Nature at its best - Wales is fantastic! Preseli staff are great, your guides are a blast and food yummy. Awesome weekend!
We
know that spending a semester abroad is an exciting time - and
we're sure that you'll want to make the most of your unique opportunity
to explore the UK and take weekend breaks in Europe. The
Preseli Venture Wales Adventure Weekend has been designed
with this in mind - you'll stay at our 5 star Preseli Venture Eco Lodge,
enjoy unique adventure experiences safe in the hands of our trusted
guides, meet lovely new people, explore the beautiful Pembrokeshire
Coast National Park in Wales - an awesome country with
friendly folk and incredible landscapes.
Preseli
Venture are all about giving you an inspirational
weekend of awesome adventures and new experiences. At Preseli
Venture you'll be out of the city, not on the tourist
trail, but enjoying Britain's only Coastal National Park on the
beautiful, unspoilt Atlantic coastline of West Wales.
check out reviews and photos on our facebook page :)
Robin came to stay on our activity weekend break in Wales and she made this little film about it - sweet! Libby looks cute, Steve does lots of striding on the beach, and everyone looks very happy. Sea kayaking at Abercastle, some surfing at Newgale, some sheepy shots from the coastpath plus lots of hot chocolate drinking in the lodge. Thanks Robin :)
You want Adventure?
Jump from towering rocks
into an ocean swell, traverse rugged sea cliffs above foaming
water and kayak through sun-dappled caves.
Escape from the hassles
of the city as you adventure, chill out and relax in one of the UK's
most unspoilt wilderness areas.
We've been entertaining American
and overseas students for over 20 years and we've been told we're good
at it; each year over 700 study abroad students visit us for what
they routinely tell us was their best weekend in the UK!
"Truly
inspiring, cleansing and invigorating. I had no idea how much
I needed a weekend away from the city. Defy expectations, take
the LEAP"
Kate Williams, Foundation
for International Enrichment
"This weekend
has set my soul at ease. The land is gorgeous, the activities
were thrilling and the meals were absolutely delicious. Thankyou
a thousand times over"
Caitlin Smith, Marymount
College
"Undoubtedly
the BEST weekend I've had in the UK. The food and the staff were
amazing, I had such a good time and I have many great stories
to tell" Julie Ubigau, Syracuse University
"COASTEERING rocks! The scenery
is awesome and Wales is so beautiful. The perfect weekend away
from London" David Mura, Richmond University
"This
weekend was the best in Europe. Coasteering is the bomb! The food
was great and so are all your staff" Joe Friedman, International Enrichment
So
what would make your perfect weekend?
If you want to do something totally
different, totally fun and exciting with new challenges and new
adventures, look no further! Preseli Venture has the perfect combination
of excitement and adrenalin with the space to party and chill-out
in beautiful ocean scenery. Relax and escape from the hassles
of the city and the usual tourist trail.
We have no boring bus trips, no over-crowded cities, no disappointments,
just spectacular beautiful beaches, clean Atlantic ocean swells,
and Preseli Venture adventure guides and hospitality staff that care about showing you a great time
on this amazing coastline.
Choose from our mouth watering menu
of adventure activities:
COASTEERING
Climb, swim and cliff jump into a whole new world. More thrilling
than white water rafting, sea caves and swirling ocean
swells combine to produce a truly wild environment, but watch
out - it's addictive!
SEA KAYAKING
We'll teach you everything you need to know about kayaking to
take a trip round the stunning coastline. Kayak surf between rocks,
paddle against the swirling ocean swells and say 'hi' to the seals.
SURFING
The art and science of riding ocean swells. With a little luck
and some help from our talented instructors you'll be up and standing
in no time at all.
HIKINGWe've
got the National Park trail on the very Western tip of Europe
right on our doorstep. Unwind amongst dramatic scenery, walk the
stunning cliff top trails, and chill out amongst the wild flowers, it's the perfect accompaniment to the adrenalin charged adventures.
The Preseli Venture Lodge
You will stay at our
Preseli Venture Eco Lodge, set right in the heart of the National
Park, close to our local unspoilt beach. The lodge provides for
all your creature comforts during your stay; delicious, wholesome,
home-cooked food, private bar and music, cosy lounge with wood-burning
stoves, awesome music system, pool table, traditional Pembrokeshire courtyard to watch the beautiful
Atlantic sunsets, sheltered bonfire area for chilling out under
the stars, comfy beds and hot, hot showers! Our local village
pub is just a one mile walk away, perched on the hill-top village
of Mathry and overlooking the Preseli Hills, source of the 'bluestones'
of Stonehenge.
How much will a weekend break cost?
There are 2 costs for
the weekend; one is your payment to Preseli Venture and theother
is for the train or bus ride to get to Wales.
Check out theHOW TO GET HERE section for details of the cheapest ways
to get to Preseli Venture
Adventure Weekend 2010
£175 January
£179 February and March
£189 April onwards
This is an ALL INCLUSIVE price and
there are no hidden extras on this trip. Once you have paid for
the trip and bought your ticket for travel you will not need to
spend any more money - unless you want to buy some drinks at the
bar!
The price for your trip includes:
2 nights comfy 5 star eco lodge accommodation
all meals (yummy home cooked food!) from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch
3 half day adventure
sessions in the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
all specialist equipment
including toasty warm winter wetsuits, and socks so you
are warm and cosy in the water at all times
qualified and friendly
adventure guides who really know their stuff
a dedicated event co ordinator - who will look after you through the whole event, from picking you up at the station to waving you goodbye
transport for the activities
free train and coach
station transfers at certain times
all teas, coffees and cold drinks at the lodge
We know that
travelling on a budget can sometimes be a challenge - that's why
we like to be clear on what you'll get for your money. A £85
weekend trip might seem like good value until you realise that
it doesn't include food, accommodation or activities - in Paris
you could pay up to £10 for a cup of coffee! We are confident
that our adventure weekends are excellent value for money, you
won't be able to match like for like with any other trip.
Choose 2 activities
from:
Coasteering
Sea Kayaking
Surfing
And the third activity
is a beautiful Coastal Hike on the world famous
Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
You do need to be able
to swim to take part in the water activities but if you are a
non-swimmer don't worry - you can still have an excellent weekend
with us. You can mix and match 'dry' activities like mountain
biking and coast path hiking - just give Preseli Venture a call
and we will help you choose.
Making a Booking
The Preseli Venture Event Manager will co-ordinate your weekend, right from
your initial enquiry, through to attending to every detail during
your stay and waving you goodbye on Sunday afternoon.