Cardiff: South Wales Mountains, Waterfalls & More Day Tour
Overview
Available languages
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.
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
Options
Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains
Waterfalls, Mountain 8.30am
Cardiff: Waterfalls, Mountains & Day Tour
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
If your party includes more than 4 people, please contact us directly to check availability.
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely tour of South Wales!
Lan G,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a lovely experience!! Max was very knowledgeable, very helpful, and very entertaining, and the tour gives you the chance to see a lot of wonderful places around South Wales. The Falls were my favourite, though the walk there is a bit arduous, especially on a hot day like we had! It definitely helped to have water on hand and that the tour went at a very leisurely and careful pace -- there was never a feeling of being rushed so I was able to take everything in the way I hoped.
It was a full 8 hour tour...
Michelle S,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a full 8 hour tour that involved many stops which was wecomed to stretch our legs and the opportunity to take May pictures. Our tour guide Max was thoughtful, considerate, and knowledgeable. We were blessed with fantastic weather so the trip was perfect
Lovely day out
Lindie M,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely day out from Cardiff. Max was great and very knowledgeable and really took care of the group. We enjoyed the day out and you get to see quite a bit of the countryside in 8 hours
Worth the time and money spent! Must do while in Cardiff!
joero24,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just had this tour today with Max. It started at 0830 and ended around 1630. It was tiring. I fell asleep a few times in the van but because all the itineraries in the tour we were able to complete all of them. It was a packed day but I didn’t feel rushed. Max gave us enough time to explore and take lots of photos. He is not originally from here but the way he tells the history and stories, it seems like he has been living here all his life. The drive was smooth and our safety is always his priority. I would highly recommend this trip, especially if you only have a few days here in Cardiff .
Great way to spend the day and with an almost perfect westher!
Joemar R,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s what I expected on this type of tour to be and then more. The tour is just enough time to see the things included in the itinerary. From 0830 to around 1630. Enough time to get back to the city and explore more. We went to several areas and with the warm weather, I was able to take a lot of photos. It was tiring due to all the activities were packed in one tour but it was all worth it. Max was great! He was a great driver and even though he is not originally from here ( Wales/ Cardiff), you can tell he lives what he does and knows histories and stories in the places we went. I didn’t feel rushed. He gives us enough time to explore. He was a good conversationalist. I would highly recommend this tour if you have only a few days to spare here in Cardiff.
Great way to learn about Wales
Kyle P,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Joined the tour on my first day in Cardiff and I am so glad I picked this. Max was excellent and taught me so much about the country. I look forward to visiting Wales again soon and taking another tour with Max.
A fine glimpse at Southern Wales
Christian K,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour gives you a glimpse at Southern Wales. It was full of stops, sites and information. Max was our guide and he was so kind, knowledgeable and a great driver!
Intimate tour with lots to see and do
Yvette V,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a comprehensive tour given by our knowledgeable tour guide Max. We took a nice hike down to the beautiful waterfalls and back, as well as a hike through some sheep pastures for amazing panorama views. There were frequent trips for taking photos and exploring and eating and Max was a fountain of information about Wales with great recommendations on things to do and eat as well. Would highly recommend this day trip to anyone looking to have an intimate look at southern Wales.
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😊
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