle’s history

has links to the legends of King Arthur and King Edward I.

Exploring Britain & Ireland

Explore Celtic history with visits to Wales and Ireland on this fifteen-night tour. While in

Wales you’ll stay at Ruthin Castle Hotel.

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Cox & Kings (USA)

London & Wales: The Iconic and Undiscovered

Experience the iconic sites in London before venturing into Wales – a unique corner of

the British Isles. From the award winning landscapes to the grand-medieval fortresses,

Wales will reveal undiscovered treasures.

European Pacific Gateways (Canada & USA)

England, Scotland, Wales

Visit all three countries that make up the British Isles on this fifteen-day tour.

Royal Scottish Tours (Canada)

British Royal

Visit North and South Wales on this ten-day tour. Stay in the resort town of Llandudno in

North Wales, where you’ll take a steam-train ride and climb the castle walls in Conwy. In

South Wales, you’ll stay at the Marriot and explore the capital city – Cardiff.

British & Irish Classic

Spend two nights in the seaside town of Llandudno before traveling to Cardiff for a one-

night stay.

Wales and the Heart of England

This five-day tour will give you a small taste of what England and Wales have to offer.

You’ll explore the stunning countryside in both destinations.

Senior Tours Canada (Canada)

Wales plus Liverpool & Manchester

Visit four Welsh cities on this sixteen day tour featuring England; you’ll be amazed by

the beauty in Cardiff, Tenby, Aberystwyth, and Llandudno. This tour departs on

September 15th, 2014.

Special Group Tours (USA)

Wales Highlights, The Land of Song

Wales is also known as “the Land the Song” for its rich male voice choir tradition. Spend

one night in London before departing for eight nights in Wales on this musical tour.

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Tauck (USA)

England, Scotland & Wales

Explore the British Isles on this fourteen-day tour. Visit North Wales where you’ll enjoy a

visit to the medieval-walled town of Caernarfon and a culinary experience including a

cooking demonstration and authentic Welsh dish. The tour runs from May – October.

TRAVCOA (USA)

Iconic England & Wales Luxury Tour

Explore Iconic England & Wales on a seven-day tour with TRAVCOA. In Wales, you’ll

visit the stunning Wye Valley; make a pilgrimage to the ruins at Tintern Abbey; and

climb the castle walls in the medieval town of Conwy.

Undiscovered Britain (USA)

London and South Wales

Discover two of Britain’s capital cities on this eight-day tour that features London and

Cardiff.

Escorted Walking and Hiking Tours:

Country Walkers (USA)

Wales: The Llyn Peninsula, Anglesey & Snowdonia

Experienced guides will join you on this walking tour through some of the most beautiful

scenery in Wales. The tour is six nights and runs in April, June and September.

DH Tour (Canada)

Walking on the Isle of Anglesey

The Isle of Anglesey is known for its breathtaking views over the Menai Straits and

unique coastline. On this tour, you’ll discover just part of its 125-mile coast path.

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Lynott Tours (Canada & USA)

Wales Walking Tours

You can choose one of three locations to take your walking tour with Lynott Tours: the

Brecon Beacons, Northern Snowdonia or Southern Snowdonia. Lynott Tours walking

tours are seven days each and depart February – November.

The Wayfarers (Canada & USA)

Pembrokeshire Coast

The Pembrokeshire Coast has won many accolades for its stunning beauty. On this tour

you will explore the coast with stops at Tenby, Fishgaurd and St. David’s. This walking

vacation is six nights and has two departure dates in July.

Escorted Horseback Riding Tours:

Equitours (USA)

Welsh Mountain Trail

On this tour you will ride through the Black Mountains in Wales. It is seven days with

five days of riding and departs May – September.

Hidden Trails (Canada)

National Park Ride

Explore countryside at 2,000 feet above sea level with miraculous views of Wales. This

tour is eight days and departs May – September.

Black Mountains Trail

Ride on Welsh cobs that are ideally suited to the landscapes of the Black Mountains.

This tour is eight days and departs April – October.

Trans Wales Trail

Travel from the English border to the Irish Sea by horseback on this unrivalled tour of

Wales. This tour is eight days and departs May – September.

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Escorted Train Tours:

DH Tour (Canada)

Wonderful Wales

Spend four days in London before traveling by first class rail to the seaside town of

Llandudno in North Wales. Let the luscious landscapes captivate you as you journey on

a steam train to the top of Mount Snowdon on this escorted train tour. This tour is ten

nights and departs May 7th, 2014, June 18th, 2014, and September 3rd, 2014.

Lynott Tours (Canada & USA)

Great Little Trains of Wales

Wales is home to some of the most charming steam engines in the world. On Lynott

Tours’ escorted-train tour you will experience the Welsh countryside like never before. It

is seven nights with two departure dates: June 21st, 2014, and September 6th, 2014.

Lynott Tours also offers self-guided train tours.

Private Guided Tours:

Kensington Tours (Canada & USA)

Wales Signature

On this nine-day tour you will stay in Cardiff, Tenby, Aberaeron, and Betws-y-Coed at

four-star accommodations. This tour is available all year round.

Cardiff & Welsh Heritage Discovery

Spend four nights in the country’s capital city of Cardiff on this five-day tour which is

available all year round.

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Northern Wales Highlights

Visit two of Wales’ three national parks on this five-day tour. You will make stops in

Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons, plus picturesque villages in North Wales. This tour

is available all year round.

Western Wales Highlights

On this five-day tour you will visit coastal Wales including the famed Pembrokeshire

National Park. This tour is available all year round.

Lynott Tours (Canada & USA)

North Wales Private Tour

Visit Ruthin, Snowdonia, Caernarfon and Llangollen on this four-day tour through North

Wales which is available all year round.

South Wales Private Tour

Visit Cardiff, St. David’s, Tenby, St. Fagan’s, the Brecon Beacons, and Caerleon on this

four-day tour through South Wales which is available all year round.

Welsh Explorer

Travel on a narrow-gauge steam train, and visit picturesque gardens on this eight-day

tour of Wales which is available all year round.

Undiscovered Britain (USA)

The Perfect Trip to England; with a Touch of Wales too!

Spend four nights in Cornwall before visiting the capital city of Wales – Cardiff. Stay in

Cardiff for two nights where you will have two days of private touring in Wales. This tour

is twelve nights and runs from spring to early fall.

Tenon Tours (USA)

Wales Wine Tour

Say Cheers! Sip your way through Wales on Tenon Tours’ Wales Wine Tour. Visit 16

charming vineyards situated in the Welsh countryside with a private-chauffeur as your

guide.

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Self-Drive Tours:

Avanti Destinations (USA)

Taste of Wales

On this land only tour package, you will spend two nights in Wales where you will stay

at Welsh Rarebits’ accommodations; a collection of charming hotels, bed and

breakfasts, and country houses. This tour is available all year round.

Celtic Tours (USA)

Hub and Spoke packages in North and South Wales

Spend three nights discovering the best of North or South Wales on a hub and spoke

package by Celtic Tours.

Destination Ireland and Beyond (USA)

Romantic Castle of Wales

Visit all three national parks in Wales on this seven-day tour. Start in the North where

you will explore the Snowdonia Mountain range. Then travel to Mid Wales where you’ll

find the rolling hills in the Brecon Beacons. Finally, visit Pembrokeshire, where you can

walk the Wales Coast Path in Britain’s only coastal National Park. This tour is available

all year round.

go-today (USA)

London & Welsh Castle

Live the legend of Camelot! Explore the world of King Arthur and Merlin on this seven-

night tour in Wales.

BLOOMINGDALE’S: Opulence & Escape

Take a journey inspired by Bloomingdale’s Fall 2013 Men’s Catalogue photo shoot in

Britain. This seven-day tour includes stays in the elegant, five-star estates: Chateau

Rhianfa and Bodysgallen Hall.

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European Destinations (USA)

London – Cardiff

Customize your stay in two of Britain’s capital cities on this six-night self-drive tour

which is available all year round.

London - Cardiff – Swansea

Spend two nights in Cardiff and two nights in Swansea on this self-drive itinerary.

England and Wales Experience

Visit two countries on one trip with this eight-night vacation package. You’ll visit parts of

England before discovering Cardiff and Swansea.

London - Swansea

From city to seaside – visit London and Swansea on this six-night itinerary.

Lynott Tours (Canada & USA)

Wales B&B's & Castle One Week

Stay at charming B&Bs and the four-star Ruthin Castle Hotel on this six-night vacation

package.

Wales B&B's

Enjoy your choice of country-house hotels and B&Bs on this six-night vacation package.

Royal Scottish Tours (Canada)

Elegant Wales

Spend eight days discovering Wales. Start your journey in Cardiff before traveling the

coast and the Snowdonia Mountain Range.

Undiscovered Britain (USA)

Sightseeing; Shopping; and Spa trip to Britain

Start your journey in North Wales where you’ll stay at the Castle Hotel in Conwy before

traveling to Chester. Stop in Welsh border towns along the way to meet friendly locals

and take in the charming countryside.

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Escorted Special Interest Tours:

Road Scholar (USA)

Celtic Wales: Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire

This tour is ten nights with stays in Betws-y-Coed and Haverfordwest. It has three

departure dates: May 13th, 2014, July 15th, 2014, and September 2nd, 2014.

The Best of England and Wales: Shakespeare to Snowdonia, Castles to Colleges

Enjoy Snowdonia National Park and the medieval town of Conwy on this fourteen-day

tour that explores England and Wales. This package has three departure dates: June

10th, 2014, September 16th, 2014 and October 7th, 2014.

Adventures Afloat: Crown and Country: Jewels of the British Isles

Visit the National Museum Cardiff for a male voice choir rehearsal and take field trips to

Cardiff Castle and Dyffryn Gardens on this seventeen-night cruise.

Adventures Afloat: Treasures of the Kingdom: A Circumnavigation of Great Britain

Visit Plas Newydd in Anglesey on this seventeen-night cruise of Great Britain. Here,

you’ll enjoy the property’s gardens and impressive artwork by Rex Whistler.

Discover Europe (USA)

Tale of Wales

This trip has been specially designed for Harvard Alumni with Professor Catherine

McKenna as the tour’s study leader. As an expert in Celtic Languages and Literatures

she will provide a unique perspective on the history of Wales.

DH Tour (Canada)

Capture North Wales

Find inspiration in the stunning scenery and award-winning landscapes in Wales on this

eleven-day photography tour that departs on June 20th, 2014.

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W.O.W – Women Only Wales

Go on the perfect girls’ get away with this ten-day women-only tour of Wales. This

vacation departs on June 9th, 2014.

Golf Tours: With over 150 courses that are uncrowded, unhurried, and unstuffy Wales has redefined

golf as it should be. Below is a list of tour operators that offer scheduled and/or

customized golf tours to Wales.

Golf Travel ETC: (USA)

South Wales, The Best of Wales, or North Wales

Golf Travel ETC offers three golf tours to Wales. On each of these tours you will enjoy

five-rounds of golf at beautiful Welsh courses. These tours depart all year round.

Fairways to Heaven Golf (USA)

South Wales golf Experience

Play the best golf South Wales has to offer! You’ll play three rounds of golf on this tour

that is available all year round.

North & South Classic Wales Experience

Play six rounds of golf on this seven-night tour featuring some of the best courses in

North and South Wales. This tour is available all year round.

Golf Away Tours (Canada)

South Wales

Spend seven-nights in one of the most popular golf regions in Wales. On this tour you

will enjoy five pre-booked tee times at clubs throughout South Wales. This tour is

available all year round.

Golf Holidays International (USA)

South Wales or North Wales

Customize your golf trip through Wales – you select the area, hotels and courses you

want to play with Golf Holidays International.

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RoundBall Golf Tours (USA)

Best of Wales Golf Vacations Package and Classic Wales Golf Vacations Package

Each of these tours is seven nights and offers a chance to play at the most famous

courses in Wales including, Nefyn & District, Royal Porthcawl, and Pyle & Kenfig. These

tours are available all year round.

Dylan Thomas Centenary Tours:

Discover Europe (USA)

Wales & the Welsh Borders 2014 marks the centenary of Welsh legend, Dylan Thomas. Follow in his footsteps on this pan-Wales tour. The vacation package is nine nights and departs on May 1st, 2014.

Special Group Tours (USA)

South Wales Heritage Trail

Discover places of inspiration for the writer on Special Group Tours’ South Wales

Heritage Trail. This year’s tour has been specially crafted to commemorate Dylan

Thomas’ Centenary. The vacation package is four nights and departs on

April 13th, 2014 and October 19th, 2014.

DT100 Centenary Celebrations Get hands-on with writing workshops and cultural experiences on Special Group Tours’ DT100 Centenary Celebrations tour. This vacation package is specifically designed for poets, fiction and nonfiction writers; it is seven nights and departs on July 8th, 2014.

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Tour Operators Selling Wales on Request:

Across the Pond Vacations (USA) Avanti Destinations (USA) Celtic Journeys (USA) Celtic Tours (USA) Cultural Tour Consultants (USA) Destination Wales (USA) DH Tour (Canada) Destinations & Adventures International (USA) Distinctive Journeys (USA) Ellison Travel & Tours (Canada) European Sojourns (USA) Explorica (USA)

Hidden Trails (Canada) Inspire Travel Ltd. (Canada) Joyce James Tours(Canada)

Kensington Tours (Canada & USA) Lynott Tours (Canada & USA) Perfect Journeys Travel (USA) Scots-American Travel Advisors (USA) Simply Nice Tours (USA) Special Group Tours (USA) The Wayfarers (Canada &USA) Undiscovered Britain (USA)

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Golf Operators Selling Wales on Request:

Absolutely Golf Travel (USA) Merit Golf Vacations (USA) Adventures in Golf (USA) Owenoak International (USA) Britannia Golf (USA) Celtic Golf (USA) Fore Seasons Golf Tours (USA)

Perry Golf (USA)

Pioneer Golf (USA)

Premier Golf (USA)

Golf International, Inc. (USA) Golf Away Tours (Canada)

Scots-American Travel Advisors (USA)

Value Golf Vacations (USA)

Haversham & Baker Golfing Expeditions (USA)

Wide World of Golf (USA)

Hidden Links (USA)

Please note: The inclusion of any operator/handler does not necessarily imply a

recommendation or endorsement of their services. Any reliance you place on the details

presented here is at your own judgment.