Two-Week Wales Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Cardiff to Brecon, Hay on Wye, Aberystwyth, Betws y Coed, Caernarfon, Beaumaris, and Llandudno

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Explore the best of Wales on a remarkable 15-day road trip! Combine exploration with relaxation on a self-drive tour featuring Cardiff, Tretower, Brecon, Coelbren, Pen y Cae, Bronllys, Three Cocks, Hay on Wye, Aberystwyth, Dinorwig, Llanberis, Y Bontnewydd, Caernarfon, Menai Bridge, Beaumaris, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Llandudno Junction, Llandudno, Conwy, Llandynan, Llangollen, and Trevor.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Wales. You will spend 3 nights in Cardiff, 2 nights in Brecon, 1 night in Hay on Wye, 1 night in Aberystwyth, 2 nights in Betws y Coed, 1 night in Caernarfon, 2 nights in Beaumaris, and 2 nights in Llandudno. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in Wales. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Cardiff, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover Wales on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in Wales. Llandudno Pier and Cardiff Castle are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Cardiff, Tretower, Brecon, Coelbren, Pen y Cae, Bronllys, Three Cocks, Hay on Wye, Aberystwyth, Dinorwig, Llanberis, Y Bontnewydd, Caernarfon, Menai Bridge, Beaumaris, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Llandudno Junction, Llandudno, Conwy, Llandynan, Llangollen, and Trevor, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Wales. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in Wales.

Throughout your road trip in Wales, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in Wales.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Cardiff - Arrival day
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  • Bute Park
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Say hello to Cardiff! Your exciting road trip through Wales is just about to start. Navigating the top places to see in the region is a breeze with a car. The rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for pickup upon your arrival in the city. You will stay in Cardiff for 2 nights before you continue your adventure!

Cardiff is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

Find your way to your hotel in Cardiff. We recommend choosing a hotel in a central location for easy exploring. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM at hotels in Wales. Settle in and make plans for the evening.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Cardiff, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 15-day road trip in Wales!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Cardiff
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Drive 34 km, 1 hour 6 min

  • Wales Millennium Centre
  • St Fagans National Museum of History building
  • National Museum Wales Main Library
  • Roath Park
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You’ll stay in Cardiff for 1 night.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Wales. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Cardiff, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Head back to your accommodation in Cardiff and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Wales.

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Cardiff
  • Brecon
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Drive 90 km, 1 hour 53 min

  • Tretower Court and Castle/ Llys a Chastell Tre-tŵr
  • The Royal Welsh Regimental Museum
  • Brecon Canal Basin
  • Brecon Cathedral
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Your itinerary for day 3 of your road trip in Wales includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Tretower and Brecon. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Brecon, where you'll spend 2 nights.

Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Cardiff.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Brecon, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Brecon, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Say good night to Brecon and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Wales!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Brecon
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Drive 87 km, 2 hours 3 min

  • Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall
  • Henrhyd Falls
  • Craig-y-nos Country Park
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On day 4 of your road trip in Wales, you’ll start and end your day in Brecon, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the town. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Brecon, there’s no need to rush. Experience Hirwaun, Coelbren, and Pen y Cae to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Brecon.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Brecon, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Brecon
  • Hay on Wye
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Drive 26 km, 28 min

  • Bronllys Castle
  • Black Mountain Activities
  • Hay Castle
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On day 5 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Wales, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 3 destinations, including Bronllys, Three Cocks, and Hay on Wye. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Hay on Wye, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Hay on Wye. Hay on Wye offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

Hay on Wye is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Hay on Wye.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in Wales.

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Hay on Wye
  • Aberystwyth
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Drive 113 km, 2 hours 31 min

  • Vale of Rheidol Railway
  • Aberystwyth Castle Grounds
  • War Memorial
  • Amgueddfa Ceredigion Museum
  • Aberystwyth Cliff Railway
  • Aberystwyth Arts Centre
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 6 of your road trip in Wales. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Aberystwyth. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Aberystwyth, where will spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Aberystwyth. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the town.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Aberystwyth. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Wales!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Aberystwyth
  • Betws y Coed
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Drive 109 km, 2 hours 14 min

  • Gwydir Forest Park
  • Rhaeadr Ewynnol Swallow Falls Waterfall
  • Pont-y-Pair Bridge
  • Conwy Valley Railway Museum
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On day 7 of your road trip in Wales, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Betws y Coed are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Betws y Coed, where you will stay for 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Betws y Coed, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Betws y Coed. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Wales!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Betws y Coed
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Drive 75 km, 2 hours 17 min

  • National Slate Museum
  • Dolbadarn Castle
  • Llanberis Lake Railway
  • Ceunant Mawr Waterfall
  • Snowdon
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Greet day 8 of your road trip in Wales with a smile and start your day with a hearty breakfast. You have 1 night to stay in Betws y Coed, so get ready to make the most of your time in the region. On the agenda for this day, you’ll find only the best things to see and do in Dinorwig, Llanberis, and Betws Garmon.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Betws y Coed and your accommodation.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Betws y Coed's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in Wales.

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Betws y Coed
  • Caernarfon
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Drive 75 km, 1 hour 28 min

  • Foel Farm Park
  • Gypsy Wood Park
  • Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum
  • Caernarfon Castle
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Dive into day 9 of your remarkable road trip in Wales. Today you'll explore 3 destinations, including Foel, Y Bontnewydd, and Caernarfon. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Caernarfon, where you'll spend 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Caernarfon. Caernarfon offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Caernarfon's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Wales!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Caernarfon
  • Beaumaris
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Drive 37 km, 1 hour 1 min

  • Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens
  • Penmon Point
  • Beaumaris Castle
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Your itinerary for day 10 of your road trip in Wales includes 3 stops and features some of the highlights of Menai Bridge, Llangoed, and Beaumaris. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Beaumaris, where you'll spend 2 nights.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Beaumaris. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the town.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Beaumaris's best restaurants.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Beaumaris
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Drive 28 km, 44 min

  • Plas Newydd House and Gardens
  • Menai Bridge Viewpoint
  • Pili Palas Nature World
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On day 11 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Beaumaris, where you have 1 night left to stay.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Beaumaris.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Beaumaris's best restaurants.

Say good night to Beaumaris and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Wales!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Beaumaris
  • Llandudno
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Drive 49 km, 1 hour 29 min

  • RSPB Conwy
  • Llandudno Pier
  • Home Front Experience
  • Venue Cymru
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On day 12 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Wales, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Llandudno Junction and Llandudno. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Llandudno, where you’ll be staying for 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Llandudno, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Llandudno, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Head back to your accommodation in Llandudno and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Wales.

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Llandudno
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Drive 28 km, 51 min

  • National Trust - Bodnant Garden
  • National Trust - Conwy Suspension Bridge
  • Conwy Castle
  • Smallest House in Great Britain
  • Plas Mawr
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On day 13 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Llandudno, where you still have 1 night left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate town, including Graig and Conwy.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Llandudno and your accommodation.

Llandudno is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Llandudno.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in Wales.

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Llandudno
  • Cardiff
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Drive 299 km, 4 hours 38 min

  • Valle Crucis Abbey / Abaty Glyn Y Groes
  • Llangollen & Corwen Railway
  • Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 14 of your road trip in Wales. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 3 places, which are Llandynan, Llangollen, and Trevor. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Cardiff, where will spend 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Cardiff. Cardiff offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

Cardiff is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Cardiff.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in Wales!

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Cardiff - Departure day
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  • Cardiff Castle
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Day 15 of your road trip in Wales is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Take a break with a cup of coffee or tea while savoring the local vibe in a coffee shop.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in Wales!

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
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Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
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