Dive headfirst into Wales and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.
Wales rewards curiosity - find small but mighty music venues alongside dramatic castle ruins, and wildflower-bordered lanes that lead to hidden coastal nooks. Our on-the-ground experts have relaxed on Pembrokeshire's best beaches, climbed Pen-y-Fan, and wandered Cardiff's vibrant markets. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Wales travel guide. Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning your trip to Wales effortlessly, including:

• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Inspiring photography and detailed maps including a pull-out map of Wales
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from visiting Welsh castles, to hiking the mountains of Southeast Wales, and seeing every side of Eryri (Snowdonia)
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Welsh culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Updated as part of Lonely Planet's reimagined guidebook collections, built to help travellers plan smarter, travel easier and explore with confidence
• Covers: Cardiff; Bannau Brycheiniog & Southeast Wales; Swansea, the Gower & Carmarthenshire; St Davids & Pembrokeshire; Mid-Wales; Eryri & the Llyn; Anglesey & the North Coast

 
Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Wales.