The Kayaking Edition
8D/8N
Day 1: Arrival & Cardiff Exploration
Morning:
Arrive at London Heathrow Airport
Travel to Cardiff by Coach (Approx. 3.5 hours)
Afternoon:
Room allocation, rest, catch up on sleep & adjust to jet lag
Lunch
Evening:
Stroll at Cardiff City Centre (High Street)
Cardiff became a city in 1905 and its city centre is the central business district of Cardiff, Wales. It is surrounded by the River Taff, Civic Centre, railway stations, and major shopping streets such as Queen Street, St. Mary's Street, and the Hayes.
Night:
Halt at Cardiff
Day 2: Kayaking Training & Cardiff Bay
Morning: Breakfast at the property followed by Day 1 of training (Kayaking) – covering basic paddling, river reading, water safety, and white-water rapids progression. Equipment provided: wetsuits, buoyancy aids, helmets, and splash jackets.
Afternoon: Working lunch followed by a continued training session.
Evening: Rest and a leisurely stroll around Cardiff Bay with a ferry ride.
Night: Overnight stay in Cardiff.
Day 3: Day 2 of Kayaking & Cardiff Sightseeing
Morning: Breakfast at the property followed by Day 2 of Kayaking
Afternoon: Working lunch and continued adventure activities.
Evening: Free time to explore Cardiff Castle, Sophia Gardens, High Street, and local shopping.
Night: Overnight stay in Cardiff.
Day 4: Outdoor Adventure in Porthcawl
Morning:
Breakfast at the property
Travel to Porthcawl for outdoor adventure activities:
Gorge Walking: Climbing, swimming, and scrambling through Brecon Beacons National Park
White Water Rafting: Experience powerful rapids
Quad Biking: Ride 90 CC quad bikes through rough terrain
Afternoon:
Working lunch / coffee break
Adventure activities continue
Evening:
Return to Cardiff, Dinner & Travel to London by Coach
Night:
Halt at London
Day 5: Museums & Parks in London
Morning:
Breakfast at the property
Visit Natural History Museum: Home to 80 million life and earth science specimens, famous for dinosaur skeletons and stunning architecture
Afternoon:
Working lunch
Visit Science Museum: Exhibits on energy evolution, space (V2 rocket), aviation, and Clockmakers Museum
Evening:
Visit Hyde Park, Kensington Palace, The Albert Memorial
Hyde Park: Iconic vast open space with a lake, wildlife, and the famous Speakers’ Corner
The Albert Memorial: A monument worth visiting
Night:
Halt at London
Day 6: Outdoor Adventure & London Exploration
Morning:
Breakfast at the property
Travel to Slough for Tree Top Adventure & Zip Line
Features suspended bridges, thrilling zip lines, Tarzan swings, and obstacles at 25m height
Afternoon:
Working lunch
Travel back to London
Visit Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Buildings
Evening:
Thames River Cruise & London Eye
See London’s famous landmarks like Tower Bridge, the Shard, and Houses of Parliament
The London Eye offers a panoramic view of the city
Night:
Halt at London
Day 7: Historic London & Shopping
Morning:
Breakfast at the property
Visit Tower of London & Tower Bridge
Tower of London houses the Crown Jewels and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tower Bridge is a historic suspension bridge opened in 1894
Afternoon:
Working lunch
Visit Trafalgar Square & Regent Street to Piccadilly Circus
Trafalgar Square commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar
Piccadilly Circus is a vibrant shopping and entertainment hub
Evening:
Explore Soho & Visit Hamleys Toy Shop OR Shopping at Primark
Soho is a historic entertainment district
Hamleys is the world’s oldest toy store, established in 1760
Night:
Halt at London
Day 8: Botanical Gardens & West End Show
Morning:
Breakfast at the property
Visit Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew Gardens) (Japanese Garden, Tree Top Walk, Botanical Glasshouses)
Afternoon:
Working lunch
Travel to London’s West End
Evening:
Watch Disney’s Lion King Musical at Lyceum Theatre
A spectacular musical featuring Elton John’s music and stunning puppetry
Night:
Halt at London
Day 9: Departure
Morning:
Travel to London Heathrow Airport for Departure