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Relaxed 11-Day Wales Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Cardiff to Aberystwyth and Bangor

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Embark on this 11-day relaxed road trip in Wales, as Cardiff, Brecon, Tretower, Three Cocks, Hay on Wye, Aberystwyth, Llanberis, Dinorwig, Bangor, Conwy, Llandudno, Beaumaris, Menai Bridge, Caernarfon, and Y Bontnewydd welcome you with stunning sights, fun activities, and the freedom of a laid-back self-drive holiday!

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Wales, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 5 nights in Cardiff, 1 night in Aberystwyth, and 4 nights in Bangor, staying at top-rated hotels near the heart of each city. Between drives, indulge in local cuisine, sip refreshing drinks, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at popular restaurants and bars along your road trip route in Wales.

Your journey starts in Cardiff, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 11-day relaxed road trip in Wales to explore its rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning landscapes.

Every stop on this leisurely self-drive holiday comes with handpicked accommodations that make relaxation effortless. Choose from elegant 5-star hotels with breathtaking views or comfortable 3-star stays that offer excellent value, all providing a welcoming retreat after a day on the road.

With your self-drive itinerary in Wales already planned, you’ll enjoy the country’s most celebrated sights without the rush. Marvel at the stunning Llandudno Pier and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Cardiff Castle.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Wales road trip itinerary for 11 days.

As you travel between destinations, you’ll have plenty of time to explore local markets and boutique shops. These stops give you the chance to find unique souvenirs, taste regional specialties, and experience everyday life in Wales.

If you want to make your 11-day relaxed self-drive tour in Wales even more memorable, add optional tours or activities. Join a guided excursion, discover hidden neighborhoods, or spend an afternoon in your favorite market. Each choice deepens your connection to the places you visit.

Alongside these experiences, your laid-back self-drive package in Wales includes 10 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 11 days, and convenient access to nearby dining options. You can also add flights and entry tickets to shape the trip exactly how you want it. With 24/7 travel support and a mobile app keeping your itinerary and documents organized, you can enjoy a relaxed drive and savor every mile of the road ahead.

Turn your travel plans into reality. Book your 11-day relaxed self-drive road trip in Wales today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Cardiff - Arrival day
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  • Bute Park
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Your relaxed road trip through Wales starts when you reach the incredible city of Cardiff, where you'll stay for 4 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Cardiff and begin your adventure in Wales.

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.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Cardiff. The bars in Cardiff make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Raise a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in Wales. Enjoy your first taste of Cardiff as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

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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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Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Wales by joining a traveler-approved tour in Cardiff. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Cardiff that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Wales more memorable.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Wales. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Cardiff, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Cardiff. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in Wales!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Cardiff
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Drive 153 km, 2 hours 37 min

  • Brecon Canal Basin
  • The Royal Welsh Regimental Museum
  • Tretower Court and Castle/ Llys a Chastell Tre-tŵr
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On day 3 of your relaxed road trip across Wales, you’ll explore the area around Cardiff, where you’ll be staying for another 2 nights. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Cardiff will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of Wales.

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

Exploring the food culture in Cardiff offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Cardiff. The bars in Cardiff make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in Wales!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Cardiff
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Drive 187 km, 2 hours 46 min

  • Black Mountain Activities
  • Hay Castle
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On day 4 of your relaxed road trip in Wales, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Cardiff and visit amazing attractions in Three Cocks and Hay on Wye, just outside the city. You still have 1 night left in Cardiff, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

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

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Wales. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Cardiff, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Cardiff.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Wales!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Cardiff
  • Aberystwyth
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Drive 163 km, 3 hours 23 min

  • Vale of Rheidol Railway
  • Aberystwyth Castle Grounds
  • Amgueddfa Ceredigion Museum
  • Aberystwyth Cliff Railway
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Day 5 of your self-drive tour in Wales offers a chance to experience the country’s diversity. You’ll stay in Aberystwyth for 1 night. Along the way, you’ll glimpse local life and explore some of the most remarkable places in Wales.

After a day of exploration, relax at one of the top hotels or accommodations in Aberystwyth. Staying in the town gives you a comfortable, welcoming place to recharge during your laid-back road trip in Wales.

When it’s time to eat, the town has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Aberystwyth, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the town.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Wales!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Aberystwyth
  • Bangor
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Drive 184 km, 3 hours 38 min

  • Llanberis Lake Railway
  • Llanberis Station
  • National Slate Museum
  • Snowdon
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On day 6 of your laid-back road trip adventure in Wales, you can visit several remarkable places. With the freedom and flexibility of a self-drive tour, you decide how much time to spend in each, making the most of these memorable destinations.

Continue your laid-back road trip in Wales as you make your way to Bangor. Here, you’ll find top hotels and accommodations in the city, perfect for relaxing and recharging.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Wales, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Bangor.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Bangor!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Bangor
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Drive 83 km, 1 hour 36 min

  • Rhaeadr Ewynnol Swallow Falls Waterfall
  • Pont-y-Pair Bridge
  • Conwy Castle
  • Smallest House in Great Britain
  • Plas Mawr
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Your relaxed road trip in Wales continues on day 7 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know Wales better by exploring the top attractions of Bangor and beyond. With 3 nights left in Bangor, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the city.

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

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Bangor. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Bangor!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Bangor
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Drive 79 km, 1 hour 28 min

  • Llandudno Pier
  • National Trust - Bodnant Garden
  • Conwy Quay
  • Mostyn Street
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Wales. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Wales and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

Exploring the food culture in Bangor offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a night, head back out to celebrate your vacation with a drink. This is a great time to slow down, look back at your day, and raise a toast to your wonderful holiday in Wales.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Wales!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Bangor
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Drive 36 km, 1 hour 5 min

  • Beaumaris Castle
  • Beaumaris Gaol and Court
  • Plas Newydd House and Gardens
  • Pili Palas Nature World
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On day 9 of your relaxed road trip across Wales, you’ll explore the area around Bangor, where you’ll be staying for another 1 night. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Bangor will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of Wales.

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

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Bangor, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Wales!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Bangor
  • Cardiff
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Drive 291 km, 4 hours 34 min

  • Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum
  • Caernarfon Castle
  • Gypsy Wood Park
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Day 10 of your easy, relaxed road trip through Wales lets you travel at your own pace and visit multiple places in a single day. By evening, drive toward the Cardiff, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 1 night.

When you’re not exploring beautiful places, you can relax in Cardiff. Here, you can choose from the best hotels and other accommodations as you get to know more about the culture in the city.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Cardiff has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a night, head back out to celebrate your vacation with a drink. This is a great time to slow down, look back at your day, and raise a toast to your wonderful holiday in Wales.

Cherish every minute of your relaxed road trip vacation across Wales.

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Cardiff - Departure day
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  • Cardiff Castle
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Day 11 of your relaxed road trip in Wales is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Secure the perfect souvenirs for your family and friends back home or buy yourself a remembrance of your amazing vacation. You can also browse through boutiques for stylish fashion choices.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 11 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 11-day relaxed road trip in Wales is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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Confirm your package instantly and lock in the best rate with secure payment and guaranteed availability.
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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.
Personalize your itinerary
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.
Easily make changes
Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
Enjoy seamless planning
With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.
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From scenic road trips to city-hopping adventures, we’re here 24/7 to support you across Europe—before, during, and after your trip.

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