You can secure your seat on this trip with a £20 deposit, with the full payment made 14 days prior to departure
(Please enter deposit only in the comment box on the booking form)
SATURDAY
We depart London at 08.00 for our journey out to Wales. Once across the Severn Bridge we make our first stop at Chepstow, here you can visit the famous castle that has for centuries guarded the border between England and Wales. We make our way to Tintern Abbey, described by many as "the most beautiful ruins in the UK".
The Abbey has been described as one of the most beautiful ruins in the country. At one time this was the largest and wealthiest Abbey in the country but when King Henry VIII dissolved the Catholic Church its wealth was plundered and taken to London and the Abbey was left as a ruin. Next stop is Big Pit Coal Mine, here you can dress up as miners and take a tour down underground to discover what life was like for the coal miners in years gone bye. Finally onto our hotel with time to settle in and relax at the bar or venture out for the evening.
SUNDAY
Heading away after breakfast we make our way through the Welsh Valleys to the Horse Riding Stables. You'll be introduced to your horse, given some basic instructions and then taken out on a trek into the Black Mountains. Whilst out in the hills the pace will be at a gentle walk, with opportunities to trot or canter for the more confident riders. In the afternoon you have the chance to enjoy a pub lunch in the village of Hay on Wye, famous for its second-hand bookshops. We return to our hotel for the evening.
MONDAY
The day is yours to explore the sights and attractions found in Cardiff. Visit the Millennium Stadium and take a guided tour behind the scene of this state of the art stadium which can hold 72,500 and has a unique roof that can be open and shut within 20 minutes Cardiff Castle established almost 2000 years ago as a Roman fortress, taken over by the Norman's and fortified. But it was the Third Marque of Bute who transformed the castle into a stately home in the 1800's, with some of the most spectacular and elaborate room designs ever seen. The National Museum of Wales offers an excellent exhibition on the evolution of Wales. There is also an open deck bus tour of Wales available. You'll also find excellent shopping in Cardiff much of it inside St David Mall. Heading away late afternoon we start our return journey to London aiming to be back around 21.00
INCLUDES:
- Return coach travel
- Accommodation in double or twin rooms
- Full breakfast Sunday and Monday
- Horse riding is included in the tour cost.
- Excursions are included but no entrance fees are included
What to bring: Please ensure you have suitable warm clothing and footwear for horse riding. Clients MUST WEAR shoes or boots with a low heel that cannot slip through the stirrups. NO TRAINERS will be permitted. You should also have a waterproof jacket with you and a change of clothes. Hard hats and vests are provided. If planning to go out at night remember many clubs and pubs operate a dress code.
Age Restrictions: Riding is only available to those aged between 12yrs and 60yrs.
Itinerary Changes: Please note that the published itinerary may operate in reverse. Some tours will go horse riding on Saturday and visit Chepstow and Cardiff on Sunday or visa versa.
Horse Riding: The group may be split into two for riding with one group riding in the morning the second in the afternoon.
Accommodation: All rooms are ensuite twin or doubles with colour t.v., pay movies, tea and coffee making facilities. As some of the hotels have a swimming pool and sauna you are advised to bring your swimming gear (hotels may make a small charge). Those travelling on their own will be allocated a twin room to share with another single traveller of the same sex.
Please note: If you weigh over 100kg (16 stone) please check with us before booking. You do not require any experience or fitness qualifications to take part. This activity is not suitable if you are allergic to horses!
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
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Trip Dates
Entrance Fees
Cardiff
Wales
Booking Conditions for Tracks Travel not Tracks Worldwide
All our trips* depart from Bressenden Place, which is a few minutes walk from Victoria Underground Station. All day trips depart at 9am unless otherwise stated and aim to return back to London for 7pm. The MegaDay tours depart at 08.00 and aims to be back for 8pm, as does the Cardiff day trip.
*Times and departure points for our Weekday Tours are still a few minutes walk from Victoria underground but they DO NOT depart from Bressenden Place at 9am. You will get directions in your email confirmation.
*Weekend departure times vary and it is your responsibility to check the departure time for your trip, which is published on our website. Tracks cannot be held responsible for missed departures due to late arrival.
Online Discounts:
These only apply to tours booked and paid for online, they are not available over the telephone or by any other means of payment. They are for a limited period and limited number of seats. The offer can be withdrawn at any time.
To take up the offer you must always write the discounted price on the booking form. Failure to do so will result in full payment being taken.
Double Booking Special:
Our double booking special offer will save you £2 on the price of your second day trip. To take advantage of the offer, you need only complete one booking form. In the comments box at the bottom of the page you need to provide details of the second day trip you wish to book. Discount only applies when ONE PERSON is travelling on TWO DIFFERENT departures, NOT to two people travelling on the same departure.
General Booking Conditions:
All Day Trips: Once booked and paid for are non refundable nor transferable under any circumstances.
Weekend and Short Breaks: 50% cancellation charges if cancelled before 14 days of travel, if cancelled less than 14 days 100% cancellation charges. Transfers on weekend tours can be made up to 14 days prior to departure, subject to availability. A transfer fee of £20 per person will be charged.
Tracks cannot refund or rebook you if you miss your tour or services as a result of delays on other transport services such as traffic, underground, buses and/or railways.
Tracks cannot be held responsible for any costs, incurred due to the late arrival or departure of the coach.
Those booked on our weekend and short break tours are required to have travel insurance to cover them throughout the tour.
We reserve the right to alter the itineraries as required. On the rare occasion when we have insufficient numbers we reserve the right to withdraw the tour. All clients will be notified in advance and offered an alternative tour or full refund.
Those travelling on tours outside the United Kingdom are required to travel with their passports and any necessary visa. The issue of a travel visa is the sole responsibility of the client.
Please note entrance fees are subject to change at any time and are a guide price only.
Complaints
Should you have a complaint during the tour, contact your tour manager and they will do their best to rectify your problem. If we cannot resolve your complaint at the time, you should make your complaint in writing and send it to us at Tracks Travel Limited, The Flots, Brookland, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 9TG, within 21 days of the end of the tour. We will be unable to deal with any complaints unless we receive details in writing in that time period.
