Cornwall coastal view

🇬🇧 Cornwall Coastal Explorer – 7 days

United Kingdom: St Ives, Penzance, Land's End, St Michael's Mount

7 days / 6 nights max 16 people from £1,295

Dramatic coastlines, fishing villages, and cream teas. Explore the rugged beauty of Cornwall with expert local guides, cosy inns, and handpicked experiences.

Day 1: Arrival Exeter – private transfer to St Ives (2.5h). Settle in, welcome dinner at The Rum & Crab Shack (harbour views).
Day 2: St Ives – morning visit Tate St Ives, free afternoon at Porthmeor Beach. Optional surf lesson (advance booking).
Day 3: Penzance & Newlyn – guided walk, then Minack Theatre open-air performance (weather permitting).
Day 4: Land's End & Sennen Cove – 2h coastal hike, pasty tasting at the First & Last Inn.
Day 5: St Michael's Mount – cross at low tide (causeway) or by ferry, explore the castle & gardens.
Day 6: The Lizard Peninsula – Kynance Cove, Lizard Point. Visit the most southerly café.
Day 7: Morning at leisure in Marazion, then group transfer to Exeter (approx. 2.5h). End of services.
Inclusions
  • 6 nights handpicked accommodation (4-star inns & B&Bs)
  • Full English breakfast daily, 3 pub lunches, 2 three‑course dinners
  • Qualified Cornwall guide from Day 2 to Day 6
  • All entry fees: Tate St Ives, Minack Theatre, St Michael's Mount
  • 16-seat Mercedes touring vehicle + driver/guide
  • Welcome pack (map, local produce sample)
Exclusions
  • International flights or train travel to/from Exeter
  • Travel insurance (mandatory, not included)
  • Meals not mentioned (2 lunches, 4 dinners)
  • Optional boat trips, surf lessons, or coasteering
  • Gratuities for guide/driver (discretionary)
Pricing per person (GBP) – 2025
Tour type2-3 pax4-8 pax10-16 pax
Price£1,895£1,495£1,295

Single supplement: £350 | Minimum 4 participants to guarantee departure.
Deposit: 20% at booking, balance due 60 days prior.

2025 fixed departures (availability calendar style)
📅 May 12 – 18 ✅
📅 May 26 – Jun 1 🔵
📅 Jun 09 – 15 🔵
📅 Jun 23 – 29 ✅
📅 Jul 07 – 13 🔵
📅 Jul 21 – 27 🔵
📅 Aug 04 – 10 🔵
📅 Aug 18 – 24 ✅
📅 Sep 01 – 07 ✅
📅 Sep 15 – 21 🔵
📅 Sep 29 – Oct 5 ✅
📅 Oct 13 – 19 🔵
✅ guaranteed / 🔵 limited (4+ booked)
Handpicked Cornwall accommodation
  • St Ives (2 nights): The Queens Hotel ★★★★ – sea view rooms, central location.
  • Penzance (2 nights): The Abbey Hotel ★★★★ – Georgian townhouse, gardens.
  • Marazion (2 nights): The Godolphin Arms ★★★ – directly facing St Michael's Mount.

✨ Upgrade option: St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa (executive suite) add £220 total.
All rooms have en-suite, tea/coffee, and hairdryer.

Transport & transfers

Getting to Exeter: Rail from London Paddington (2h) – we provide detailed joining instructions.
On tour: 16-seat Mercedes minicoach with A/C, reclining seats. Driven by your guide.
Local ferry: Included crossing to St Michael's Mount (if causeway inaccessible).

Unique experiences
  • 🌅 Sunset at Land's End with traditional Cornish pasty & cider tasting
  • 📖 Guided storytelling of shipwrecks at Lizard Point (local historian)
  • 🐟 Visit a traditional pilchard smokery in Newlyn – see how kippers are made
  • 🌊 Optional coasteering adventure (seasonal, book ahead) – jump, swim, climb
Before you go – UK travel tips

🔹 Visa: Most visitors need Standard Visitor Visa (apply via gov.uk). EU citizens use e-gates.
🔹 Weather: Mild but very changeable; temps 12–20°C. Pack layers, waterproof jacket, sturdy walking shoes.
🔹 Packing: Swimsuit (for wild swimming), power adapter (type G), reusable water bottle.
🔹 Currency: GBP (£). Cards accepted almost everywhere; small shops may prefer cash.
🔹 Health: No mandatory vaccines. Travel insurance essential.

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