The Sailing Edition
9D/9N
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: Day 1 of RYA Sailing Course
Morning:
Breakfast at the property before heading to the RYA Sailing Course – Day 1.
The first day of training focuses on hands-on learning, covering boat rigging, basic sail control, and essential safety procedures.
Afternoon:
Working lunch and coffee before continuing the training session.
Learn key sailing techniques such as tacking, gybing, knots, and docking.
Evening:
Relax with a stroll around Cardiff Bay or take a scenic ferry ride to unwind after a day of training.
Night:
Return to the property in Cardiff for an overnight stay.
Day 3: Day 2 of RYA Sailing Course
Morning:
Breakfast at the property
Day 2 of the RYA Sailing Course. The focus shifts to advanced maneuvers, navigation skills, and wind awareness, building on the fundamentals learned on Day 1.
Afternoon
Quick refreshment break with a working lunch before continuing with training.
The session includes man-overboard drills, anchoring techniques, and emergency procedures, enhancing confidence in handling real-life sailing situations.
Evening
Explore Cardiff further with a visit to Cardiff Castle, Sofia Gardens, or indulge in some shopping.
Night
Return to the property in Cardiff for another overnight stay.
Day 4: Day 3 of RYA Sailing Course & Adventure in Porthcawl
Morning
Breakfast at the property before starting the final day of the RYA Sailing Course.
The last session focuses on practicing essential sailing skills, final assessments, and certificate distribution.
Afternoon
Breakfast at the property
Travel to Porthcawl for Outdoor Adventure Activities
Gorge Walking (Climbing, Swimming & Scrambling in the River Gorge of Brecon Beacons National Park)
White Water Rafting (Experience natural rapids, weirs, and drops)
Quad Biking (Test biking skills on dedicated tracks using 90cc quad bikes)
Afternoon:
Working Lunch / Coffee Break
Adventure Experience Continues
Evening:
Return to Cardiff, Dinner & Travel to London by Coach
Night:
Halt at London
Day 5: London Museums & Parks
Morning:
Breakfast at the property
Visit Natural History Museum (Famous for dinosaur skeletons & grand architecture)
Afternoon:
Working Lunch
Visit Science Museum (Steam engines, V2 rocket, aviation, and the world's oldest clock)
Evening:
Explore Hyde Park, Kensington Palace & The Albert Memorial
Night:
Halt at London
Day 6: Outdoor Adventure & Sightseeing in London
Morning:
Breakfast at the property
Travel to Slough for Tree Top Adventure & Zip Lining (25m high suspended bridges, Tarzan swings, thrilling ziplines)
Afternoon:
Working Lunch
Return to London & Visit Iconic Landmarks: Buckingham Palace
Big Ben & Westminster Buildings
Evening:
Thames River Cruise & London Eye (Scenic views of London’s famous landmarks)
Night:
Halt at London
Day 7: Exploring London’s Historic Landmarks
Morning:
Breakfast at the property
Visit Tower of London & Tower Bridge
See the Crown Jewels & historic fortifications
Take photos at the iconic Tower Bridge
Afternoon:
Working Lunch
Visit Trafalgar Square & Walk Down Regent Street to Piccadilly Circus
Evening:
Explore London Soho & Visit Hamleys Toy Store
OR Shopping at Primark
Night:
Halt at London
Day 8: Gardens & West End Theatre
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 must-see live adaptation of the classic Disney movie)
Night:
Halt at London
Day 9: Departure
Morning:
Travel to London Heathrow Airport for Departure