The Wye Valley is beautiful and worth seeing on top of the magnificent Tintern Abbey. I was surprised by the Roman ruins, especially the amphiteater which was huge and well preserved. The itinerary as a whole was excellent and paced just right. I loved the smaller buses, and appreciated the musical accompaniment that was selected for us. By far the best part was our driver and tourguide, Adrian. He had the rare ability to animate history, giving us not just a sense of the bigger historical picture, but also the small details that are frequently left out. He is a wonderful person, full of Welsh charm, a delight to talk and listen to. He also took good care of us, drove carefully, patiently explained things to us, and kept us entertained for the entire day.

The day trip was a good trip in general and the Rhossili Bay is lovely. However, the first stop of the trip in a small museum (and also a loo stop) is a waste of time. There is not much to see in the museum and everyone could postpone the loo break until the next stop (where toilets are also available). This would affect the time one has at Rhossili Bay. With more time there it would be possible to go to the top of the beak and to the causeway (or the beach) instead of picking one out of three. Would also advise people to eat a quick snack after the costal walk.

If you want to get a quick look at the best of North Wales, look no further. Our driver/guide Alan, was friendly, funny and entertaining during the entire trip. He loaded our brains with a plethora of interesting information about the local sights, history and culture. The entire trip was a day filled with adventure and fun. Though fast paced, therefore not for the laid back tourist, if you can muster a little endurance, you will mot be disappointed (weather permitting ;-) All in all, a trip well worth taking.

While the tour had more driving time than I had anticipated all the stops were interesting and informative as well as being very diverse. An added bonus, to help with all the riding, was the 2 walks offered; 1 within Snowdonia and the other across the aqueduct. Llandudno was interesting and the Georgian architecture was wonderful. Conwy Castle was a wonderful experience and worth the price alone.

Dan provided an outstanding cultural and historical tour of Wales through his witty humor and vast knowledge of the area. We enjoyed soaking up the scenery from picturesque back country lanes to villages bordering the sea, castles, manor houses, and quaint market towns. Dan was not only our guide, but a new found friend!! It’s a tour we’ll never forget and will cherish always.