Outdoor activities in Wales
Pack your multi-night trip with Big Blue in Wales full of awesome outdoor adventures & watersports, perfect for groups wanting to include some quality shared experiences together!
Adventure inspo for your multi-night group getaway or day-trip
Below is our menu of outdoor activities and unique experiences to choose from, as part of your multi-night package or day trip with Big Blue Adventures in Wales.
The outdoor activities and unique experiences that we have on offer in this awesome Celtic nation are all tailored to your group size (minimum of 10 required), your confidence levels and to fit within your Big Blue package. Create unforgettable memories together whilst on a day trip from Cardiff; going canyoning or mountain-biking in Brecon Beacons, followed by a cosy pub lunch with drinks, before jumping on the transfer back to the Welsh capital. Or why not opt for a group adventure in the Gower Peninsula? Discover the incredible beaches with a beginner surf lesson, coasteering activity or rock-climbing session. North Wales is epic for a day of fun at ZipWorld, white water rafting or hiking up mountain summits – finish your day of exploring with a tasty Welshcake or local beer, taking in the stunning nature that makes Wales such a great adventure travel destination.
Our most popular adventures in Wales
We highly recommend adding at least one of our best-selling group activities to your multi-night getaway or day trip in Wales. From Canyoning to Surfing, we can make sure each experience matches your group’s adventure vibe and fitness level.
Other great activities & group experiences
If our best-sellers aren’t ticking the right box for you, or if you want to add a second activity to your group package, then we have a host of other fun experiences to choose from. Whether it’s adrenaline-fueled adventures or taking it at a slower pace, we’ve got you covered!
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Hiking
Wales is steeped in history that entwines beautifully with the dramatic mountains, serine nature and rugged coastlines of this Celtic land, making the hiking world-class. From the summit of Mount Snowdon (1085m high) or Pen-y-Fan, to trailing along the Welsh Coastal Path and around secluded lakes. With its endless hiking routes, it comes as no surprise that Wales is seen as a hiker’s paradise.
Locations: Across all our Welsh destinations
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White Water Rafting
From the man-made Olympic white water centre in Cardiff Bay to rapids surrounded by the beautiful nature of North Waler. Rafting is a super fun group activity that involves teamwork and lots of laughs together, perfect for groups of all sizes (with up to 6 people per raft)!
Locations: Cardiff & North Wales
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Ziplining
A popular activity to add on to your group trip in Wales is a visit to ZipWorld. Whether you fancy trying the fastest zipline in the world or get an adrenaline hit with an underground ziplining adventure in the caverns, it’s a great activity choice for all types of groups!
Locations: North Wales & Brecon Beacons
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Quad-Biking
Discover the green hills in the Welsh Valleys on an awesome quad biking activity. Learn the basics of how to handle your quad bike before heading out for an exploration through nature. Our quad biking adventures last just over an hour, be prepared to get muddy!
Locations: Cardiff & Brecon Beacons
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Beach Yoga
Whether you’re an experienced Yogi or have never tried yoga in your life, a beach yoga session is fun for the whole group. We know some amazing sandy stretches to get you into the flow and have indoor options to fall back on as well if the weather isn’t playing ball. A great way to fully switch off or to warm up before tackling the bigger activities of the day!
Locations: Gower Peninsula
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(Sea) Kayaking
Sea kayaking is a fantastic way to explore this big, beautiful coastline around North Wales. By sit on-top kayak we can cover some nice distances, taking in iconic spots from the turquoise waters of Anglesey, the famous Menai Straits, dramatic Llyn Peninsula and even enjoying mountain landscapes on a lake kayak in Snowdonia. A fun, accessible way to get out on an adventure in epic North Wales.
Locations: Snowdonia & North Wales
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Indoor Surf
Organising a group trip in autumn or winter? Try your hand at bodyboarding at the indoor wave centre in Cardiff Bay, learn exciting tricks and cut the cold as you experience a fun watersport in a warm indoor facility. This watersport is perfect for smaller groups.
Locations: Cardiff
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Boat Tours
Get up-close with the stunning coastline of the Gower Peninsula on a boat tour that will take you around Rhossili Bay & Wormshead. We might even get lucky with some wildlife sightings, such as seals and porpoises! The crew of the rib-boat are incredibly knowledgeable – an awesome, immersive experience for small to medium groups.
Locations: Gower Peninsula
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Foraging & Bushcraft
Learn bushcraft skills such as lighting a fire, building shelter and foraging for food, with the help of experienced instructors to guide you through the session. If you just fancy an easy walk in nature, combined with some seasonal foraging & wilderness cooking, then that’s a fun option for groups too!
Locations: Gower Peninsula
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Assault Course
If you like to include a competitive activity during your group trip, then the muddy assault course in south Wales is a fantastic option. Depending on your group size, you will either compete against each other or work together as one team to try and beat the high score. Don’t forget to protect all the eggs inside the box you need to carry with you over rope-bridges, through tunnels and underneath wooden obstacles.
Locations: Cardiff & Brecon Beacons
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Clay Pigeon Shooting
Learn the basic skills of firing a shotgun safely and how to aim & hit targets on a beginner-friendly clay pigeon shooting activity. A great competitive activity option in all weather conditions. 25 clays per person are usually included in each session.
Locations: Gower & Cardiff
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Go-Karting
A classic activity that anyone can enjoy, go-karting is a super accessible option to include on your group adventure. We’ve got outdoor and indoor tracks to choose from, with plenty of thrilling races to complete.
Locations: North Wales & Cardiff
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Foodie Experiences
Buzzing after your group adventure but in need of a tempo change? No worries, let’s get you involved in some culinary culture. Enjoy an immersive experience with a local Welshcake cooking class, a brewery tour or sit back and relax with a delicious wine/whiskey/gin tasting, there are lots of fun Foodie experiences to add to your adventure package!
Locations: Across all our Welsh destinations
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Sightseeing & Exploring
Finished your outdoor adventure? It’s time to hit the road and see more of Wales! Visit a historical castle (more than 600!), go underground on a mining adventure at Big Pit, wander around Tintern Abbey or the Italian-Welsh village Portmeirion. We’ll tailor-make your sightseeing itinerary to suit your group.
Locations: Across all our destinations
Why adventure with us
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Group specialists
Group adventure travel that goes the extra mile. Enjoy a multi-night package hosted by award-winning specialists, tailor-made for your team with capacity from 10 to over 200 people. Our expert insight, your Big Blue Adventure.
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Handpicked destinations
We spend a lot of time at our locations and know what works well for offsites. Our handpicked destinations offer great group accommodation options, good travel links, quality facilities and world-class adventures.
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Quality group activities
We work as one big team with our local activity providers, making sure that together we offer a brilliant experience for groups. Each adventure has been tried & tested, and personally chosen by us.
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Service and trust
Your travel funds are safe with us. We’re fully compliant with UK Package Travel Regulations by using Protected Trust Services (PTS), giving you peace of mind.
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Frequently asked questions
Our group adventures are 100% tailored to your group, and that includes our activities. We can create a Big Blue Adventure that suits your specific budgets, time requirements, skill levels, and what you want to include for the perfect group getaway.
The cost of each activity will depend on where you go and how many people will be taking part. Generally, larger groups have a cheaper per-person cost than smaller groups as there are more people to split the core costs between.
Depending on which activities you’re taking part in, some level of preparation may be required. In general, we ask people to bring:
- Swimwear or spare underwear to wear under your wetsuit – enough for each activity, and avoiding anything baggy as it can get uncomfortable!
- A towel – In Wales, we also bring cosy towel ponchos to help you get changed
- Sun cream
- Water – please try to avoid single-use plastics!
- Any medication you need (EpiPen, inhaler, etc)
- Suitable clothing for all weather types, even if you’re going to one of our warmer destinations such as Portugal, the weather can quickly change. So make sure you come prepared!
Other activities may need additional items, such as a pair of old spare trainers and shorts you wouldn’t mind getting roughed up a little for canyoning and coasteering. Or good boots if you’ve opted for a guided hike.
Anything else, we can help you with after you’ve booked your awesome group adventure. All the essential equipment for each activity will be provided.
We like to tie in a delicious meal with our adventures. It’s a great way to boost your energy levels after burning a lot of calories during your outdoor activity, and it’s also a nice moment for your group to just hang out together and chat about the awesome activity you just had together.
Meal & drink options on a day-trip can include:
- Packed lunch
- Lunch or Dinner with drinks at a local venue after the activity
- A brewery tour, wine or gin tasting combined with some tasty food!
All this depends on what you want to do, what your budget is, and how much time you have to fit this all in.
Start planning your next getaway
Once you’ve figured out where to go and what you want to do, the next step is simple. Just get in touch – we’ll send you a quote or set up a no-strings-attached chat, online or by phone, to explore your ideal group trip.
