Corporate Retreats Wales, UK

A corporate retreat in Wales is the perfect way to get out of the office, enjoy nature and reconnect as a team!

Looking for the perfect corporate retreat destination in the UK? Wales packs a heck of a lot more than rugby, Tom Jones & sheep, & offers many beautiful natural spaces to get your team reconnected offline.

Our Wales corporate retreat locations include the mountain ranges of Snowdonia, Brecon Beacons, the award winning rugged coastlines of Pembrokeshire, Gower or Anglesey, to the capital city of Cardiff.

We have a plenty of world-class retreat activities on offer in Wales, tried & tested with the typical office crew in mind & built around our belief that “Adventure = Happiness”.

With international connections possible from the UK’s major airports and easily reachable from London, Wales is ready to give your team a big ‘croeso’ (Welsh for welcome)!

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5.0

Based on 84 reviews

Big Blue Adventures

5.0

Lizzie L

08:00 28 Nov 23

Big Blue Adventures were the perfect partner for our first ever company offsite. Excellent communication and flexibility around our plans and last minute changes! Would not hesitate to recommend the company - thank you to the whole team involved (Daniel, Heleen, Hannah, Nuno, Alex & Jake)

Eri G.

19:11 18 Nov 23

Amazing team for an unforgettable experience

Viola G.

16:39 09 Oct 23

Big shoutout to Team Big Blue for rocking our team event in Madeira! 🚀 You guys blended careful planning with super fun and heartwarming vibes like pros. Every bit was an adventure thanks to your keen eye for detail and epic organizing skills. Activities were more than just good times; they were real-deal team-building adventures, mixing learning with tons of fun and bonding. Big Blue, you don’t just plan; you create, connect, and plant awesome memories in all our minds. Huge thanks and the biggest of high-fives to all of you!I totally, wholeheartedly recommend working with Big Blue. They go above and beyond and spot little details that totally blew our minds. It's kinda hard to pack all my thanks into one review, but trust me: working with them is not just professional, it's personally super rewarding too.Thank you soooo much for everything :)!!!

Eoghan L.

17:50 06 Oct 23

I organised my brothers stag on the 14th of September with big blue adventures, Helen was excellent to deal with threw out the organisation stage and showed great flexibility when I needed to add extra people and was very helpful in arranging 2 pick ups for our trip. On the day Nuno from big blue adventures was a brilliant guide, great fun, very knowledgeable and friendly. Our entire stag group had a great day coasteering and I would highly recommend an adventure with Nuno!!

Chris O.

14:36 26 Sep 23

Last week I had the pleasure of being a part of an incredible company offsite in Sesimbra and Lisbon, organised by Big Blue Adventures. The itinerary was so well planned and I particularly enjoyed the 4x4 guided tour and wine tasting. Shoutout to Steven, Heleen and Daniel for making the trip so memorable!

Amy O.

12:09 18 Sep 23

Our second time working with Big Blue Adventures for our company off-site and it was amazing! They even managed to make the sunshine in Wales for us 😆 Everything from the organization, answering a million questions from us during the planning, to the trip itself and the jam packed fun itinerary was amazing. Couldn't recommend Dan & the team enough for the perfect work off-site mix of business & fun! I did the Ziplining and already want to go back and do it again, great fun.

sonia T.

19:25 27 Aug 23

Issac and josh were amazing. Lots of patience and information from them both.Had an amazing time coasteering with them.

Kaarel R.

20:41 01 Aug 23

Big Blue is the best one out there!

Khrystyna Y.

11:38 21 Jul 23

Big Blue organized a fantastic Management retreat for our team of 25 managers in Madeira in June 2023. Working with them was enjoyable, and they are true professionals with excellent people skills. They paid close attention to details and made sure everyone had a great time at the event. They handled unexpected challenges well, and we were impressed with their ability to adapt. They took the time to understand our company's needs, and everyone agreed it was the best retreat we've had so far, all thanks to Big Blue Adventure. We highly recommend them for any special event. Looking forward to working with them again!

Jeevan J.

09:53 21 Jul 23

Thank you to the entire team for making our journey to Madeira truly unforgettable!

Guy G.

13:38 20 Jul 23

Amazing week in Madeira thanks to this incredible team ! Great activities, good planning and always available for any of our problems

Pedram H.

18:47 12 Jul 23

Great organization, I really enjoyed the time

Christina F.

12:17 10 Jul 23

Heleen and Nuno of Big Blue recently provided services for our company trip to Lisbon. They organised and supported all aspects from logistics with our hotel, through to all the team building activities and trips. Any last minute requests were dealt with quickly and proactively - nothing was too much trouble. Every single aspect ran perfectly and we all felt well looked after.Their customer service is excellent and they are extremely fun and pleasant people to be around and work with…they felt like part of our team.I have no hesitation in recommending them and look forward to working together with them again in future.

Emma O.

09:51 20 Jun 23

When our CEO mentioned he wanted to take the company on a trip to Split (Croatia), it felt like a huge challenge. How do you even start to plan a trip for 80 people?But finding Big Blue Adventures was a game changer! They made the whole planning process so much smoother than I expected and I had full faith in their ability to pull off an awesome trip. And didn’t they just!The shared experiences our team had on the trip allowed us to build more relationships across departments and solidify those already in the making. Seeing people who hadn’t ever met face to face doing that for the first time was so lovely.I would without a doubt recommend Big Blue Adventures to any company planning their first incentive trip, or those who have done it before and are looking for their next company adventure.

A B.

15:16 10 Jun 23

We had a great time in Lisbon on a stag do with Nuno and Big Blue Adventures, a fantastic day all around 👍

Marissa R.

13:51 24 May 23

Truly the best travel company I’ve ever worked with. From the moment we arrived they seemed to truly be happy to see us and they were never overwhelmed with our chaos. Fun, compassionate, and able to handle it all - definitely hope to use them again!

Patel N.

15:13 18 May 23

Hands down the best experience Nuno gave us from coast steering to a delicious restaurant with prime time view. Can't think of a time that was invaluable to our group while Nuno was giving us the experience.Will definitely ask for Nuno if i am ever back in Portugal!

Indy

06:33 16 Apr 23

What a fantastic hendo with big blue in LISBON! Such a perfect location for a short getaway choc full of activities - coasteering was amazing including some abseiling and a zip line . The organisation from start to finish was excellent. The açai bowl at lunch and the restaurants booked for us were all really great. Nuno was amazing looking after us so well and so happy, clearly very passionate about his job. Top notch big blue ! Thanks Xxx

Tanveer S.

19:17 10 Apr 23

Fiona B.

10:39 10 Apr 23

This is the second time I've had an incredible adventure with BBA. The first in Wales and this time in Cascais, Portugal. The team in this company are all just amazing. We had a superb weekend of coasteering, good fun climbing, abseiling, SUP boarding and yoga. Nuno and Gabriel are seriously the best!! They were patient, kind and caring throughout, and brought an amazing energy to our group, to deliver the most fun weekend I could have asked for all whilst being absolutely professional the whole time. They went out of their way to keep us all happy and well looked after. I can't wait to go on more trips away with this company as they just get it right every time. Huge love to all! Fiona

Matthew S.

09:56 10 Apr 23

Nuno showed us an unforgettable time in Cascais, with a weekend of coasteering, standup paddle boarding and amazing food - will definitely be back!

Stephanie H.

17:17 03 Feb 23

Incredibly organised, attentive and professional team and wonderful unique activities tailored to our needs. We also loved all the details, gift bags, photos, banners/flags and drone videos they did. The whole team loved it.

Mihai-Cosmin I.

18:19 01 Nov 22

Amazing people. Really friendly! would love to meet them again sometime in the future.

Sissy T.

13:30 19 Oct 22

Big Blue Adventures organised our company's first off-site trip to Madeira and it was awesome! Everything was well-planned from the activities & tours to the lunches/dinners. We had the most amazing time and through the activities we got to know each other and share lovely memories and experiences. Thank you so much for your effort and everything you did for us!I fully recommend Big Blue Adventures!!

Alex C.

23:02 04 Oct 22

I booked a all inclusive stag party for Lisbon through Big Blue Adventures and couldn’t be happier with the experience.Dan and the team managed to plan a weekend of adventures and memories that all 11 of us enjoyed from start to finish. We had accomodation arranged in the centre of Lisbon, excursions that proved incredibly exciting and lots of opportunity to eat and drink to our hearts content.Particular highlights included a cheese and wine tour and roof top bar drinks, all of it accompanied by amazing scenery and great company.The whole booking experience was seamless and I consider it great value for money. I can’t recommend it enough and would encourage anyone organising a group trip away to consider big blue adventures.

Milan C.

11:59 26 Sep 22

Q R.

13:42 25 Sep 22

Fantastic experience. Highly recommend Big Blue Adventure for corporate retreats ! Thank you Heleen and team 🙏 .

Hannah Halder (Hannah (.

12:14 19 Sep 22

We partnered with Big Blue Adventures for our company retreat in September of 2022 and I couldn't have asked for a better partner to work with! Dan and his team were incredibly tuned into the needs of our business and what would work for our team. Their team went above and beyond to trouble shoot and find alternatives to any problem or issue that came up. They were flexible, organised, friendly and a lot of fun to work with. Most of all, we had an absolutely brilliant time and would work with them again in a heartbeat! Thank you Dan, Igor, Steven, Nuno, Heleen and Isabel. It was amazing to work with you and thank you so much for creating such a special event for us!

Becca P.

15:39 16 Sep 22

Big Blue organised an incredible company trip that exceeded my expectations. They were extremely friendly, informative and accommodating before, during and after the trip. I will be reaching out to them as soon as I need to organise a hen do or big trip!

Nick P.

12:50 16 Sep 22

Epic organisers that went out of their way to make sure our offsite was incredible. 10/10 would recommend.

David W.

18:57 14 Sep 22

A fantastic day out canyoning in the Brecon Beacons for a friend's stag! It was extremely well organised meaning we could just get stuck into the activities without a worry in the world. Such a friendly, fun, and welcoming team. The photos from the trip were also provided the next working day and a highlights video to follow in the coming weeks. I can't recommend them highly enough and I am already excited to book another adventure with them soon

Johann K.

10:32 09 Aug 22

I'm so so happy I stumbled upon Big Blue to host our summer retreat.Initial communication with Dan was super fast, friendly and effortless. They put together an amazing package first time round with the option to make any changes as we go. They were super flexible considering we booked our retreat during high season and only 2! months ahead.On-site, we had Nuno, Igor and Isabel hosting us. Such a warm, kind and wholesome people - already missing them. Again, super flexible and trying to accommodate all of our needs. All transfers were included and again very flexible. Same goes for dietary restrictions.The offsite itself was a banger, we stayed in a beautiful hotel in Cascais, went paddleboarding, had plenty of free time to enjoy the place, all meals included (very delicious by the way) and Lisbon city tour with Tuk Tuks was just a cherry on top.All this with a very reasonable budget. 11/10 would recommend and book them again

Kristian N.

19:27 17 Jul 22

Big Blue Adventures organised and hosted a great stag weekend. Fantastic canyoning and quad biking, excellent accommodation and lots of great little touches like welcome packs etc. Highly recommended for a fun adventure weekend 😎

Claudia K.

08:01 06 Jul 22

Daniel & his team from BigBlue helped us to organise our very first company event in Lisbon this year. To sum it up: it has simply been a blast! We have been impressed by the whole organisation, the fun team spirit. BigBlue has been super approachable, supportive and flexible with all our (last-minute) requests and changes. I can only recommend them to everyone who wants to have a unique and memorable experience, you guys rock!

Clare G.

09:57 13 Jun 22

What can I say?!? Just a brilliant weekend hen do for my sister! Just fantastic. Once we were there, no worries at all, just had to sit back and have so much fun! Great attention to detail, which was fully adapted to suit our group 😊 There was a wide range of abilities and confidence levels and ever single hen gave 10 out of 10. A weekend never to be forgotten!

Tim J.

10:39 18 May 22

What a great company!! Over the course of two days we went canyoning through the Brecon Beacons, had a motivation speech from Andrew Cotten and went quad biking through Taff Valley. All three events offered a brilliant experience and lots of fun, particularly the canyoning which was superb. Couldn’t recommend Big Blue Adventures enough, thanks again Dan and Heleen!!

Thomas M.

09:46 18 May 22

Big Blue Adventures organised an awesome day of coasteering for us in Lisbon. The day was great value, including lunch and transport. Heleen was very helpful and accommodating when we made the booking, and we couldn't have asked for a better person to run the day than Nuno!An all round great experience. I would definitely recommend and use Big Blue Adventures again.Thanks guys!

Sven L.

06:07 16 May 22

A super dedicated team focused on giving everyone a good time. We had a 3-day event organized for 80+ people, and it was absolutely amazing!

Tom H.

18:02 25 Apr 22

A great stag weekend hosted by Heleen & Dan. Heleen was the most patient person in the world with COVID caused delays, changes in numbers, adjusting costs to make things work etc for 2 years before the day! On the day Dan & Heleen were really friendly, helpful & made everything super easy, relaxed and good fun. Heleen joined us for Canyoning while Dan photographed the group and having them involved in the activity was great - they really encouraged people to get the most out of the experience without pushing too hard out of their comfort zone. I would thoroughly recommend Big Blue Adventures and would have no hesitation in looking to them if we were exploring South Wales again!! Thank you guys so much!

Dorian S.

07:11 24 Mar 22

Dan and Haleem provided a great weekend of rock climbing and surfing which both accommodated different experience levels. They had great attention to detail. We lucked out with the weather too in the gower.

Ashleigh C.

16:39 09 Nov 21

Amazing team trip to North Wales run by Dan and Heleen. From start to finish they were friendly, proffessional and best of all - great fun! It was like you had joined our team and were part of the experinece. We all had an amazing time from canoeing to ziplining and a few beers in the pub! Thanks so much for a fantastic service and all round great adventure!

Gaya G.

16:01 21 Oct 21

Daniel and Heleen from Big Blue Adventures helped the Passle team to have the most amazing team building trip in Madeira. Our days were filled with a big array of adventures, including canyoning (OMG what fun!!!), mountain biking, 4x4 discovery tour, wine tasting, tobogganing, poncha making, dolphin watching, sailing, swimming, tasting local amazing food, and more. Both Dan and Heleen and the local guides were fabulous, fun to have around, really good at their job. On top of it, all the silliness was dutifully and expertly documented. Thank you for the most epic times, guys!

John B.

10:36 19 Oct 21

Amazing trip to Madeira - Dan and Heleen did an excellent job, I would not hesitate to recommend.

Rodrigo N.

11:03 24 Sep 21

Great experience and the guys running it were brilliant. Highly recommended

Oli C.

17:33 19 Sep 21

Excellent experience with Heleen who organised Canyoning and paintballing for a party of 16 people. Very good adventure and Pete and Ali were great guides in canyoning - paintballing also good fun

Edward S.

15:32 18 Sep 21

Fantastic stag do. Dan was really helpful with getting everything organised and the canyoning couldn't have been better.

Chris Y.

08:22 31 Aug 21

Dan did a great job of saving the stag and moving location when our planned trip to Cardiff was cancelled because the accommodation closed down. Uplifting the entire trip could have been very painful if it wasn't for the support of Big Blue. Thanks again - highly recommend and certainly value for money.

John M.

12:19 11 Aug 21

Planning anything in the last year has been a nightmare, let alone doing it for a large group but Heleen & Dan really came to the rescue in helping to plan our trip to Pembrokeshire. A really well planned out itinerary with excellent communication throughout & an amazing coasteering session to top it off!

iben

10:32 11 Aug 21

Alison B.

10:49 05 Aug 21

I hardly write reviews, but just had to for this team. I can't recommend these guys enough! From the get go Heleen had so many brilliant ideas for a group that had a mixed need of adrenaline, relaxation, scary and all round fun. The team are professional, enthusiastic, very chilled and friendly and all round brilliant instructors who are clearly passionate about the outdoors and made us all very comfortable in the water. We were also able to have beach yoga on Rhossili Bay with a brilliant instructor 'Rose' guiding us, whilst the team discreetly created incredible footage on the gopros, drones and cameras. We can't stop grinning at the footage! Coasteering was fantastic and lead by experienced climbers/ jumpers. Thanks Pete at Savage adventures! I just wish every weekend was like this. BBA organised the accommodation, food, drinks, and adventures, taking the pressure off us organising a big group. Everyone had mixed abilities but that didn't matter as the team looked after each of us so well. Thanks again Heleen, Dan, and Sam for looking after us and pushing us to be out best. Cannot wait to hang out again 💪 Ali x

Rob S.

15:54 03 Aug 21

Myself and 4 colleagues enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of Team Building with Big Blue Adventures learning how to Paddleboard.The majority of the team had never tried this activity before and we’re provided with excellent support and first class tuition making the event both fun and rewarding in equal measures.Despite our event being cancelled due to COVID in 2020, the wait was worth it and I would highly recommend both the activity and the team at Big Blue who were highly personable and attentive to our every request. Thanks Dan and Heleen, we will be back for more of something else soon.Rob SaundersCEO, ActiveQuote

S. M.

23:38 05 Jul 21

I can't recommend these guys enough. I was planning a stag do through Dan during Covid and he was absolutely brilliant at keeping me informed of any alterations/alternatives and in fact the weekend was even better than what we originally planned. Well done Dan and thank you, top organising! The accommodation, The Citrus Hotel in Cardiff was ideal, clean and great location. Bus was on time to collect us. Dan and Heleen were there to welcome us and were amazing throughout the day. Paintballing was brilliant fun, as was the canyoning and the packed lunch was great. Can't wait to see the GoPro footage from the day! They use well organised professional activity instructors/companies. Looking forward to my next weekend away with these guys! Thank you for everything, you were both patient and brilliant. Good luck with the expansion!

Liz K.

17:48 05 Jul 21

They organised the most amazing hen party! Even when covid caused a few bumps in the road they went above and beyond to deliver a high quality experience. Highly recommend!

Przemysław D.

21:00 29 May 21

My friends and I did coasteering in Madeira - it was fun. Very well planned, professional organization, very good contact. It was a pleasure! I can recommend it to everyone.

Tom F.

18:49 02 May 21

Epic afternoon Canyoning in Brecon with Big Blue Adventures. We had a fantastic time and the guides were professional, knowledgable and lots of fun. Thanks for taking us. Highly recommend these guys.

Joe N.

17:56 02 May 21

Lovely organisers and a great day out Canyoning. Would recommend the hosts

Ian R.

20:33 12 Dec 20

Awesome canyoning trip in Madeira, would highly recommend. So much fun

Rebecca M.

19:10 03 Nov 20

Each year we organise an activity week for a large group of teenagers over the October half term. Right from the very first phone call, Dan & Heleen took the pressure off of us, they are both fantastic communicators, with regular emails/calls to confirm the agenda, timings, accommodation, and organising a personal chef, Dan and Heleen were with us every day of the trip, looking after the group and taking part in all of the activities, liaising with guides/instructors every day, and even made sure we never got lost by escorting us to all the destinations!The children had an amazing time, with an action packed schedule every single day, they made sure that the schedule was flexible to react to any changing weather conditions, and even went above and beyond with movie nights in a improvised cinema, prizes every evening for 'Adventurer of the day', and celebrated Halloween with lots of decorations and sweets etc etc, it was fantastic!Thank you Dan & Heleen,

Kris S.

20:27 28 Sep 20

Awesome fun

Thomas E.

18:13 09 Sep 20

Daniel and Heleen provided our group with a fantastic day canyoning in the Brecon Beacons. They were recommended to me by a friend. From start to finish, 0 complaints from anyone. Exceptional communication and recommendations for our weekend. The day was well planned, and they clearly know the best coaches/guides for the activity you choose (canyoning in our case), and the best places to eat. They are lovely hosts, and if returning to Wales I'd definitely book another activity with them. Thank you guys again, Thomas

Jacob W.

22:12 31 Aug 20

It was an absolute pleasure to join Big Blue Adventures (and Savage Adventures) for Canyoning in the Brecon Beacons. Dan and the girls were brilliant, providing the exhilarating experience that we sought and going that extra mile to ensure we felt pushed to our limits (safely and assured that we can take a step back at any point), providing good conversation and, seeming to enjoy the session as much as us. I have been canyoning once before and this one trumps it. Loved the enthusiasm to provide action shots, videos and even a welsh cake. Would recommend to everyone vaguely interested!

Kayleigh M.

08:45 16 Apr 20

Big Blue prepared a weekend in Snowdonia for my brother and sister in law’s sten weekend. Our group had a great time canyoning, Dan and Heleen were absolutely fantastic and made sure that we all enjoyed the activity and were well taken care of throughout the weekend. The BBA team are enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about the activities they can provide and we will definitely be back for another adventure!

Glenn J.

13:42 12 Mar 20

Did a coasteering activity in Lisbon with Big Blue and it was really fun, our contact Igor was great to have along and the organistation of transport and food/drink was spot on, thanks a lot!

Michał M.

16:57 04 Aug 19

On our company meetup in Lisbon we've spent whole day with Big Blue. Guys took care of everything, like transport, stand up paddle session, lunch and even yoga. We've had so much fun - would recommend Big Blue to anyone 🙂

Adrian R.

22:08 04 Jun 19

From the first time of speaking to Dan we had a smooth and stress free experience. He listened to our needs and tailored the perfect experience for our trip. It really couldn’t have been better communication wise, all the info we received was accurate and clear. This made it remarkably easy to organise an epic trip for 12 friends. During the weekend everything went really smoothly and everyone was impressed with the amazing location, accommodation and generous catering arrangements. We spent 2 nights at the old school bunk house, near Rhossili (Gower), with a bbq on arrival and an afternoon Coasteering. The activity exceeded everyone’s expectations, pushing us out of our comfort zones while still assured that we were safe and in expert hands. With a ratio of 12 of us to 4 guides and good quality equipment it really felt like we were well looked after. All the guides were really friendly and filled us with confidence. Would highly recommend this company and would certainly like to use them again. Thanks for an awesome experience Big Blue crew! 🤙

Andrew C.

07:18 11 May 19

Had my stag in Lisbon and went coasteering with these guys. I had the time of my life and our guides were brilliant! It made the stag. Don’t hesitate to book you won’t regret it

Phil R.

20:12 29 Apr 19

Amazing experience. Heleen and Dan are the best.

Richard S.

15:35 06 Apr 19

Amazing experience in Lisbon - these guys take of you

Lisette van B.

17:44 02 Apr 19

Just came home after a short but amazing trip in Wales, perfectly guided by Dan and Heleen! I absolutely loved our canyoning and hiking adventure in Brecon Beacons National Park. The activities were so much fun and professionally organized. Great value for money!

David H.

13:09 25 Mar 19

Had a great experience when booking a stag activity in Cardiff with Dan and Heleen, they could not have been more welcoming or helpful and were very accommodating and communicative right from the booking process through to collecting us from our hostel and making sure we all enjoyed a great afternoon of canyoning in the Brecon Beacons. Our group had a lot of people who were totally new to this type of activity and it wasn't a problem thanks to the help of the team on the day. Absolutely no hesitation in booking again soon for some of their other packages, thanks guys from everyone at Stephens stag do!

Rory L.

10:01 20 Aug 18

Daniel could not have been more accommodating. I found BBA through a Google search and after seeing one video of what they did, knew they would handle our needs.I was looking for a weekend of outdoor adventures in a beautiful location that also had the option of some boozy nights for my mate's stag-do - this turns out to be a tall order in the UK to find something that sits happily in the centre of this Venn diagram.Daniel immediately delivered two options including the one we went with in Pembrokeshire, Wales.A long drive from London but so worth it when you are there, we stayed at Newgale Lodge which had activities (table tennis, snooker/pool, cards etc) for when it rained and large outdoor space for football when it was sunny.We went go-karting and coasteering - both I would highly recommend - and a night out in Tenby. Daniel took care of all food and transport requirements leaving us with very little to think about over the weekend and he delivered a great set of photos and video at the end.Tenby is the nearest town to where we stayed and was a really fun place for a curry and some beers. We had a great evening there and found that so long as you don't act like idiots the bars were pretty tolerant of a stag group.All in all, I was so happy to have gone with Big Blue Adventures and Daniel exceeded all duties to make it an unforgettable weekend for us all.

Jack N.

20:07 13 Aug 18

COASTEERING LISBONBerger Stag weekend 11/08/18Don't normally leave reviews for anything but the team leaded by Nuno was that good they deserve at least 5 minutes of my time to give some 5 start feedback.*Picked up on time*Greeted with a smile and Portuguese cake*Fancy minibus with a McDonald's pitstop 😂*Organisation was on point* Two experienced instructors which helped us with any problems during the day*Topped off with a nice meal on the beach and plenty beer.First time I've ever done this and I will definatley consider doing coasteering at some point in the future in Wales.A massive thanks to all at Big Blue Adventures and especially Nuno and the team in Lisbon.Cheers Jack

James C.

14:26 06 Aug 18

Had the best weekend in a long time using big blue with work. Great organisation and really good customer service. No stress just spot on company well deserved 5 stars

G S.

10:43 02 Jul 18

Heleen and the team of Big Blue Adventures were exceptional in every aspect, they organized a day full of adventure and amusement. The experience itself is fantastic, managed in a safe way, respectful of what are the fears of others, and above all a really fun way. The Big Blue Adventures team is always available and can meet any need, plus they do really great photos and videos.My boyfriend and I did canyoning in Wales with Big Blue Adventures: the location was breathtaking and we were in great company. I learned it's a good thing to do at least once in your life just to tear everything up and jump from a waterfall, just do it!

George W.

19:12 01 Jul 18

Couldn't ask for more. The activities were impeccably organised, and there were lots of little touches that made the weekend really pop. These guys have clearly put a lot of thought into how to provide an epic and memorable experience.

Tom W

09:01 01 Jul 18

Incredible from start to finish! Dan, Nuno and the team organised a fantastic day of coasteering in Lisbon. Pick up on time from hostel with Pastel de Nata on arrival, drive to the coast and then an exhilarating guided adventure for our group of 23. Included numerous rock jumps unto 6m and ended on a 20m abseil. Lunch afterwards on the beach was delicious and allowed for some much needed beer time before heading back to Lisbon. Would 100% recommend and use again! Special thanks for Nuno, Deborah and drives who made the day with their energy, good humour and getting involved in everything! Thanks again!

Molly M.

21:54 14 May 18

Dan and Heleen were amazing! From the minute we arrived at the campsite they made sure we had everything we needed. The coasteering was great fun and they put everyone at ease. We had lunch altogether afterwards which shows how much they make an effort for it to be really personal. They had put lots of little nice touches in the tents for a hen party, and when we couldn't get our fairy lights to work in the evening, Dan even brought some over specially for us, which was so thoughtful. Would recommend to anyone, as everything can be tailored to your needs. Thank you so much! Molly x

kevinbere99

15:20 13 May 18

Fun, friendly and organised staff, great experience would fully reccomend to anyone. Stag do to remember.

Midget G.

22:00 12 Nov 17

10 of us went on an adventure holiday this November to Portugal with Big Blue...it was better than the best holiday i can even think of! Heleen and Dan are perfect hosts. They organised everything making for a seamless unforgettable experience. Paddleboarding and surfing were our main activities, both being new experiences for all of us. The instructors were great and catered for every level. Cant wait to book up another holiday with these lovely people, im totally hooked. If you want to try new activities, enjoy the outdoors and enjoy having fun with a group of people then Big Blue Adventures are the ones for the job 🙂

Trev F.

21:56 12 Nov 17

Portugal. Surfing. SUPing. Sunset hikes filled with Portuguese delicacies.I’m not going to go on and on but if you want to have the best time ever then big blue are the legends to book with. So much fun, so organised and feel like I’ve gained friends in Dan and Heleen. They are amazing at what they do and ur holiday will not disappoint you. Jus back from this epic few days. It blew my mind and my 10 guests. You guys really are the best at this. If you do anything today book with them and go have an awesome adventure.... I’m literally counting down the days until I go again ❤️

Michael C.

14:16 14 Aug 17

I booked a 23 man stag do through Big Blue Adventures and can't recommend them highly enough. The stag weekend included 2 nights stay at a Nosda Hostel and a whole day of Coasteering at Rhossili which has been voted one of the top 10 beaches in the world. Heleen and Dan who own Big Blue Adventures were amazing and helped me organise everything. They even accommodated last minute changes to the stag party with a couple extra people wanting to join us last minute. The hostel is really central and was only a 5 minute walk into the centre of Cardiff. The hostel had a really good atmosphere and there were other stag and hen parties staying there that weekend so the hostel is used to big groups.The Coasteering was incredible. The instructors were great and Heleen also came along with us with a Go Pro and took loads of photos and even created a video for us which she emailed to me after the weekend. Heleen arranged for a big bus to take all of us there and back and we stopped off at a nice pub for lunch on the way back. I am scared of heights but I managed most of the jumps although I did wimp out of the last one. It was the best hangover cure for everyone!I would definitely recommend Coasteering and Big Blue Adventures to everyone. I am thinking about booking a surfing holiday with them to Portugal as they were so good.

Jeannette de J.

13:03 05 Aug 17

Mega gave canyoning en surf event geboekt via Heleen en Dan van Big BLue Adventures. Dus als je naar Wales gaat dan is this the place to be! ik kan iedereen een event van BBA aanraden. Je bent in zeer goede handen bij Heleen en Dan. Een aanrader!

Monique D.

10:51 04 Jul 17

Amazing experience! Heleen and Dan were easy to book with, helped us arrange everything prior to our trip and made sure that we had an unforgettable experience. I'm giving them my very best recommendations.

Jack S.

20:49 27 Apr 17

Really great experience. The friendly and enthusiastic staff made the day one to remember. A great advert for adventure in wales.

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Big Blue Adventures

5.0

Daniil H.

11:36 01 Aug 23

The Big Blue team organised the best vacation on Madeira I could have ever imagined! Really recommend if you are travelling to one of their destinations with a bigger group!

Ali B.

10:47 10 Apr 23

This is the second time I have booked with Big Blue Adventures, after a 5 star trip to the Gower, we chose Lisbon/ Cascais this time. We were treated with pastel de nata pastries on arrival by our fantastic host Nuno and treated to drinks and snacks at the hostel. Nuno is the life of the party, he felt like a long lost friend. Just the warmest, kindest soul and so helpful and patient when our flight was delayed. We chose a mega coasteering day with a rib boat ride, out to the coves, zip lining, abeseiling into a cave and a day of swimming and big rock jumps with loads of climbing thrown in. It was spectacular. Recommend having a good base of fitness but the instructors catered for complete novices. Gabriel was so patient, kind, so calming and all round fun, ensuring we were all ok and spoke to us individually throughout the day making sure we were comfortable. He went above and beyond on numerous occassions and helped anyone that needed guidance on the more technical climbs! The second day we chose beach yoga. Which is a must! Followed by SUP in the bay. We even tried SUP yoga and a delicious must try Acai bowl. All transport and breakfast, lunch, and bookings were sorted for us. The smoothest, adventure weekend we've ever had. Just brilliant all round. We will be back a 3rd time for sure! - Croatia? / Madeira?? :)! Thanks so much Heleen and team once again. You guys are all just fantastic and the highest quality team x

Alex C.

23:01 04 Oct 22

I booked a all inclusive stag party for Lisbon through Big Blue Adventures and couldn’t be happier with the experience.

Dan and the team managed to plan a weekend of adventures and memories that all 11 of us enjoyed from start to finish. We had accomodation arranged in the centre of Lisbon, excursions that proved incredibly exciting and lots of opportunity to eat and drink to our hearts content.

Particular highlights included a cheese and wine tour and roof top bar drinks, all of it accompanied by amazing scenery and great company.

The whole booking experience was seamless and I consider it great value for money. I can’t recommend it enough and would encourage anyone organising a group trip away to consider big blue adventures.

Jodie D.

07:25 27 Sep 22

Just got back from Lisbon on a Bigblueadventures Stag trip
And I can’t wait to go back!!!

Great service

Dan and the team did really well to cater
For our groups full experience.
Not only did we get to go Coasteering we also had tuk tuk tour visiting all the great vistas of Lisbon that most don’t know about.
Roof top and cheese and wine bars and all the other delights that Lisbon has to offer.

Fed and watered after each excursion.

And the Portuguese wine is to die for 👏👏.

Can’t wait for our next trip away with the big blue Adventures.

Plus I hear they are branching out to other country’s 👌🤞

Cerys A.

20:56 08 Aug 22

Cannot recommend this experience enough! All of the team helped ensure we had the most amazing day! But huge shout out to Heleen & Mia who were not only thoughtful and encouraging but tailored the adventure to everyone’s needs. They made sure the thrill seekers could jump safely and for those who fancied the smaller jumps or chilling in the sea / on the rocks they made sure everyone in the group was included and having a good time! If your looking for a day out which includes amazing views, thrills, laughs, and not to mention good food then look no further - make sure you book!

James A.

21:33 18 Jul 22

We had a great time on a stag with these guys. Very well organised, friendly, professional and great communication. Brilliant photo and video footage too! Well recommended 👍

Kristian N.

14:59 17 Jul 22

Absolutely fantastic stag weekend hosted by Big Blue Adventures doing canyoning and quad biking 👍 thank you for such a fun filled weekend. Would definitely love to do it again!

Tim J.

14:18 21 Jun 22

Excellent organisation. Really fun tour. Great guides and crew. An amazing day! Thank you!

Amy W.

20:56 12 Jun 22

Absolutely LOVED my hen do in Gower this weekend with Big Blue Adventures. I can't recommend them enough!! Heleen and Mia thank you x

Alex G.

14:43 21 May 22

I’ve been on two trips with Big Blue now, Cardiff and Madeira. Both trips were absolutely fantastic! Most recently I went to Madeira, the trip was really well organised and the activities so much fun! I hope we use them again! Thanks guys!

Jovana M.

12:33 09 Nov 21

I had an amazing adventure in Wales with these guys!
Everything was beautiful organised by a legendary couple who was there to lift our spirits up while documenting everything!

Don’t even think about it, just book something with them, you won’t regret it!

Ps. Fabulous Welsh vegan cakes from the goodie bag were fabulously delicious 😊

Chris V.

22:06 16 Oct 21

Dan and Heleen organised a great trip to Madeira for us with loads of amazing things to see and do. In just three days (in fact a little less) I did the tobogganing down the streets of funchal, winetasting, seeing the views from the mountaintop above the clouds, wine tasting, many excellent restaurants and a home made poncha (the local drink) class. Lastly there was an amazing trip walking down a river canyon where we got to abseil down waterfalls, scramble over rocks and at times jump off the high rocks into deep water pools.

Add to that that Dan and Heleen are both fantastic, happy to help in any way they can and always super friendly. The local tour guides that helped on our jeep tour and some other activities were also fantastic and made the whole experience something truly amazing.

Ross D.

17:20 21 Sep 21

We had such a great time Canyoning with Big Blue Adventures. Jumping into the waterfalls, traversing the rocks and navigating the river. Dan, Heleen and the instructors know exactly how to push you to get the most out of the experience, whilst ensuring you’re always safe.

We enjoyed it so much I decided to organise my brothers stag do through them as well. The whole weekend was perfectly organised from start to finish.

Everything was sorted for us. From our activities coasteering and sea kayaking to our food/drinks and a brewery tour. It was so good being able to switch off and enjoy our weekend knowing Big Blue had taken care of everything.

I couldn’t recommend Big Blue Adventures highly enough and can’t wait for my next adventure with them!

Fiona L.

08:53 05 Aug 21

This team at Big Blue Adventures were just fantastic in arranging everything from food, accommodation, beach yoga in the stunning Rossilli bay, and the adrenaline packed coasteering in South Wales. Their efforts to be sustainable and eco friendly through the choices in food and by working with local professionals with each activity. They were incredibly professional, supportive and just a brilliant bunch to hang out with for the activities and to provide us all with amazing footage and photos of the weekend makes it even more special. Thanks team! Will be back for more no question!!

Hannah Louise C.

20:26 27 Sep 20

We had an amazing time coasteering and sea kayaking in Pembrokeshire. Highly recommend. Fun and friendly instructors. Beautiful scenery. Couldn’t haven’t had a better time! Thank you.

Terri G.

09:11 02 Sep 20

My husband and sons (15, 13 and 11) had a fantastic coasteering session with Pete yesterday evening at Rhossili Bay - they are all raving about it! In my experience it takes a lot to impress boys this age, or even find an activity they all want to do, so I am very pleased I discovered Big Blue Adventures. If we didn’t live so far away we’d be back next week! Will definitely book another adventure with you next time we’re in the area 😀

Jacob W.

22:13 31 Aug 20

Rich G.

13:07 14 Aug 20

We have had several fantastic trips with Big Blue Adventures now. One to Portugal and one to Wales. Both trips were ace and the whole team (Heleen / Dan plus all of the instructors) are so helpful and nice.

They’ve definitely made us more adventurous!! Looking forward to our next Big Blue Adventure

Megan F.

09:28 29 Oct 19

Isle are so pleased to have chosen to work with Big Blue Adventures for our 2019 strategy retreat. BBA were fantastic at communicating with us during the organisational phase, ensuring we had all the necessary information and facilitating our needs. They organised an incredible agenda which allowed us to achieve our team building and strategic planning goals with a good balance of meetings and social activities. The hostel chosen for our stay was clean, modern, had a fantastic view with a short walk to the beach and had ample room for our needs. Some incredible, unexpected touches were a welcome bag for everyone with really thoughtful gifts, a bar tab and a highlights video at the end, we even managed to do a team beach clean. Dan, Heleen, Igor and Nuno were so accommodating, especially when we had some last minute logistical changes and sorted everything out for us. We are really thankful to Big Blue for making our retreat so special and look forward to working with them again in the future.

Steve C.

09:46 24 Oct 19

Absolutely fantastic experience with BBA. Quad biking was brilliant but Canyoning made the whole weekend and an experience we won’t forget in a hurry. Can’t recommend BBA enough. Easy to communicate with, very well organised and Dan is a top bloke who can’t do enough for you to make your weekend a memorable one!! Extremely good value for money. Thanks Dan and team, will defo be using this company again.

Hayley B.

09:16 26 Sep 19

great team building 3 days!!! weather tried to upset things but Heleen,Dan and Trevor found alternatives and helped make it very memorable for the Swansea university swim team 😬😬

Tracey T.

06:55 25 Sep 19

We had such a great day for my future daughter in law's hen weekend. We were a mixed group of 14 ladies ranging in age from 20-74 and Nuno looked after us all so well. From the minute he picked us up and giving us all custard tarts to when he dropped us all back he was the perfect guide. We had a wonderful day even if I ended up more in the sea than on my paddle board!! I would deinitely recommend this wonderful day out.

Hannah Boo T.

20:53 11 Sep 19

Just got back from my hen do in Portugal and Nuno was an incredible tour guide for us for the Saturday. Not only did he make the stand up paddleboarding and paddle board yoga really enjoyable, he was just an absolute delight. He greeted us with pastel de natas in the morning and was very attentive to everyone in the group - keeping everyone smiling the whole day. He was even helpful recommending places to visit over WhatsApp before we even got to Portugal! 100% recommend. thanks for making my hen extra special 😊 obrigada!

Lucy T.

10:25 11 Sep 19

We had a great time paddle boarding. The whole thing was organised so well and the team were brilliant. Highly recommend!

Melanie M.

16:40 07 Sep 19

Had the most fantastic day. We did sup yoga, paddle boarding, visited a beautiful restaurant and then the most western part of Europe. Nuno was a brilliant tour guide. He was always checking that everyone was having a good time. Highly recommend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Jim B.

16:00 07 Sep 19

Great sup experience & looking forward to more! Top team, really good fun & we’ll organised! Highly recommended 😁🤙

Sam C.

16:57 31 Aug 19

I had the tricky task of organising a stag do for 19 people but Dan and Heleen made it really easy. We had an awesome weekend Coasteering in Gower - from the accommodation to the activities and everything in between, the Big Blue team were superb. Wouldn't hesitate to book with them again. Thanks Big Blue!

Finley S.

20:33 10 Aug 19

really good time the instructors where brilliant and really friendly giving good guidance and lettings us have fun would definitely recommend.

Thomas Louis B.

10:49 23 Jul 19

Amazing weekend organised by the team at Big Blue. Would highly recommend. Fantastic locations and activities.

Thanks again!!! And see you soon.

Tom

Sian Michelle C.

11:09 10 Jul 19

We had a tremendous family coasteering adventure with Pete. A great balance of safety and adventure from a clearly experienced instructor with excellent knowledge of the coastline. Highly recommended family fun.

Brian H.

18:51 25 Jun 19

Brilliant stag weekend last month in Snowdonia, Coastering and sea kayaking. Cracking event with fantastic organisation. Nothing (within reason) was too much trouble. If you want to try something different and challenging, speak to Big Blue Adventures.

David William L.

07:18 24 May 19

Booked a Canyoning Day in the Brecon Beacons for the 10th of May for a friends Stag do. From the first email sent - Dan gave the best Customer Service I've ever experienced.

The day was a lot of fun - Dan took care of every little detail, ensuring it was a memorable day for all and genuinely cared that we all had a great time.

Could not recommend Big Blue Adventures enough and hope another event comes along that means we'd book again!

Joel R.

16:00 23 May 19

I can not recommend these guys highly enough. They organised a fantastic day out for us and were really helpful throughout the whole booking process. Well done team

Christopher M.

15:36 13 May 19

We booked a corporate retreat with Daniel and the Big Blue Adventures team. Right from the start Daniel was accommodating and made the booking process extremely easy and advised us on the best packages for our team.

We settled on the coasteering package in the Algarve, and it turned out to be the perfect choice.

We were met by Nuno and the team, who picked all 16 of us up on time at our hotel (they even brought us pastel de natas!) Right from the start, they ensured everything we needed was sorted. The coasteering activity was awesome and the guys leading it were extremely helpful, professional and fun. The lunch that was provided was perfect for after the activities, and the restaurant setting of Benagil was fantastic! Nuno even brought us for and unexpected hike and tour around a local cove.

Big blue adventures made the whole experience easy for us, and ensured we had the best possible time during our short stay in Portugal! The team loved it, and I will definitely be booking again for next year!

Luke E.

22:40 08 May 19

Thank you so much to Heleen and Big Blue Adventures for an amazing weekend in Pembrokeshire for Callum's stag! Would thoroughly recommend the company to anyone looking for an adventure holiday in Wales or Portugal. The organisation was flawless and the quality of the activities, particularly the instructors for fishing and coasteering, was incredible.

Ryan G.

21:24 08 May 19

Unbelievable day coasteering in Lisbon followed by one of the best meals I’ve ever had at a beach front restaurant organised by the guys at big blue. Memories for life 👏👏👏

Rob M.

12:23 06 May 19

Such an amazing time celebrating a stag weekend! The best coasteering experience I’ve had. Would 100% recommend Big Blue!

Rob (Callum’s Stag - 5th May 19)

Jon L.

17:43 28 Apr 19

Amazing session out Canyoning with these guys. Couldn’t be happier with the experience!

Lisette van B.

17:39 02 Apr 19

Chantal S.

14:35 02 Apr 19

Absolutely loved my hike and first canyoning experience ever with them. They will do everything within their power to make your trip unforgettable. Another bonus: they're very nice people!

Nathalie P.

16:32 31 Mar 19

They will make the most of your Welsh adventure and are great company. You will not regret it and make good memories for life.

Ben D.

11:49 12 Mar 19

I recently booked a stag do through big blue adventure and i was so happy with my choice. From the start Heleen was so helpful with everything from accommodation to the activities which we decided to do (clay shooting and quad biking). The activities exceeded my expectations and even to transport to them was excellent.

We had a few problems in the build up to the weekend but Heleen was awesome and helped resolve them, I can not recommend big blue enough and will defiantly use this company again!!

Tanya S.

01:27 26 Nov 18

I cannot thank Daniel and Big Blue Adventures enough for helping to plan our family trip to Portugal! I reached out to inquire about Coasteering and Daniel was quick to reply to my email. Not only did we book a Coasteering adventure, but he helped me to lay out a full week of fun in Cascais, Sintra, Lisbon and Sesimbra. Daniel was intuitive to my family's needs/wants and his suggestions and local Portuguese guide Nuno Miguel Alves exceeded my expectations. I work as a travel consultant in SW Florida and feel 100% confident working with and recommending Big Blue Adventures for my clients in the future! Thank you for helping my family make wonderful memories!

Macauley G.

08:16 24 Nov 18

Each year we organise an activity week for a large group of teenagers over the October half term. Right from the very first phone call, Dan & Heleen took the pressure off of us, they are both fantastic communicators, with regular emails/calls to confirm the agenda, timings, accommodation, and organising a personal chef, Dan and Heleen were with us every day of the trip, looking after the group and taking part in all of the activities, liaising with guides/instructors every day, and even made sure we never got lost by escorting us to all the destinations!

The children had an amazing time, and so did all the adults too! An action packed schedule every single day, they made sure that the schedule was flexible to react to any changing weather conditions, and even went above and beyond with movie nights in a improvised cinema, prizes every evening for 'Adventurer of the day', and celebrated Halloween with lots of decorations and sweets etc etc, it was fantastic!

Thank you Dan & Heleen,

Stuart N.

12:46 15 Oct 18

Really well organised trip Coasteering in Portugal. Nuno and Deborah were great hosts in country.

I would recommend the food on the beach afterwards.

Handled a big group - perfect for a stag weekend!

William Lyle H.

17:23 13 Oct 18

Enjoyed my first coasteering trip would definitely recommend.

Rory L.

10:02 20 Aug 18

I was so happy to have gone with Big Blue Adventures and Daniel exceeded all duties to make it an unforgettable weekend for us all.

Jennifer E.

20:18 01 Aug 18

Awesome coasteering adventure in Pembrokeshire! Dan and Heleen were great hosts. The set up and personal touches with the teepees were so lovely. Thank you for a great time! I'll definitely be trying another adventure. Great for team building or group bonding.

Josh B.

17:20 09 Jul 18

Dan and Heleen thought of everything (food, drinks, transport, activities, photos, video) so we could all just relax and enjoy a fantastic weekend. Thanks guys keep up the great work

John W.

06:58 04 Jul 18

Amazing stag weekend in the Gower peninsular. The sunset coasteering was unreal, followed by a great session surfing the next day. Both impeccably organised by the super friendly and professional team. 100% recommend!

Gemma S.

10:43 02 Jul 18

Heleen and the team of Big Blue Adventures were exceptional in every aspect, they organized a day full of adventure and amusement. The experience itself is fantastic, managed in a safe way, respectful of what are the fears of others, and above all a really fun way. The Big Blue Adventures team is always available and can meet any need, plus they do really great photos and videos.
My boyfriend and I did canyoning in Wales with Big Blue Adventures: the location was breathtaking and we were in great company. I learned it's a good thing to do at least once in your life just to tear everything up and jump from a waterfall, just do it!

James E.

20:49 01 Jul 18

Amazing. Couldn't recommend more highly. Incredible company.

Duncan M.

19:52 01 Jul 18

Had a great time with Kat and Chris from Big Blue doing some canyoning. In spite of the water levels being low, they made sure we had plenty of fun and lots of ways to enjoy the water that was there. The jumps were awesome, really exciting and plenty high enough to thrill anyone. Really professional and highly recommend.
Thanks for a great time!

Tom F.

09:53 01 Jul 18

A great morning of canyoning with Kat and Chris at Brecon really good fun and they both looked after us really well I'm quite a big fella and when they helped me back up to the starting point they were both caring and supportive really nice guys and a really beautiful destination

Martin S.

18:37 25 Jun 18

Amazing!! Have used the team twice now for 2 separate team building events. Highly recommend, knew what we were after and delivered 100%. Great team!!

Emma D.

08:12 10 Jun 18

What an adventure. 50 staff in two groups over a week, I organised the trip with Heleen and everything was spot on. SUP, coasteering, sea kayaking, mountain biking and surfing. Coasteering was amazing, the best we have had and we do this every year. Cascais was a great location. Dan and Heleen were so cool and Nuno was a daily ray of sunshine for us all. I am very grateful for their care during our stay and returning us home with nothing more than bruising and muscle ache! We hope to see you again one day. Emma xxx

Rick van H.

10:25 20 May 18

Sam D.

05:56 10 May 18

These guys were amazing. My best men organised my stag through Big Blue and it exceeded our expectations. We did a weekend in Pembroke Wales, with coasteering, sea kayaking, BBQs, cooked breakfasts, and brilliant accommodation. Dan & Helene are very professional and we enjoyed having them as part of our group.

Simon W.

11:31 09 May 18

Lee D.

13:16 16 Apr 18

Dan organised our Canyoning in the Brecon Beacons. The guides were a lot of fun whilst remaining professional at all times. A great example of people doing what they love and it showed! Dan was a very nice guy and had the trip organised to a tee. The pub stop after was a great chance to catch up and mull over what we'd all just experienced.

The footage and photos were also great.

This trip made the stag do so would definitely recommend speaking with Big Blue for groups of friends. That said I want to go back with my partner, it really is great for all if you have a big of adventure in you!

Dean L.

09:47 16 Apr 18

Ashley G.

21:35 15 Apr 18

Absolutely awesome time conyoning for Lee's stag do! Brilliantly organised by Dan, Gethin and Pete. 3 top blokes who made the experience even more enjoyable. Will no doubt be back at some point and can't wait until my kids are old enough to join in!

Can not recommend this enough, get involved!!!�

Sharni H.

14:05 07 Apr 18

Absolutely had the best time of my life for the past two days we'll be back soon ��

Peeky P.

10:21 26 Feb 18

Areti M.

22:07 16 Nov 17

Gemma O.

08:41 12 Nov 17

Just got home after a fantastic trip to Portugal with these guys. The B&B was perfect for our group, the activity instructors were amazing and the activities were unbelievable! Dan and Heleen were there for us from the moment we landed in Faro to the moment we walked through security back at the airport. They made sure we were all ok but most importantly made us feel at ease.
Personally for me it wasn't just an activity holiday to Portugal, it was a chance for me to face a number of my own issues and overcome a number of fears. I'm proud to say, with the help of my friends and Dan & Heleen I smashed it.
For some it was a holiday, for me it was a life changing experience and has made me a stronger person.
I can't thank you both enough.
Will absolutely be seeing you soon!
Thank you xxx

Harley Farkas C.

16:33 08 Oct 17

Great day out surfing with Dan the man. Cool guy who really goes above and beyond to make sure huge amounts of fun is had on the adventure.

Tom W.

06:28 26 Sep 17

I booked a stag do with Big Blue Adventures and can't speak highly enough of them. Dan was very accommodating, giving me different options after we had a couple of drop outs, working within our budget and made sure the whole thing went smoothly.

We stayed at North18 which was perfect for a stag, having our own place with all the amenities we could want was great and Dan made sure there were loads of beers waiting for us on arrival, together with all the stuff we needed for breakfast.

Our main activity for the weekend was canyoning which went down really well with the group. We had a great time and with Dan sorting out minibus transport and a stop off for a pub lunch on the way back, it made it hassle free.

The weekend went really well, with Dan being on time for everything and contactable before and throughout the weekend. I was very impressed and would recommend Big Blue Adventures to anyone.

John L.

17:05 07 Aug 17

Brilliant day playing in the river and waterfalls. Dan and Scott are super cool. Scared the sh*t out of ourselves and loved every second. Coasteering next me thinks.

Katy G.

08:20 07 Aug 17

Just returned from my hen do in Cardiff and a day of yoga and surfing at the gower peninsula. I had an unbelievable time. These guys looked after us so well. So well organised and fab with advice on all other aspects e.g. Where to go out at night. Smiled and laughed from start to finish. Couldnt recommend highly enough!! Thank you all!!!

Jeannette de J.

12:28 05 Aug 17

Also for the Dutch people who are traveling through Wales i can highly recommend the events of Big Blue Adventures. We explored canyoning and surfing. Felt safe under the guidance of the instructors and had a lot of fun as well! Heleen and Daniel are lovely people who do what they promiss.

Lee T.

06:58 30 Jul 17

Excellent...well organised and the coasteering was awesome!

Trevor F.

19:43 22 Jul 17

Once upon a time we went on an adventure. Don't even think about going with any other company. These guys do everything and absolutely nail it perfectly. Before, during and after leaving you fully satisifed but wanting more. 😊 Legendary few days, couldn't have asked for more so we are booking another one to celebrate. Well done guys and thank u so much 👌👌👌

Kate H.

20:40 21 Jul 17

The most amazing few days extremely challenging at times, but would definitely do all over again. Thank you so much, would definitely recommend for anyone to test your limits �

Scott R.

20:16 20 Jul 17

Currently sitting in a tent after 3 days of pure awesomeness! Possibly the best 3 days of my life....kayaking with sea wasps, coastering with medium Wycliffe and climbing cliffs with rogue waves.....highly recommend these two big blue adventurers, will be booking up Portugal soon!

Gavin Patrick W.

11:34 26 May 17

Raymonde L.

16:34 14 Apr 17

Vorig jaar juli waren wij met onze volwassen zoon en zijn vriendin in Cardiff. Van daaruit een geweldige trip gemaakt naar de Brecon Beacons voor een canyoning avontuur. Goed georganiseerd door Heleen en Dan met de rit er naar toe, goede kleding een prima instructeur en in een prachtige omgeving. Na afloop met de hele groep naar een gezellige pub. Kortom een fantastische ervaring.

Marika M.

15:58 19 Mar 17

Tiago R.

19:26 22 Feb 17

Juan M.

08:34 22 Feb 17

Great people and amazing activities, we highly recommend to try this guys out...you won't regreat

Matt J.

21:15 12 Sep 16

I organised a stag weekend coasteering and gorge walking with Big Blue Adventures. Dan and Amelia couldn't be better hosts, joining in the banter and making sure all were enjoying themselves. The events were both great fun, with knowledgeable and relaxed instructors. The company really made it a stag weekend to remember!

Jonny T.

14:42 12 Sep 16

Absolutely cracking couple of days. We were looked after really well by BBA, with genuinely friendly staff, all the right equipment, and some fantastic instructors.
They organised everything from transport to post-adventure pub lunches.

I'd thoroughly recommend them 😀

Morgan P.

18:01 01 Sep 16

Amazing value for money! Myself and a friend went and the company, lessons and food were brilliant. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a weekend with a difference 🙂

Rob James B.

21:33 27 Jun 16

We had a great day coasteering in the Gower with Dan and Scott. It was a really organised day and I have to say the guys taking it were top notch. We will be back again soon!

Shevaun M.

19:09 27 Jun 16

Great fun coasteering, fab group of ppl and fantastic instructors! Can't wait to do it again. Highly recommended. Thanks Dan for a fab day out

Trent M.

12:54 17 May 16

Had an awesome day out with canyoning n cliff jumping crew on Sunday jus gone! Very professionally ran n highly recommend everyone n anyone to take part! Cheers heaps for an amazing day!!

Rhys T.

21:15 15 May 16

Went Canyoning today and it was excellent! Well worth the plunge in the freezing cold water. Beautiful spot, fantastic company, very professional staff. I'd recommend them to all!

Steven G.

08:28 26 Apr 16

Went on a SUP day out in the Gower and it was fantastic... Great instructor, relaxed atmosphere, plus chips on the beach at the end. What's not to love? Highly recommended!

Liz A.

19:23 20 Apr 16

Samuel L.

19:08 16 Apr 16

Awesome staff. Very inclusive. Know how to have a good laugh. Top notch group and highly recommend!!

Charlotte B.

16:36 16 Apr 16

Went today for a day surfing in the Gower. The staff are amazing, bus very comfortable, location perfect and I've had a fabulous day! Would recommend! Thank you 🙂

Laury P.

20:26 15 Feb 16

My boyfriend and I went with the Big Blue Adventures for an awesome wintersurf down the Gower and it was great. First or all, the surfingspot was beautifull, we would never have found the place by ourselves. Secon, we learned how to surf; Daniel is a really good, friendly and enthousiastic teacher which makes surfing even more fun. Afterwards we went to an typical old pub were we ate a lovely burger and tried some welsh beer. It was a really good experience!

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20:58 28 Dec 15

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Retreat Locations
Events & Options

A group enjoying a team building activity while canyoning in Brecon Beacons

Cardiff & Brecon Beacons

2 – 3 hours from London
Great Facilities & Event Options
Nature & City Adventures

Cardiff and Brecon Beacons are very conveniently located by each other making the location the perfect hub for teams seeking a taste of both stunning outdoor adventure and everything a good modern city has to offer. From crowd favourites like canyoning in waterfalls country, paddleboarding in Cardiff Bay to hiking Pen y Fan, there are a range of fantastic team bonding experiences on offer. And we can also include the perfect base for your crew with accommodation ranging from modern bunkhouses in the Brecon Beacons hills to a 5* city hotel with water views in Cardiff Bay. We have everything you need for a quality team getaway in the Welsh capital region!

Corporate Retreat Activities:

Canyoning / Gorge Walking
SUP (Paddleboarding)
Mountain Biking
Rock climbing
Hiking & exploring
White Water Rafting
Indoor surfing
Assault Course
Go-karting
Quad Biking
Paintballing
Canoeing
Yoga & wellness
Wine tours & whiskey distillery tours
Escape rooms
Private boat & city tour
Bushcraft & survival adventure

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Swansea & The Gower Peninsula

Good access from London & the M4
Award Winning Beaches
Great mix of coast & city

The Gower Peninsula is a beautiful spot for an active team retreat in the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Team’s can choose between staying in the Gower countryside, or combining beach time and activities there with staying in Swansea city itself. Whether you choose countryside or city we have fantastic facilities & accommodation options available with a range of crowd favourite activities including surfing, beach yoga & rock climbing. Add on scenic coastal villages, a beautiful coastline, wild horses and inviting country pubs to explore – makes this an awesome spot for an offsite.

Corporate Retreat Activities:

Coasteering
Surfing
SUP (Paddleboarding)
Canyoning
Rock climbing
Hiking & exploring
Yoga & wellness
Treetops Course
Go-karting
Paintballing
Brewery tours
Escape rooms
Private boat tours
Bushcraft and survival team adventures

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North Wales

2 hours from Manchester
Coast & Mountains
Adventures & Nature

North Wales is a fantastic location for a team building retreat with world-class activity options and facilities across Snowdonia National Park, Anglesey and on the Llyn Peninsula – making it a region with a lot to offer. From hiking Snowdonia’s many peaks, to kayaking in Anglesey or enjoying the famous ziplines – we have a range of world-class team activities, wellness, sightseeing and events facilities for the complete corporate retreat in epic north Wales. You’ll also have a great selection of accommodation to enjoy from log cabins, cosy cottages to modern hotels.

Corporate Retreat Activities:

Canyoning / Gorge Walking
Coasteering (Anglesey)
SUP (Paddleboarding)
Mountain Biking (all levels)
Rock climbing
Kayaking (coastal or mountain lakes)
Hiking & exploring / sightseeing
Zipworld Caverns & Bounce Below
Zipworld Velocity ziplines
Surfing (Anglesey and The Llyn Peninsula)
White Water Rafting
Quad Biking
Paintballing
Yoga & wellness
Gin & Whiskey distillery tours and brewery tours
Bushcraft and survival adventure

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Pembrokeshire

UK’s Only Coastal National Park
Stunning Nature
Watersports & Wellness

The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is a perfect destination for the ultimate office detox for a team wanting a hit of nature and beach time! Along with world-class watersport activities and quality facilities away from the busy city life – you’ll be treated to beautiful turquoise seas, dramatic coastlines, blue flag sandy beaches, and cute postcard worthy bays. We provide a variety of team building activities from coasterering, surfing to hiking the Wales coastal path. Completed by extras such as sightseeing along with wellness options and group accommodation we have everything you need for a fantastic corporate retreat in west Wales.

Corporate Retreat Activities:

Coasteering (Birthplace of the activity is here!)
Surfing
SUP (Paddleboarding)
Sea kayaking
Sea kayaking microadventure with wild-camping
Rock climbing
Wakeboarding (wakerpark)
Hiking & exploring
Canoeing
Yoga & wellness
Treetops Course
Go-karting
Paintballing
Sea fishing boat tour
Brewery tours
Escape rooms
Private boat tours to Ramsey Island and Skomer with stops offs and wildlife spotting including dolphins
Bushcraft and survival team adventures

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Colleagues discuss strategies in a skills workshop while on a corporate retreat in Swansea Wales

Events, Co-working & Speakers

Large & Small Events
Workshops, Conferences & More
Guest Speakers & Extras

In addition to our love for group adventure travel, we are also an experienced events team – here to take care of whatever event you need. Supported by our amazing network of suppliers and close partners, we can add on events of all shapes and sizes, providing that convenient one-stop shop service of events, accommodation and activities. So, whether you are planning a large 400 person conference with offsite activities, a fun incentives retreat with adventure and parties, or a strategic getaway for time reconnecting with colleagues and some private workshops and wellness – we have you covered! It’s all bespoke for you, so do contact us to get a no-obligation quote or call us for a friendly chat today.

Breakdown:

Events of any size: 10 people workshop up to 1000+ people conference
Motivational guest speakers with a story from epic adventures in life. Great for events and more personal skills workshops
Event services including staging, sound & lighting, film & media crews, comperes & much more
Branding, signage and printing
Delegate and staff accommodation
Catering
Event logistics
Event staffing
Delegate travel – both domestic and overseas

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Team building accommodation Gower near Swansea in south Wales

Accommodation, Food & Travel

Variety of Group Accommodation
Transfers & Travel
Food & Drinks

As part of our team building service we are here to make your life super easy by taking care of as much of those travel essentials as you wish. Our network of options includes group accommodation that we know works well for teams, food & drink options that meets the goals and the travel you need. We know that these elements play a crucial role in the overall experience you have with us in Wales, so we have tried & tested quality options that enhance your time with us. We have something for most budgets and we deliver tailor-made trips so why not contact us today for a no-obligation quote.

Breakdown:

Team Building accommodation perfect for groups. From private country cottages, glamping safari lodges and 3* to 5* hotels
Private transfers both locally and from your base in the UK / airports
Although we aren’t ATOL protected, as a collective service our partners can take care of flights to further help you with a handy one-stop shop service
We know that food and drink is at the heart of good socialising and is the fuel for adventure – so we go the extra mile in ensuring we tick the right boxes with convenience, culture, taste and healthy energy to keep you going. From BBQ nights, tasty packed lunches, fresh lobster on the beach to the best Welshcakes in town – we have this covered!

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A team enjoy a beach yoga and wellness session on a corporate retreat in Gower Wales

Wellness & Workshops

Yoga & Relaxation
Mindfulness & Healthy Living
Mindset

The perfect partner to feeling re-energised by being active and having fun in the outdoors is feeling enlightened through wellness. Combining elements such as beach yoga with surfing, being motivated by a guest speaker’s story on mindset, or a group meditation that you can implement into your office routine are just a few ways we can treat your team to the complete active and wellness event.

Breakdown:

Learn from motivational guest speakers with a focus on overcoming fears, pushing our boundaries in life and working on mindset, mental and physical health
Mindnourishing workshops: finding the perfect balance in body and mind through nutrition sessions and cooking classes. Includes the option to tweak your office eating habits for a more focused, healthy and energised team!
Yoga lessons for all levels, both in nature, at the accommodation or indoor studios. Includes the option for a ‘yoga for the office’ focus that you can all implement back at home
Meditation & mindfulness sessions
Massage and relaxing holistic treatments
Physiotherapy
Workshops to overcome life blockers such as mindset, low confidence and fear
Communication and trust workshops

We can either add these elements on to an active getaway for your team or we can run a pure wellness focused retreat with that sole focus. It is all bespoke based on our areas of specialities, so please do contact us to find out more and get a no-obligation quote.

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A team reaches the summit of Snowdon while on a charity event challenge as part of team building within the UK

Team Challenges

Team v Team Competitions
Charity Challenges
Push the Adventure Levels

Adventure presents the perfect opportunity for a bespoke team challenge. With us managing that challenge you can relax knowing you have a fun and professional team to deliver it with a nice mix of events, travel and adventure industry experience. Whether you want to push the boundaries on a multi-night expedition raising funds for a charity, a fun team map reading race or a surf competition – the list can be near endless, we have loads of ideas and options to suit your goals.

Breakdown:

Here to help you safely push the boundaries and limits for exciting team adventures
Choice of outdoor activities & watersports
Fun team events and competitions, from beach Olympics, assault courses, surf competitions with judges and interviews to races across Wales following clues
Tailor-made charity challenges based around adventure
Accommodation, food & drink plus your travel essentials included
Branding and printing from clothing to event banners
Make it a surprise survival challenge! Need to know basis as you pass certain levels to the end goal

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Why Adventure With Us…

Corporate Retreat Activities

We work as one big team with our activity providers, making sure that together we offer a high quality experience. Perfect for team retreats, wellness and fun incentive events to put big smiles on the faces of your hard working crew!

Events & Travel

Our handpicked destinations offer quality corporate travel & events options. From a variety of group accommodation, good travel links, meetings & events facilities to catering. Combined with good times for the perfect team getaway.

Group Specialists

Specialists in corporate retreats for group numbers between 6 up to 200+ people – you name it! With our award winning customer service we are here to take the stress off your hands and deliver a trip you’ll remember for many years!

Quality Team Time

Our corporate retreats provide a motivational environment away from the daily hustle. Combine nature, good vibes and fun adventure for the perfect setting to bounce fresh business ideas and catch up on those important team talks.

Big Blue Adventures delivers quality corporate retreat activities & events in the UK and Portugal, combining a range of adventures & experiences to covering the essentials, such as group accommodation like cottages & hotels.

We can also organise transfers, food & drink and even your important offsite meetings.

We make everything tailor-made for your team, using our expert knowledge and network to deliver the perfect stress-free corporate getaway in Wales.

Check out our locations & when you’re ready, please contact us via the quote button, website chat or call us today.

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Khrystyna Y.

Big Blue organized a fantastic Management retreat for our team of 25 managers in Madeira in June... 2023. Working with them was enjoyable, and they are true professionals with excellent people skills. They paid close attention to details and made sure everyone had a great time at the event. They handled unexpected challenges well, and we were impressed with their ability to adapt. They took the time to understand our company's needs, and everyone agreed it was the best retreat we've had so far, all thanks to Big Blue Adventure. We highly recommend them for any special event. Looking forward to working with them again!read more

Christina F.

Heleen and Nuno of Big Blue recently provided services for our company trip to Lisbon. They... organised and supported all aspects from logistics with our hotel, through to all the team building activities and trips. Any last minute requests were dealt with quickly and proactively - nothing was too much trouble. Every single aspect ran perfectly and we all felt well looked after.Their customer service is excellent and they are extremely fun and pleasant people to be around and work with…they felt like part of our team.I have no hesitation in recommending them and look forward to working together with them again in future.read more

Q R.

Fantastic experience. Highly recommend Big Blue Adventure for corporate retreats ! Thank you... Heleen and team 🙏 .read more

Big Blue Adventures previous corporate retreat, team building and incentive clients

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Why We Love This…

“Wales is an amazing adventure playground that offers world class corporate retreat events within the UK. What I love here are the vast options and everything is pretty close by for some epic day trips. For me I get a buzz having a laugh with a team, seeing them bonding through fun adventures and heading back home with smiles and a new energy. It’s a nice part of our job!”

Daniel – Co-Owner

Corporate Retreats Wales, UK