Experience the adventure of a lifetime on our 11-Night Ireland & Wales Family Adventure. With overnight stays in Dublin, Caernarfon, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Aberystwyth, St. David’s and Cardiff, this tour is perfect for families in search of some fun!
Your tour begins with an airport meet and greet and three nights in Dublin. Here, you will be treated to a Gaelic Games Experience (where you will learn the art of Irish cultural sports) and a 2-day Hop on Hop off bus pass. The bus pass will allow you to see Dublin’s highlights such as Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, Grafton Street and EPIC (The Irish Emigration Museum).
After a ferry ride across the Irish Sea to Holyhead, you will make your way to your Caernarfon accommodation. During your stay here, you will enjoy a Sea to Surf Ribride and a ride on the Snowdon Mountain Railway to the summit of Snowdon (the highest summit in England and Wales). You'll then journey to your glamping accommodation in Blaenau Ffestiniog. Your time here is yours to spend as you wish but we suggest traveling on the Ffestiniog Railway (the oldest independent railway company in the world) or ziplining over mountain, moor and mine at Zip World, bouncing around underground caves at Bounce Below, or riding the steepest cable railway in Britain into the belly of the beast on a Llechwedd mine tour.
Sightsee around St. David’s and Pembrokeshire before continuing on to Cardiff, where you'll spend your last two days in the beloved capital of Wales. Here, you will have access to the city with a Hop on Hop off bus pass. While your bus pass is active, we suggest using it to visit some of the major landmarks of the city, such as Principality Stadium, The National Museum of Wales and the tranquil Alexandra Gardens.
Included Unique Activities

Meet & Greet Private Airport Transfer - Dublin
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Experience Gaelic Games - Dublin

Private Transfer to/from Dublin Port, Dublin

Ferry from Dublin to Holyhead
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Rib Boat Safari

24-Hour Cardiff Hop On Hop Off Bus

Snowdon Mountain Railway - Heritage Steam Train
Accommodations

3 Nights
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2 Nights
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2 Nights
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1 Night
Boutique Seaside Hotel
1 Night
Magnificent Castle Hotel
2 Nights
4 Star Luxury Spa HotelPoints of Interest

Phoenix Park, County Dublin

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, County Dublin

Temple Bar, County Dublin

Guinness Storehouse, County Dublin

Dublin Castle, County Dublin

Grafton Street, County Dublin

O'Connell Street, County Dublin

GPO (General Post Office), County Dublin
UNESCO World Heritage sites

Caernarfon
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2026 LOW SEASON
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Nov, Dec
From $3,520 per person
2026 MID SEASON
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Sep, Oct
From $3,890 per person
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Jul, Aug
From $4,063 per person
2027 LOW SEASON
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Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
From $3,872 per person
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Apr, May, Sep, Oct
From $4,279 per person
2027 HIGH SEASON
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Jun, Jul, Aug
From $4,469 per person
Your Price Includes
- 11 Nights Unique Hotels in Ireland and Wales
- Meet and Greet on arrival in Dublin
- Private Transfer from Dublin Hotel to Ferry Port
- Ferry across the Irish Sea from Wales to Dublin
- Automatic Car Rental for your time in Wales
- Rib Ride Boat Tour
- Snowdon Mountain Railway – Journey to the Summit
- Hop On Hop Off One Sightseeing Day Pass in Cardiff
- Stroll the Cobblestone-Lined Grafton Street in The Temple Bar
- Marvel at Dublin Castle - the Heart of Historic Dublin
- Meander through Phoenix Park - the Largest Enclosed City Park in Europe
- Visit Guinness Storehouse – the Home of Guinness
- Discover how Irish Influenced and Shaped the World at EPIC - the Irish Emigration Museum
- See Dublin's Famous General Post Office
- Explore the Eastern Shore of the Menai Strait in Caernarfon & Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
- Visit the Enchanting Italianate-Style Village of Portmeirion
- Take in Ffestiniog Railway - the Oldest Independent Railway in The World
- Discover a Range of Unique Activities in Blaenau Ffestiniog
- Visit the Perilous-Looking Devils Bridge Falls
- See the Stunning Vale of Rheidol Heritage Railway
- Pay a Visit to St David's Cathedral at the Most Westerly Point of Wales
- Journey to Pembrokeshire Castle, Castle Coch, and Cardiff Castle
- Head Back in Time at the National Museum of Wales
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- Prices are Per Person based on 2 people traveling together and sharing a room.
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