School Rugby Tour to Wales

On a school rugby tour to Wales, your players will be completely immersed in a culture with rugby at its heart. Wales as a nation is completely and utterly in love with the sport of rugby union. A tier-1 nation, Wales have competed at every single Rugby World Cup and have won the Six Nations (and its predecessors) 26 times!

There are four professional teams, which all compete in the Pro12 tournament, and over 200 WRU-affiliated clubs below them. Your team will pit their skills against local opposition of a good standard, giving them the opportunity to experience Welsh rugby culture, and build on their experience and confidence.

Make this an even more memorable trip by adding tickets to watch a professional match at the Principality Stadium (formerly the Millennium Stadium) in Cardiff. This trip is designed to leave your team feeling inspired and as passionate about their sport as the Welsh!

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Board executive coach and travel to Cardiff

Afternoon

Explore Cardiff Tour of the Principality Stadium

Evening

Check in to accommodation Evening meal at the Red Dragon Centre

Day 2

Morning

Visit Cardiff International Pool

Afternoon

Friendly fixture against local opposition

Evening

Evening meal Watch Cardiff Devils ice hockey match

Day 3

Morning

Check out of accommodation Friendly fixture against local opposition

Afternoon

Visit Bounce Below

Evening

Travel home by executive coach

2 nights' bed & breakfast accommodation
Staff twin room upgrade
Executive coach hire throughout tour
x 2 fixtures
Free staff place ratio 1:10
Detailed information pack
Itinerary planning service
VAT

Accommodation

YHA Cardiff Central

This great youth hostel is within walking distance of the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Castle and many more of the Welsh capital's best known attractions. The hostel offers free Wi-Fi throughout, as well as three conference rooms. A buffet breakfast featuring hot and cold items is served every morning in the restaurant/bar area. With a total of 320 beds, this hostel offers a great choice of room options, including dormitory, family and double rooms, all of which benefit from en-suite facilities. Students will love the modern décor and youthful atmosphere at this fantastic hostel in the heart of the Welsh capital.

Holiday Inn Express, Newport

The Holiday Inn Express is just 12 miles from the Principality Stadium and offers great value for school groups on rugby tours. All rooms feature air-conditioning, free WiFi access, en-suite bathroom facilities and tea/coffee-making facilities.

Mercure Swansea Hotel

This hotel boasts the Brecon Beacons and Gower Peninsula on its doorstep, and is still just three miles from Swansea city centre. And the Liberty Stadium is just a short walk away. There’s a heated indoor pool, for when it’s too cold to venture to the nearby beaches. All bedrooms benefit from free WiFi access.

Village Hotel Club

Just a short drive out of Cardiff city centre, and just 5 miles from the Principality Stadium is the Village Hotel. There’s a fantastic fitness centre here with an indoor heated swimming pool and gym.

Excursions

Cardiff International Pool

Whether you want to swim in the Olympic-size pool or slip and slide your way down the flumes and lazy river, there is plenty to keep you busy at Cardiff International Pool.

Cardiff International White Water

Learn to surf, cross a high ropes trail, navigate a raft through a white water course or come together over a team building raft construction activity right in the heart of Cardiff at the White Water Centre.

Cardiff Devils Ice Hockey Game

Enhance your sports tour with a visit to 2015 Champions Cup holders the Cardiff Devils and spend an evening watching a thrilling ice hockey game.

Professional Rugby Coaching - Cardiff Blues

Spend a day with Pro12 team Cardiff Blues.

Cardiff Arms Park Tour

Take a tour of Cardiff Blues’ home ground, including the chairman’s room, complete with one of just two original 1905 All Blacks jerseys.

Cardiff Castle Tour

Learn more about Cardiff’s rich history at Cardiff Castle.

Professional Rugby Coaching - Ospreys

Spend a day with Pro12 team Ospreys.

Doctor Who Experience

This iconic TV series is filmed in Cardiff, so where better to explore the world of Doctor Who.

Principality Stadium Tour

Head to the stronghold of Welsh rugby with a tour of the Principality Stadium.

Bounce Below

Explore one of the most unique playground around.

Supporting you every step of the way

Creating your perfect sports tour

Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in school sports tours and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a tour to suit your group’s needs and meet your tour objectives.

Launching your tour to parents and students

The next step is to get your tour approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. Here you’ll find loads of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start working on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your tour (making the whole process a lot less stressful for you).

Support while you’re away

While you’re out on tour, we’ll be at the end of the phone 24 hours a day to provide support should you need it. We’ll also send you a final info pack before you go and you’ll be able to access all your tour documents via the free Vamoos app.

After your trip

When you return from your sports tour, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, which helps us continue to improve the service we offer. And we can start planning your next tour too, so you can give parents plenty of time to pay for it (and so it’s less stressful for you).