Cardiff: South Wales Mountains, Waterfalls & More Day Tour
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Stop by Llandaff Cathedral, place of Christian worship for over 1,500 years
Enter the National Park to visit Henrhyd Falls, the tallest and most spectacular waterfall in South Wales.
Proceed to the heart of Bannau Brycheiniog and enjoy a short stop at the second oldest tree in Wales, a stunning yew tree that is 3018 years old.
Stop in Brecon town, where you can admire the canals—voted the prettiest in Britain.
Visit the Bannau Brycheiniog Visitor Centre and enjoy a pleasant stroll surrounded by beautiful hills and stunning mountains.
Please note that the visit to the waterfalls will involve a 30 minutes walk. The path may be steep and muddy, so we recommend wearing boots and rainproof clothing.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The walk to the waterfalls takes approximately 20 minutes each way. The path can be steep, uneven, and occasionally muddy, so we recommend wearing appropriate footwear.
Not recommended for children under five years of age.
We suggest securing a personal activity insurance plan to guard against potential income loss in the unlikely event of an accident during a walk.
Kindly be aware that large luggage and cabin bags/trolleys are not allowed. We only permit backpacks or bags up to 40 cm × 20 cm × 25 cm, to ensure the safety and comfort of our passengers.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Llandaff Cathedral
Explore Llandaff Cathedral, place of Christian worship for over 1,500 years
Cyfarthfa Castle
Short stop at Cyfarthfa Castle to stretch our legs and take a brief walk around
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
If your party includes more than 4 people, please contact us directly to check availability.
Gratuities
Options
Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains
Waterfalls, Mountain 8.30am
Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Day Tour
Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Just Right Day
Michelle G,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a perfect day in South Wales. We had a beautiful walk to the waterfall, plenty of time to explore in Breton, and saw some wonderful sites. We liked the short distances between stops. Our guide Max was kind, careful, and well informed.
An incrediblly eventful...
Milica K,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An incrediblly eventful and insightful day spent in South Wales with Max who is a gem of this tour. There is nothing he does not know! Thanks for one of the most memorable days of my life😊
Amazing day
Melissa J,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing guide, and views, so much to take in during a short time. Would definitely do it again during another time of year to see the changes.
Nice day in the mountains
forensicsteach,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We chose this tour because we thought the scenery would be lovely and indeed it was. We are older so we didn't go all the way down to the waterfall but we could see it from above and it was lovely. Max was very accommodating and we enjoyed ourselves a great deal.
Amazing experience
Ranjit M,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was lovely! Max(our guide) made the experience worth it. The waterfall was my favourite spot. Would highly recommend!
Max is the man! Well done. 🙂
Daxesh P,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Max, was a great tour guide, informative, funny,very polite & organised. Well done Max for a lovely day, really enjoyed it and managed to take some really good photos
Max was an excellent...
Linda H,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Max was an excellent guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about Wales and gave great local suggestions. If you have a few days in Cardiff this is definitely worthwhile.
Pleasant experience
GIRUBABEULAH S,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Mr.Max was our guide. It was a nice experience to trek to the Batman cave & Henrhydd waterfalls and the Caerphilly castle. It was nice to take a stroll among the sheep on the rolling hills near Pen Y Fan of Brecon Beacons national park. Overall a pleasant tour. Mr.Max gave us so much information not only about the places we visited, but about Welsh cuisine, foods to try, restuarants to try, places to visit, the language etc. Finally, a keychain (a souvenir) with the Welsh flag with the red scorpion was given to all.
Excellent tour, Max our guide was wonderful!
Monalisa B,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Max, our guide, was absolutely awesome. We had a wonderful time and saw many beautiful castles, amazing landscapes and mountains, as well as a stunning waterfall, everything was perfect. This tour is highly recommended. Max was very mindful throughout the day and also gave us thoughtful parting gifts at the end of the tour. In addition, Max shared fantastic recommendations for things to do in Cardiff and other places to visit across Wales, along with great suggestions for restaurants, pubs, and Welsh specialties to try. I would highly recommend requesting Max as your guide when visiting Wales.
Beautiful Wale-sighting!
soheel410,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip with knowledgeable and kind tour guide, Max! We saw castles and sheep, towns and 3000-year-old trees — it was great! Highly recommend!!
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