Adventure Groups London

London to Canterbury Cycling Adventure

# London to Canterbury: A One-Day Bicycle Adventure ## Leave London in the morning. Arrive in Canterbury by bike that evening. 80 miles / 130 km · 4,175 ft climbing · Mixed surface · Gravel/MTB only · 6 riders * Meet: London Bridge, 7:00 am * Briefing: 7:00 to 7:30 am * Depart: 7:30 am * Estimated Canterbury arrival: 8:30 pm * Train home ## This is not another Sunday loop. It is a proper point-to-point cycling adventure. We will meet at London Bridge station at 7:00 am, brief, leave at 7:30 am and spend the day cycling all the way to Canterbury, leaving London behind and watching the landscape gradually change around us. From the Thames and Greenwich, we will head east through London and into Kent before continuing through countryside, villages, woodland, quiet lanes, gravel tracks, natural trails and the picturesque landscape of the Kent Downs. By the time we reach Canterbury at around 8:30 pm, we will have ridden approximately 80 miles / 130 km and climbed around 4,175 ft / 1,270 m. But the distance is only part of the experience. ### The point is that we will have travelled somewhere by bicycle. ## A taste of bicycle travel I created UK Cycling Adventures after returning from a 2,000 km solo unsupported cycling journey from London to Oslo, Norway. One of the things I came to love about travelling by bicycle was the experience of leaving one place in the morning and reaching somewhere completely different by evening. You experience every mile between the two. You see the city disappear. The roads become quieter. The landscape changes. You discover places you would otherwise never visit. Eventually, after hours on the bicycle, another city appears ahead of you. ### That feeling of arrival is very different when you have earned the journey yourself. London to Canterbury is designed to give you a one-day taste of that experience. Think bicycle travel. Think bikepacking. Think adventure. Without needing to disappear for a week. ## The route The ride combines road and off-road terrain. Expect cycleways, quiet roads, gravel, woodland tracks, natural surfaces and some more adventurous sections as we make our way across Kent. Along the journey we will encounter historic landscapes, villages, countryside, sections around the Pilgrims Way, viewpoints and places that make this more than simply riding from A to B. I have personally recced the complete route before the event, confirming the final line, difficult sections, planned food and water stops, railway escape points and any access issues. You will receive the final route and essential rider information before the adventure. ## Six riders only This adventure is limited to six riders. A small group allows us to ride socially, keep track of one another, deal with problems more easily and actually experience the journey together. ### We are not racing and this is not a performance ride. However, we do have a destination to reach. We will maintain a steady, sustainable pace throughout the day that allows us to reach Canterbury at approximately 8:30 pm, regrouping regularly and stopping for food, water and interesting places along the way. Some off-road sections and steep climbs will require us to dismount and walk. You should therefore be comfortable riding for several hours and capable of completing a substantial long-distance ride. ## What does the £60 include? Adventure: £60 per person, limited to six riders. Your place includes a carefully researched, planned and personally recced route, small-group ride leadership, GPX route, planned food and water stops, railway exit planning, weather and transport checks, rider briefing, group leadership and reasonable assistance throughout the journey. Food, drinks and your train ticket from Canterbury back to London are not included. You will need to cover your own train journey home. Further information about the recommended train options will be sent to participants before the adventure. ## How difficult is it? This is a challenging full-day adventure. You do not need to be a racing cyclist, but this is not suitable as your first long ride. You should already have experience of longer-distance cycling and be confident riding on mixed terrain. ### If you have comfortably completed a 40 to 60-mile ride and are confident on mixed terrain, this could be a natural next challenge. There will inevitably be tired legs. There may be mud, mechanical problems or a hill that looks considerably less attractive after 60 miles than it did on the map. That is part of adventure cycling. ## Gravel and technical sections There will be loose gravel, uneven surfaces, potholes, mud, roots and potentially slippery sections. Ride within your own ability. Nobody is expected to ride a technical section they are uncomfortable with. Getting off and walking will be necessary at some points. * 40.1 miles asphalt * 14.1 miles paved * 11.7 miles unpaved * 9.07 miles gravel * 6.39 miles natural ## What bikes are suitable? The route contains substantial off-road sections and is not suitable for road bikes. Therefore this adventure is for gravel bikes and mountain bikes only. The recommended minimum tyre width is 40mm, but riders should expect surfaces including gravel, unpaved tracks, woodland and natural trails. ### Please note that e-bikes are not suitable for UK Cycling Adventures. We love the simplicity and rhythm of traditional bikes, and part of what makes our adventures special is the direct connection with the landscape, travelling together at a shared pace, and the rewarding effort of reaching each destination under our own power. ## What happens if I cannot finish? We help each other. If someone has a puncture or manageable mechanical problem, we are not going to simply disappear into the distance. However, this is also an adventure built around self-sufficient cycling. Each participant is ultimately responsible for their own bicycle, food, hydration, equipment and journey home. The route is carefully planned with several exit points close to railway stations along the route. If you become unable to continue, we will help you reach an appropriate exit point where reasonably possible, but you must be prepared to arrange and pay for your own onward journey. That is part of being prepared for a point-to-point adventure. ## Train home Southeastern currently permits standard bicycles on weekend services, and there is no charge or reservation requirement. However, bike space is first come, first served. Southeastern explicitly says groups of cyclists may have to spread throughout the train and might not all be able to board the same service. ### Our aim is to return together, but bicycle spaces on Southeastern trains cannot be reserved. We may need to split between carriages or, if necessary, between services. ## Weather and cancellation This is an outdoor adventure and normal British weather is part of the experience. Rain alone does not necessarily mean cancellation. However, if conditions are sufficiently poor that we consider the ride unsafe or unreasonable to run, the adventure will be cancelled and your £60 will be refunded. You may cancel up to 48 hours before the scheduled start and receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 48 hours of departure are non-refundable. If UK Cycling Adventures cancels the event, your £60 will be refunded in full. ### Safety comes before reaching Canterbury. ## Before you join Please make sure you are comfortable with what this adventure involves. You will need: * A well-maintained gravel bike or mountain bike * Helmet and front and rear lights * Two spare inner tubes * Tyre levers * Pump * Puncture repair kit * Multitool * Chain quick link compatible with your drivetrain * Suitable clothing, including waterproofs and additional layer(s) appropriate to forecast * Enough food and water to remain self-sufficient between planned stops * Emergency snacks * A charged mobile phone * Money or payment card for food, trains and emergencies * The fitness and experience required for an 80-plus-mile mixed-surface ride ### Important: Do not arrive with a new saddle, new shoes, new bike setup or other major equipment that you have never tested on a long ride. A complete preparation guide will be sent before the event. ## Why do it? Because there is something wonderful about looking at another city on a map and thinking: Could I actually get there by bicycle? And then doing it. We will leave London together at 7:30 am. We will watch the city give way to Kent. We will ride through countryside, villages, tracks and woodland. We will stop, eat, talk, take photographs and keep moving east. And sometime around 8:30 pm, tired and probably very ready for food, we will roll into Canterbury knowing that the entire distance between London and Canterbury passed beneath our own wheels. ## Think adventure, not cycle club. ### One city in the morning. Another city by evening. More than 80 miles of England between them. London to Canterbury. Six riders. One proper adventure.

Hiking Scafell Pike 10 miles Lake District Weekend Adventure YHA Hostel

# 🏔️ LAKE DISTRICT WEEKEND ADVENTURE ## Scafell Pike • Mountains • Lakes • Adventure ### ⚠️ PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING This event is advertised across **4 Meetup groups**, so additional people may attend from the other groups. We have **only 8 hostel places** available — 4 female + 4 male beds. A dedicated **WhatsApp group will be created for confirmed participants only.** 📅 **Friday evening – Sunday evening** 🎯 **Age: 19–49** 💷 **£250** The most strategically located hostel and the best hostel in all of the Lake District has been booked for this weekend. This is reflected in the price. *** # 🏔️ SATURDAY — SCAFELL PIKE Our main challenge is **Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain at 978m (3,209 ft).** 📍 Start: **Great Langdale, approximately 9:00am** 📏 Route: **10–11 miles / 16–18 km** ⏱️ Approximately **8 hours walking / 9 hours including breaks** 💪 **Demanding / strenuous** Expect steep climbs, descents, rocky and uneven mountain terrain and changeable weather. **This is NOT a beginner's hike.** Previous long-distance or mountain hiking experience is strongly recommended. The exact route may be adjusted depending on weather, conditions and group safety. *** # 🧭 EXPERIENCED MOUNTAIN GUIDE The event is led by an **experienced, professionally trained and qualified Mountain Leader**, with **first-aid training** and extensive mountain experience. Our guide has completed **Scafell Pike more than 50 times over approximately 20 years** and has extensive experience of mountain navigation, route management and group leadership. *** # 🛏️ FRIDAY — GREAT LANGDALE HOSTEL Please arrive in the Lake District by Friday evening. 🚆 Train travellers should aim to arrive at **Windermere Station by approximately 9:00pm**, where we will arrange transfer to Great Langdale. 🚗 A car group will also travel from London, with limited spaces potentially available. We have accommodation at a **YHA hostel in Great Langdale**. ### ONLY 8 BEDS 👩 4 female beds 👨 4 male beds Breakfast is included on Saturday and Sunday. We will also provide: 🥪 Packed lunches 🍎 Fruit & snacks 🥜 Nuts 🍫 Protein bars 🥤 Drinks Vegetarian requirements can be accommodated where possible. *** # 🌊 SUNDAY — EXPLORE THE LAKES After Saturday's mountain challenge, Sunday will be more relaxed. We plan to explore areas around: 🌊 Ambleside 🌊 Windermere 🏘️ Hawkshead and Lake District villages 📸 Scenic viewpoints and countryside We aim to return towards **Windermere Station** in time for the journey home. 🚆 Target arrival back in London: **approximately 9:00pm Sunday.** *** # 💷 £250 — WHAT'S INCLUDED ✅ 2 nights hostel accommodation ✅ Friday transfer from Windermere Station ✅ Local weekend transport ✅ Scafell Pike hiking organisation ✅ Sunday Lake District exploration ✅ Breakfast Saturday & Sunday ✅ Packed lunch Saturday & Sunday ✅ Snacks, fruit, nuts & protein bars ✅ Drinks ✅ Event organisation and logistics ### ❌ NOT INCLUDED 🍽️ Saturday evening dinner — everyone pays for their own meal. 🚆 Train tickets to and from the Lake District. *** # 🚗 BRING YOUR CAR & SAVE Participants bringing a **suitable car** and helping with group transport may receive a **significant discount from the £250 price**. At least **2 cars** are expected on the weekend. Please contact the organiser before booking if you can drive. *** # 🚆 TRAIN TRAVEL Travelling from London, Manchester or elsewhere? **Contact the organiser before purchasing your train ticket.** We may be able to help eligible participants find discounted rail fares, depending on available fares and railcard arrangements. *** # 🎒 WHAT TO BRING 🥾 Good hiking boots 🧥 Waterproof jacket & trousers 🎒 Hiking backpack 💧 **1.5–2 litres minimum water** 🧦 Spare socks 🧤 Warm layers, hat & gloves 🔦 Headtorch 📱 Fully charged phone 🔋 Power bank 🥾 Walking poles if required 💊 Personal medication ### Hostel essentials 🧴 **Towel — NOT provided** 🩴 Shower slippers 🧴 Toiletries 👕 Evening clothes *** # 🌦️ WEATHER & SAFETY Mountain weather can change quickly. Everyone must arrive properly equipped for wet, cold, windy and poor-visibility conditions. If conditions become unsuitable, the organiser may **change the route, modify the itinerary or choose an alternative hike.** **Group safety always comes first.** *** # 👥 WHO IS THIS FOR? 🎯 **Age 19–49** You should be comfortable with: ✔️ Long-distance walking ✔️ Steep climbs and descents ✔️ Rocky/uneven terrain ✔️ Around 8 hours on the mountain ✔️ Changeable mountain weather **This is a demanding mountain adventure, not a casual countryside walk.** *** # 📍 ONLY 8 HOSTEL PLACES 👩 4 female 👨 4 male Because the event is advertised across several Meetup groups, places may fill quickly. ### 📱 TO JOIN **Please message the organiser through Meetup first.** Once confirmed, you will be invited to the dedicated WhatsApp group. 📱 **WhatsApp: 07590 919391** If WhatsApp is unavailable because of signal/connection problems, contact **Amar, the main organiser, by email.** *** # 🏔️ READY FOR THE ADVENTURE? **Scafell Pike • Great Langdale • Lake District • Mountains • Lakes • Adventure** 🏔️🌊🥾📸🤝 Please read the full description before booking and make sure you are suitably fit and equipped for a demanding mountain day. ### DISCLAIMER This is a **hobby/outdoor group event**. Participants take part voluntarily and remain responsible for their own health, fitness and equipment. Mountain walking involves inherent risks including difficult terrain, falls and changing weather conditions. The organiser will plan and manage the event responsibly, but mountain environments cannot be made completely risk-free. The route or itinerary may be changed when weather, ground conditions or other circumstances require it. **No wild camping is involved — accommodation is provided at the YHA hostel.** . . . . .

🏰 Замок и сады Scotney

💥 Неспешное путешествие по живописным просторам Кента начнется с очаровательного Royal Tunbridge Wells, где нас встречает **The Pantiles**, знаменитый георгианский променад с изящной колоннадой, под которой словно застыла эпоха курортных прогулок XVIII века. В воскресное утро здесь особенно людно и празднично: вдоль мощёной улицы разворачивается ярмарка с домашней выпечкой, ремесленными сувенирами и ароматом свежесваренного сидра. Мы неторопливо прогуливаемся между прилавками, заглядываем в антикварные лавки и вдыхаем воздух старинного города, который когда-то был излюбленным местом английской аристократии. 🍀 Следующий отрезок маршрута ведёт нас вглубь природы, к загадочным **Eridge Rocks** — скоплению песчаниковых скал, причудливо изрезанных временем и поросших мхом. Эта получасовая прогулка по лесным тропинкам дарит ощущение полного единения с дикой природой: солнечные зайчики пробиваются сквозь кроны деревьев, а тишину нарушает лишь щебет птиц и шелест листьев под ногами. Здесь легко забыть о городской суете, ощутив себя первооткрывателем, нашедшим потайной уголок старой Англии. Затем наступает время гастрономического удовольствия — мы направляемся в **[The Nevill Crest & Gun](https://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/nevillcrestandgun)**, паб с полутысячелетней историей, который местные жители считают лучшим местом для воскресного обеда. Внутри вас встречает атмосфера настоящего английского трактира: тёмные деревянные балки, потрескивающий камин и гостеприимные хозяева. Здесь подают классическое воскресное жаркое с золотистым йоркширским пудингом, нежнейшей говядиной, хрустящим картофелем и густой подливкой, а в дополнение — местный эль, сваренный по старинным рецептам. Это не просто обед, а целый ритуал, который заряжает энергией и настроением на вторую половину дня. 🌺 После сытного обеда мы отправляемся к главной жемчужине нашего маршрута — **замку и садам [Scotney](https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/scotney-castle)**. Этот удивительный ансамбль, раскинувшийся в долине, захватывает дух с первого взгляда: на крутом склоне возвышается викторианский особняк, а внизу, среди зеркальной глади озера, покоятся живописные руины средневекового замка, оплетённые плющом и розами. Мы бродим по тенистым аллеям, спускаемся к воде, любуемся отражением башен в озере и фотографируем каждый уголок этого сказочного места. Сады, разбитые террасами, поражают разнообразием растений: здесь и пышные рододендроны, и изящные магнолии, и тихий розарий, благоухающий даже в начале осени. Мы позволяем себе раствориться в этой красоте, забыв о времени, — благо, что в запасе целых два с половиной часа, чтобы обойти все тропинки, подняться на холм для панорамного вида и просто посидеть на скамейке, слушая плеск воды и птичьи трели. Рядом с замком расположилась деревушка **Lamberhurst** — крошечный уголок старой Англии с каменными коттеджами, сельской церковью и парой уютных чайных, где можно купить домашний джем или мед. Можно не торопясь пройтись по её тихим улочкам, вдыхая аромат влажной земли и осенних листьев. Собравшись с мыслями и уложив в памяти все яркие образы, мы покидаем этот райский уголок и отправляемся в обратный путь. Дорога до Лондона пролетает незаметно — мы обсуждаем увиденное, делимся фотографиями и строим планы на новые путешествия. К вечеру мы снова в Лондоне, усталые, но счастливые, с ощущением, что этот воскресный день подарил нам нечто большее, чем просто экскурсию — он подарил нам кусочек настоящей, неторопливой Англии, которую хочется открывать снова и снова. 📝 План поездки: 📍 **08:45 Встреча** у отеля **[Hotel Novotel London West](https://goo.gl/maps/isJaR8654Y62)**, 1 Shortlands, W6 8DR (рядом с Hammersmith Station) 📍10:30 — 11:30 Старый город Royal Tunbridge Wells: [воскресная ярмарка](https://visittunbridgewells.com/event/the-pantiles-market-2/2026-10-11/), прогулка по историческому пешеходному променаду The Pantiles, уютные кафе и магазины 📍12:00 — 12:30 Легкая получасовая прогулка [Eridge Rocks](https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/eridge-rocks) ([карта](https://dnu7gk7p9afoo.cloudfront.net/eridgerockswebmap1.pdf)) 📍12:30 — 13:30 Воскресное жаркое в лучшем местном пабе [The Nevill Crest & Gun](https://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/nevillcrestandgun) в здании с 500 летней историей 📍14:00 — 16:30 Замок и сады [Scotney](https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/scotney-castle) (от £10) рядом с деревней Lamberhurst 📍16:30 Отправление 📍18:30 London, Hammersmith 👣 Продолжительность путешествия зависит от погодных условий и дорожных пробок. ✅ Включено в стоимость: ⚜️ Аудиогид на русском ⚜️ Тур-менеджер, говорящий на русском и английском языках ⚜️ Транспорт, организация мероприятия ⚜️ Профессиональный водитель с курсами IAM/RoSPA ⚜️ Администрация и помощь во время путешествия ⚜️ НДС и все налоги, комиссия платежной системы (карта/банк/PayPal) ❌ Не включено: ❌ Входные билеты: цены указаны в плане путешествия ❌ Питание во время путешествия: индивидуальный выбор ❌ Трансфер в место встречи и после завершения поездки ❌ Остановки автобуса для посадки/высадки пассажиров по пути следования ❌ [Страховка](https://www.coverwise.co.uk/) в случае травм, потери багажа и личных вещей, отмены тура в последнюю минуту ❌ [Evebus Club](https://evebus.com/ru/evebus-club/) – переносы броней без потерь, [выбор посадочного](https://evebus.com/ru/seating-plan) места ❌ Экскурсовод: £20 с человека при условии набора группы от 6-ти участников 🎒 Что взять с собой: ☑️ Воду/еду по желанию ☑️ Фотокамеру и зарядку для телефона ☑️ Хорошее настроение 🙂 ✳️ Обо всем остальном мы позаботимся. Поэтому просто явитесь в указанное время и место и наслаждайтесь поездкой!

⛰️ Сноудон 🆕

### ⛰️ **Покорите высочайшую вершину Уэльса с комфортом!** 🇬🇧 Для нашей команды это уже 67-й 📊 документально подтверждённый подъём, проведённый под руководством Mountain Leader нашей компании — Максима 🧭. В первый день нас ждёт знакомство с одними из самых красивых и интересных мест Северного Уэльса 🌿. Первой остановкой станет **Powis Castle and Garden** 🏰 — один из самых впечатляющих замков Уэльса, окружённый знаменитыми террасными садами 🌸. Первая крепость была построена здесь ещё в XIII веке из красного песчаника 🧱. На протяжении столетий замок расширялся, а его облик менялся в соответствии со вкусами его владельцев. Одной из самых старых башен уже более семи веков ⌛, а внутри замка хранится уникальная коллекция произведений искусства и антиквариата 🖼️. Powis Castle также пользуется популярностью у любителей мистики и охотников за привидениями 👻. Особая достопримечательность замка — его великолепный террасный сад, который считается одним из самых красивых в Великобритании 🇬🇧✨. Затем мы продолжим путешествие через живописные горные пейзажи Уэльса 🏔️ и проедем вдоль живописного горного озера **Bala Lake** 🌊 в национальном парке Сноудония. Его длина составляет около 6 км, а максимальная глубина достигает 42 метров. Окружённое горами и практически нетронутой природой, озеро является прекрасным местом для тех, кто хочет отдохнуть от городской суеты и насладиться спокойствием природы 🕊️. Следующая остановка — **Betws-y-Coed** 🌲, живописный горный посёлок, окружённый лесами и горами. Его название с валлийского переводится как «Молитвенный дом в лесу» и связано с расположенной здесь церковью Святого Михаила XIV века ⛪. Природная красота, спокойная атмосфера, уютные улочки, небольшие магазины 🛍️ и многочисленные пешие маршруты 🥾 сделали Betws-y-Coed одним из самых популярных туристических мест Северного Уэльса. Здесь можно неспешно прогуляться, насладиться местными пейзажами и почувствовать настоящую атмосферу валлийской деревушки 🏡. После этого мы посетим знаменитый водопад **Rhaeadr Ewynnol Swallow Falls** 🌊, который часто можно увидеть на фотографиях, открытках и картинах Уэльса 📸. Мощные каскады воды стремительно стекают по скалам в долину реки, создавая впечатляющее зрелище ✨. Прогулка рядом с водопадом позволяет увидеть его с разных ракурсов и насладиться окружающим лесом и горными пейзажами 🍃. После насыщенного дня мы отправимся в Llanberis и разместимся в **Royal Victoria Hotel** 🏨. Здесь у нас будет свободное время для отдыха и подготовки к главному событию путешествия 💤. Второй день станет главным приключением нашей поездки — нас ждёт покорение **Snowdon** 🏔️, высочайшей вершины Уэльса. Высота Snowdon составляет 1 085 метров над уровнем моря 📏, и эта величественная гора по праву считается жемчужиной национального парка Сноудония 💎. Наш маршрут начнётся в живописном Llanberis, расположенном у подножия горы, на берегу озера **Llyn Padarn** 🏞️. Мы поднимемся по **Llanberis Path** — самому протяжённому, но при этом одному из наиболее пологих и живописных маршрутов к вершине Snowdon 🥾. Именно этим маршрутом пользовались первые туристы ещё в викторианскую эпоху 🎩. Подъём займёт около трёх часов ⏱️, после чего нас ждёт примерно три часа спуска. По мере набора высоты пейзажи будут меняться буквально на глазах: зелёные долины с пасущимися овцами 🐑 постепенно уступят место каменистым горным склонам 🪨, а воздух станет прохладнее и свежее 🌬️. По пути перед нами будут открываться захватывающие панорамы на Llyn Padarn, долину Nant Peris и окружающие вершины Сноудонии. В хорошую погоду ☀️ с высоты открываются впечатляющие виды в сторону Ирландского моря 🌊 и острова Англси. На склонах горы можно встретить диких пони 🐴 и горных баранов 🐐, совершенно не боящихся туристов. Ближе к вершине маршрут становится более каменистым, добавляя восхождению настоящее ощущение горного приключения 🧗‍♂️. Финальные метры подъёма самые волнительные! Ещё несколько шагов — и перед нами открывается панорама бескрайних горных хребтов Уэльса и моря 🌅. На вершине находится знаменитое **Hafod Eryri** — горное кафе ☕, куда в сезон также прибывает исторический поезд **Snowdon Mountain Railway** 🚂. Здесь можно перевести дух, выпить горячего чая или кофе ☕, приобрести памятный сувенир 🎁 и просто насладиться особенным моментом, когда вы стоите на крыше Уэльса, более чем в километре над уровнем моря! 🎉 Восхождение проходит под руководством нашего опытного Mountain Leader Максима 🧭, который обеспечивает организованное и безопасное прохождение маршрута группой 🛡️. Для тех, кто предпочитает не совершать восхождение, предусмотрена альтернативная программа в деревне Llanberis — спокойный отдых и пикник 🧺 у подножия Snowdon с прекрасным видом на вершину. Можно будет наблюдать за туристами, поднимающимися по склонам 🔭, и наслаждаться атмосферой гор, не отправляясь в длительный поход. После горного приключения нас ждёт обед 🍽️, а затем мы отправимся обратно в Лондон 🚌 с чувством выполненного долга, яркими впечатлениями и множеством фотографий 📸, которые будут напоминать об этом путешествии! ✨ 📝 **День 1 — Суббота:** 📍**07:45 Встреча** у отеля[ ](https://goo.gl/maps/isJaR8654Y62)**[Hotel Novotel London West](https://goo.gl/maps/isJaR8654Y62)**, 1 Shortlands, W6 8DR (десять минут от станции метро Hammersmith) 📍12:30 — 14:30 [Powis Castle](https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/powis-castle-and-garden) и самые великолепные [сады](https://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/assets/website/national/regions/wales/places/powis-castle-and-garden/pdf/powis-castle-and-garden-map.pdf) Уэльса ([от £7.50](https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/powis-castle-and-garden#place-opening-times)), время на обед 📍15:00 — 15:15 Озеро Bala Lake 📍16:00 — 17:00 Горный курортный поселок [Betws-y-Coed](http://www.betws-y-coed.co.uk/) 📍17:15 — 17:45 «Ласточкин водопад» [Rhaeadr Ewynnol Swallow](http://www.betws-y-coed.co.uk/feature_pages/item/1067/Swallow_Falls_Betws_y_Coed.html) 📍17:45 — 18:30 Путешествие по живописной дороге через долину Ogwen с видами на горы Сноудон и Трифан 📍18:30 Заселение в отель [Royal Victoria](https://maps.app.goo.gl/adVU3BYacG64nGde7) в Llanberis, свободное время 📝**День 2 — Воскресенье:** 📍07:00 – 07:45 Завтрак 📍08:00 Отправление 📍08:00 – 14:00 Восхождение на Snowdon от Llanberis (3 часа вверх, 3 часа вниз ) 📍08:00 – 15:00 Альтернатива подъему — время в Llanberis, исторический поезд Snowdon Mountain Railway ([от £25](https://snowdonrailway.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/76532?catID=71812&navItem=1345338)), прогулка к озеру Llyn Padarn, замку Dolbadarn Castle, водопаду Ceunant Mawr или пикник у подножия горы с видом на вершину, где увидим поднимающихся 📍14:00 – 15:00 Обед в деревне Llanberis 📍15:00 Отправление 📍21:00 London, Hammersmit ✅ **Включено в стоимость:** ⚜️ Тур-менеджер, говорящий на русском и английском языках ⚜️ Транспорт, организация мероприятия ⚜️ Профессиональный водитель с наградой RoSPA Gold ⚜️ Администрация и помощь во время путешествия ⚜️ **Восхождение из Llanberis продолжительностью до 6 часов** в составе организованной группы под руководством **Mountain Leader** ⚜️НДС и все налоги, комиссия платежной системы (карта/банк/PayPal) ⚜️ **Отель комната на одного - частное размещение** ❌ **Не включено:** ❌ Входные билеты: цены указаны в плане путешествия ❌ Питание во время путешествия: индивидуальный выбор ❌ Трансфер в место встречи и после завершения поездки ❌ Остановки автобуса для посадки/высадки пассажиров по пути следования ❌ [Страховка](https://www.coverwise.co.uk/) в случае травм, потери багажа и личных вещей, отмены тура в последнюю минуту ❌ [Evebus Club](https://evebus.com/ru/evebus-club/) – привилегии для участников программы, в том числе переносы броней без потерь ❌ Гид-экскурсовод – вместо гида помощь водителя/тур-менеджера \*\*\* 🎒 Что взять с собой: ☑️ Воду/еду по желанию ☑️ Фотокамеру и зарядку для телефона ☑️ Мелочь для чаевых и отличное настроение ☑️ Треккинговые ботинки 🥾 (обязательны для тех, кто планирует восхождение на Сноудон) ☑️ При необходимости не более одной ручной клади весом до 10 кг (40x30x20 см) ✳️ Обо всем остальном мы позаботимся. Поэтому просто явитесь в указанное время и место и наслаждайтесь поездкой!

Hike in Snowdonia Weekend Adventure Best Hostel Accommodation Booked

# 🏔️ SNOWDONIA WEEKEND ADVENTURE ## Mount Snowdon • Mountains • Lakes • Wales ### ⚠️ PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING This event is advertised across **4 Meetup groups**, so additional people may attend from the other meetup groups. We have booked **only 10 hostel beds** — 5 female + 5 male. Private exclusive shared dorms only for our group. A dedicated **WhatsApp group will be created for confirmed participants only.** 📅 **Friday evening to – Sunday evening.** 🎯 **Age: 19–49** 💷 **£280 all-inclusive package.** You will be back home by Sunday evening 9-10 pm. Latest. We aim to get you on the 5 pm Train on Sunday evening. **Why You Should Join and why this package is a bargain ?** Reflected in the price. We have booked absolutely the best Hostel in all of Snowdonia for this hike. The hostel is family run and very clean and welcoming. The hike up mount Snowdon starts from the doorstep of the hostel. Also the way up and down to Mount Snowdon on Saturday is the most scenic and most picturesque route available compared to the other 7 routes available. The organiser has over 20 years experience organising group hiking events in North Wales. So we have selected the best routes up and down the mountain and booked the absolute best hostel in all of Wales for this event. *** # 🏔️ SATURDAY — MOUNT SNOWDON Our main challenge is **Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), the highest mountain in Wales at 1,085m.** 📍 Start: **Approximately 9:00am directly from the hostel** 📏 **4.5 miles up + 4.5 miles down = 9 to 10 miles total.** ⏱️ Approximately **8 hours including breaks** 💪 **Demanding mountain hike** Expect steep climbs, rocky and uneven mountain terrain and changing weather. **This is NOT a beginner's hike.** Previous long-distance or mountain hiking experience is recommended. The exact route may be adjusted depending on weather and mountain conditions. *** # 🧭 EXPERIENCED MOUNTAIN GUIDE The event is led by an **experienced, professionally trained and qualified Mountain Leader**, with **first-aid training** and extensive mountain experience. Our guide has extensive experience leading groups in Welsh mountain environments. *** # 🛏️ FRIDAY — SNOWDONIA HOSTEL We have booked **absolutely the best-located hostel in Wales** for this hiking adventure, providing an excellent base for Mount Snowdon. 🚆 **Train group:** Depart London Friday afternoon and aim to arrive at **Bangor Station by approximately 8:30pm**. 🚗 **Car group:** Drivers will travel from London or nearby areas on Friday afternoon. The hostel is ideally located so that the **Saturday hike starts approximately 9:00am directly from the hostel.** ### ONLY 10 BEDS 👩 5 female beds 👨 5 male beds Breakfast and food for the weekend are included. Pub dinners not included. *** # 🌊 SUNDAY — RELAX & EXPLORE Sunday is a **relaxed day — no mountain hiking.** We will take an easy walk from the hostel and explore: 🌲 Nearby forests 🌊 Lakes 📸 Scenic locations 🏘️ Local tourist attractions We may also visit some famous Snowdonia attractions before travelling to **Bangor Station** for the journey home. *** # 💷 £280 — ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE ### ✅ INCLUDED ✅ Hostel accommodation ✅ All transfers in wales included from Friday evening to Sunday evening. transfers/logistics ✅ Weekend local transport ✅ Mount Snowdon hiking organisation ✅ Sunday sightseeing ✅ Breakfasts ✅ Packed lunches ✅ Food, snacks, fruit & drinks ✅ Event organisation and logistical support ### ❌ NOT INCLUDED 🍽️ **Pub dinners** Evening pub dinners are **not included**. Everyone pays for their own dinner. 🚆 Train tickets to and from Wales are also not included. *** # 🚗 BRING YOUR CAR & SAVE Drivers who bring a **suitable car** and take passengers from London or nearby towns may receive a **significant discount from the £280 package.** Please contact the organiser before booking if you can drive. *** # 🎒 WHAT TO BRING 🥾 Good hiking boots 🧥 Waterproof jacket & trousers 🎒 Hiking backpack 💧 **1.5–2 litres minimum water** 🧦 Spare socks 🧤 Warm layers, hat & gloves 🔦 Headtorch 📱 Fully charged phone 🔋 Power bank 💊 Personal medication ### Hostel essentials 🧴 **Towel — NOT provided** 🩴 Shower slippers 🧴 Toiletries 👕 Evening clothes *** # 🌦️ WEATHER & SAFETY Mountain weather can change quickly. If conditions become unsuitable, the organiser may **change the route or choose an alternative hike.** **Group safety always comes first.** *** # 👥 WHO IS THIS FOR? 🎯 **Age 19–49** You should be comfortable with: ✔️ 9 miles of mountain walking ✔️ Steep climbs and descents ✔️ Rocky/uneven terrain ✔️ Around 7–8 hours on the mountain ✔️ Changeable mountain weather **This is a demanding mountain adventure, not a casual countryside walk.** *** # 📍 ONLY 10 HOSTEL PLACES 👩 5 female 👨 5 male Places may fill quickly because this event is advertised across several Meetup groups. ### 📱 TO JOIN **Please message the organiser through Meetup first.** Once confirmed, you will be invited to the dedicated WhatsApp group. 📱 **WhatsApp: 07590 919391** If WhatsApp is unavailable, contact **Amar, the main organiser, by email.** *** # 🏔️ READY FOR SNOWDONIA? **Mount Snowdon • Snowdonia • Wales • Mountains • Lakes • Adventure** 🏔️🌊🥾📸🤝 Please read the description before booking and make sure you are suitably fit and equipped for a demanding mountain day. ### DISCLAIMER This is a **hobby/outdoor group event**. Participants take part voluntarily and remain responsible for their own health, fitness and equipment. Mountain walking involves inherent risks including difficult terrain, falls and changing weather conditions. The route or itinerary may be changed when weather, ground conditions or other circumstances require it. **No wild camping is involved — accommodation is provided at the hostel.** . .

‘Guns, Germs and Steel’ by Jared Diamond

After Work Drinks - 30s, 40s & beyond - Out of Office Adventures Together!

Our very first Out of Office Adventures Together meetup! Are you in your 30s or 40s or beyond.... and want to make the most of your time outside of the office. We’re starting small for relaxed after work drinks in Canary Wharf. No organised activities, no awkward icebreakers and definitely no networking pitches. Just a small group of people in their 30s, 40s and beyond getting together for a drink, a chat and hopefully meeting some people they’d actually like to see again. This is the beginning of the OOO community, so it’s also a chance to chat about the kinds of things we’d love to do next — from London socials to hikes and day trips. **Canary Wharf — exact venue to be confirmed** Coming alone is absolutely encouraged. Grab a drink, meet some new people and help us kick off our first adventure. Great people. Great places. Great times.

🌳 Магический лес

**🌳**Это путешествие в самое сердце зачарованного леса Дин, где реальность легко перепутать с кадрами фэнтези-фильма, а подземный мир оказывается не менее живым, чем поверхность. Вас ждут два совершенно непохожих, но одинаково завораживающих места, ради которых стоит на целый день сбежать от привычного ритма. Первая остановка — древний лес **[Puzzlewood](https://www.puzzlewood.net/)**, будто сошедший со страниц легенд. На участке площадью 14 акров имеются свидетельства добычи железной руды, датируемые римским периодом, а также здесь было найдено более 3 тысяч монет римской эпохи. Здесь нет прямых тропинок: мостки вьются между замшелыми скалами, уводят в расщелины, ныряют под корни деревьев и снова взбираются на холмы. Говорят, именно эти мхи, папоротники и хаотично разбросанные каменные глыбы вдохновили Толкина на создание «Властелина колец». Также загадочная и неповторимая атмосфера Puzzlewood позволила ему стать площадкой для съемок многих фильмов и телесериалов, таких как «Гарри Поттер и Дары Смерти», «Джек — истребитель великанов», «Сон в летнюю ночь», «Тайный сад», «Звёздные войны: Пробуждение силы», «Демоны да Винчи», «Проклятый», «Атлантида», «Волшебники против пришельцев», «Доктор Кто» и многих других. Каждый шаг по деревянным настилам — как путешествие по иллюстрациям к волшебной книге: изумрудная зелень, тихий шёпот листвы, причудливые арки из стволов и внезапно открывающиеся поляны, полные света. Сюда стоит приехать, чтобы почувствовать себя первооткрывателем иного мира — без спешки бродить по лабиринтам, искать фигуры в очертаниях камней и просто дышать этим влажным, пахнущим лесом воздухом. Это место надолго оставляет чувство, что сказка существует на самом деле — стоит лишь позволить себе в неё войти. После короткого обеда в уютном Coleford, где можно перевести дух и попробовать местную кухню, вы отправитесь в **пещеры [Clearwell](https://clearwellcaves.com/)**, природный собор, скрытый под холмами. Спускаясь по ступеням в прохладный полумрак, вы попадаете в пространство, которое человек начал осваивать больше четырёх тысяч лет назад. Здесь до сих пор добывают охру — тот самый природный пигмент, которым пользовались ещё древние художники, и цвета на стенах кажутся живыми: от глубокого терракотового до фиолетового и ржаво-золотого. В огромных залах, наполненных тишиной и эхом капель, выставлены шахтёрские инструменты, старые вагонетки и инсталляции, превращающие пещеру в подземный музей. Но главное — это ощущение: вы стоите внутри древней горы, видите причудливые железорудные натёки и понимаете, что прикоснулись к пласту истории, который старше римских дорог. Холодный воздух, приглушённый свет и чувство тайны делают это место идеальной передышкой от яркого дневного мира. 📝 План поездки: 📍**08:45** **Встреча** у отеля **[Hotel Novotel London West](https://goo.gl/maps/WJDJWDLm2jQ2)**, 1 Shortlands, W6 8DR (рядом с Hammersmith Station) 📍11:30 – 13:00 [Puzzlewood](https://www.puzzlewood.net/) (от £8.50, бронируйте заранее) 📍13:15 – 14:15 Город Coleford и время на обед 📍14:30 – 16:30 Пещеры [Clearwell Caves](https://clearwellcaves.com/) (от £11, бронируйте заранее на слот 14:30) 📍16:30 Отправление 📍19:00 London, Hammersmith 👣 Продолжительность путешествия зависит от погодных условий и дорожных пробок. ✅ Включено в стоимость: ⚜️ Аудиогид на русском ⚜️ Тур-менеджер, говорящий на русском и английском языках ⚜️ Транспорт, организация мероприятия ⚜️ Профессиональный водитель с наградой RoSPA Gold ⚜️ Администрация и помощь во время путешествия ⚜️ НДС и все налоги, комиссия платежной системы (карта/банк/PayPal) ❌ Не включено: ❌ Входные билеты: цены указаны в плане путешествия ❌ Питание во время путешествия: индивидуальный выбор ❌ Трансфер в место встречи и после завершения поездки ❌ Остановки автобуса для посадки/высадки пассажиров по пути следования ❌ [Страховка](https://www.coverwise.co.uk/) в случае травм, потери багажа и личных вещей, отмены тура в последнюю минуту ❌ [Evebus Club](https://evebus.com/ru/evebus-club/) – переносы броней без потерь, [выбор посадочного](https://evebus.com/ru/seating-plan) места ❌ Экскурсовод: £20 с человека при условии набора группы от 6-ти участников 🎒 Что взять с собой: ☑️ Воду/еду по желанию ☑️Фотокамеру и зарядку для телефона ☑️Мелочь для чаевых и отличное настроение ☑️При необходимости не более одной ручной клади весом до 10 кг (40x30x20 см) ✳️ Обо всем остальном мы позаботимся. Поэтому просто явитесь в указанное время и место и наслаждайтесь поездкой!

Petersfield, secluded valleys & dramatic 360 views from Harting Down

**WHAT TO EXPECT - Dramatic hill-top views, secluded valleys and woodland** Distance: **25km (approx 15 miles)** Ascent: c. **570m** Estimated Duration (approx): **6 hours walking** (4km/hr) Difficulty: Moderate to energetic Group size: 20 hikers **HIGHLIGHT** * An undulating hike through the little known western reaches of the South Downs. * Lovely quaint pub for a stop at lunchtime * Stunning 360-degree panoramic views on top of National Trust's Harting Down * Significant views out to the Solent and the Isle of Wight * Deer parks in the later part of the walk * Some beautiful quintessentially English countryside at its best **DESCRIPTION** We'll be walking in part on the South Downs Way, as well as lesser known paths steeped in history. Our day will start in Petersfield - an ancient market town founded in the early 12th century which became a horse coaching centre on the main London to Portsmouth route. We'll then head to Buriton, a lovely historic village just south of Peterfield. From there we will start heading up onto the South Downs Way and then down to South Harting, which sits at the foot of the beautiful South Downs. It is home to one of the major landmarks in the Rother Valley - St Mary and Gabriel Church. This will be our lunch stop at a quaint old pub. We'll be walking off our lunch with a steep climb up onto Harting Down - a stunning 360-degree viewpoint where the higher ground of West Harting Down provides significant views out to the Solent and the Isle of Wight should we have fine weather. We then circle back to Petersfield over fields and along deer park enclosures, with no other hikers in sight. And of course, a well earned drink in a pub in Petersfield! *ps. My walks make time to enjoy the views, take in local history, and look at interesting buildings along the way.* **PROGRAMME** You can choose to **meet at London Waterloo or the Hike Starting Point**. The applicable time and meeting points are detailed below. **MEETING POINT:** We will assemble in front of Information Desk under the large clock, and by the large Pret. **LONDON STATION MEETING DETAILS** **Assembly Time:** 08.30 - for those looking to come in on the Group Save 08.45 - for people who have their own tickets as we move to the train 9.00 - train departs 10.05 - train arrives in Petersfield **HIKE START POINT** Leave at: **10.15** Meetup Point: **Petersfield Train Station** \- outside the front **RETURN** Return trains from Petersfield are 17.44, 18.19, 18.48 (about 1 hour journey) **HIKE COST** The cost for the hike is £12 per person. **TRAIN INFORMATION** For those buying their own tickets, please get a **return to PETERSFIELD** **GROUP SAVE** Group save train fare is **£25.75 -** if you want to join, please message me. *Alternatively, you can buy a Network Railcards for £35/ **year** for similar off peak savings. www.network-railcard.co.uk.* **REVIEWS** [Trip Advisor](https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186338-d19994843-Reviews-AAA_Hiking_Outdoor_Group-London_England.html) \| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AAAHikingUK/reviews) \| [MeetUp](https://www.meetup.com/aaa-outdoor-hiking-adventure-travel/feedback-overview/) **PRICE INCLUDES** · Guided hike planned and led by an experienced AAA leader, trained in Outdoor First Aid. **PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE** · Travel costs · Lunch, drinks or any refreshments · PayPal fees **RECOMMENDED KIT LIST** [(](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist)complete list[)](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/kitlist) · Suitable hiking shoes or boots · Packed lunch and snacks · Water - 2 litres recommended · Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!) · Warm windproof layer e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece · Wicking base layer e.g. Polyester/Tencel/Merino **CANCELLING/REFUNDS** If you can no longer join the hike, please message the Host listed on here, and update your RSVP status to 'Not going', to allow others to take your place. If the hike is full, and you have messaged us and have changed your RSVP to 'Not going', we will refund you, less than the PayPal/Meetup fees. To obtain this, please email info@aaalondongroup.com **after the event**, with the email address you use on your PayPal account and transaction reference. If the hike is not full, unfortunately we will not be able to provide any refund. **QUESTIONS** If you have any other questions, please check visit our [FAQ page](https://mailchi.mp/aaalondongroup.com/frequently-asked-questions). If you are still unsure, contact the event Host shown on this page. We have operated over 1,000 events without significant incidents in the last ten years, achieved through meticulous planning. All participants (members and their guests) in any AAA Hiking event or activity are personally responsible for their fitness, safety and welfare, and must be equipped accordingly. 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Highlights of Peru - Machu Picchu by train & Amazon Extension - 13 Days

Experience life in the Amazon rainforest, feast on ceviche in Lima and discover South Americas greatest mystery on an amazing Machu Picchu tour on this fascinating 2 week trip exploring the very best of Peru. Starting in bustling Lima, continue on to Puno and the culturally rich island of Taquile before engaging with inhabitants on floating Uros Island. Stopover in Cusco to discover the archaeological remains of this ancient Inca capital, before you reach the mysterious Machu Picchu. Spend your final nights in the beautifully raw Puerto Maldonado and discover real life in the Amazon rainforest. **Day 1- 02 Oct 2026- Welcome to Lima** Upon arrival, you will be met by our driver at Lima Airport and transferred to the hotel where early check-in has been arranged. There will be an option in the afternoon to take a walking tour of the historical centre at 1300 with a local guide. **Day 2 - 03 Oct - Explore Lima Free Day** Day at leisure to explore Lima. **Day 3 - 04 Oct- A day of Wonder in Arequipa** After breakfast you will be transferred to Lima Airport for flights to Arequipa. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel for check-in. You will then begin your city tour at the city’s Main Square, upon which sit the most representative buildings in Arequipa. First stop will be the Iglesia de La Compañía de Jesús, a Jesuit church with a lovely Baroque façade and chapel. Inside, there are hundreds of works of art from Peru’s Colonial era. From there, you move on to the traditional districts of Carmen Alto and Yanahuara. An interesting landmark there is the lookout point with incredible arches which are engraved with words from illustrious Arequipeños (citizens of Arequipa), and from where you get a spectacular view of the three volcanoes: Mount Misti, Mount Chachani, and Mount Pichu-Pichu, as well as of the city itself. Next on the itinerary is the Santa Catalina convent, a kind of city within a city. It’s a large complex, 20,426m, and includes cloisters, charming streets, and small plazas that have never changed over its more than 500 year history. During the tour, you will learn something of what life is like for the select group of nuns living there. Lastly, you will visit the Andean Sanctuary Museum on the campus of the Santa Maria Catholic University. It displays the mummified remains of Juanita, a.k.a. the Lady of Ampato, who was a teenage Incan girl sacrificed to the Apus. Her body was discovered on Mount Ampato (6288m) by Johan Reinhard after resting underneath layers of snow for nearly 500 years. Overnight at Arequipa. **Day 4 - 05 Oct - A Journey through volcanic landscapes, wildlife reserves, and thermal pools.** Today you will begin the journey through the town of Yura and the National Reserve of Aguada Blanca and Pampa Cañahuas, stopping in Patahuasi for a break, before continuing onto the village of Chivay for lunch. In the afternoon, you can go to the Calera to enjoy an invigorating dip in the thermal pools. Overnight in Colca. **Day 5 - 06 Oct - Witness Majestic Condors and Stunning Canyons** After breakfast you will again leave early towards "Cruz Del Condor", the best location to admire the Colca Canyon and the flight of the majestic condors if the weather allows it. Then continue the trip by visiting the native towns of Maca, Yanque and Chivay. Finally you will go to Puno. Overnight at Puno. **Day 6 - 07 Oct - Explore Ancient Island Cultures and Floating Islands** The trip begins early as you head out of the city of Puno towards Taquile Island, about 35 kilometres away and 3950 meters above sea level. The culture on the island is old, dating back to Pre-Incan times. The islanders still live according to the traditions and beliefs of their ancestors and are world renowned for their lovely outfits and incredible textiles. In fact, UNESCO has declared the textile art of Taquile Island as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Next, while still on the island, you will visit the community of Huayllano, whose members will show you their normal artistic, handicraft, and farming activities. After this time of sharing, you will enjoy a traditional lunch and then sail over to the famous Uros Islands, a set of man-made floating islands in the middle of the Lake Titicaca National Reserve. Here, you will meet the islanders, hunters and gatherers and descendants of the first altiplano inhabitants, who still live on totora reed platforms. At the end of the trip you will be taken back to your hotel. Overnight at Puno. **Day 7 - 08 Oct - Discover Andahuaylillas' "Sistine Chapel," ancient ruins, and scenic heights** Take in the beautiful scenery as you are driven by bus to Cusco. On the way, you will visit Andahuaylillas, a town with a 17th century church which boasts an amazing organ, decorated with angels and cherubs. You will also visit the Racchi Ruins, known as “The Temple of God Wiracocha”. There will be excellent photo opportunities when you stop at La Raya, the highest point on the road between Puno and Cusco. Overnight in Cusco. **Day 8 -09 Oct- Journey to the legendary Lost City of Machu Picchu** Today you will begin a full day’s excursion to Machu Picchu. In the morning you will transfer to the train station for an amazing train journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, the great mountain top city abandoned by the Inca Empire, reclaimed by the jungle and lost to humanity until its rediscovery in 1911. Along the way, you will enjoy the changing landscapes as you travel from the Andean highlands to the beginnings of the jungle. When you arrive in the town of Aguas Calientes, you will take a 20-minute bus ride up to the Lost City of the Incas, where you will be given a guided tour. In the afternoon you will return to Aguas Calientes, where you will spend the night. \*\*\*Overnight bag required\*\*\* Suitcases will remain in storage in Cusco **Day 9 - 10 Oct - Machu Picchu to Cusco** This morning will be spent at your leisure. You can go back to Machu Picchu again if you wish, however you will need to book this in advance of travel and is subject to availability or alternatively on our last trip the group decided to go to the Hot Springs instead. In the afternoon you will return to Cusco by train and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Cusco. **Day 10- 11 Oct- Explore Cusco Free Day** Free day to explore Cusco or maybe a day trip to Rainbow Mountain **Day 11 - 12 Oct - Your Amazon Adventure Starts** After breakfast, transfer to Cusco airport for a domestic flight to Puerto Maldonado. On your arrival in Puerto Maldonado, you will be welcomed at the airport. Then, we will start our program with a visit by bus around the city. Then we will go to the port where our riverboat will be waiting for us. We will sail across the Madre de Dios River to our lodge (30 km away from Puerto Maldonado). During the trip, you will see rural lands destined to agricultural and livestock activities. If the weather is good, you will sight colorful plants such as the heliconias and maybe animals (caimans, water turtles, herons, cormorants, scavengers and birds of prey). Arriving at the Lodge, you will enjoy delicious Amazon tropical fruit nectars. You will be settled in your bungalows, and you will have a delicious lunch. COCHA CAIMÁN In the afternoon, you will be conducted by our specialized tour guide through an interpretive trail to the Caimán Cocha, a small lagoon where you can see the black caiman and the white caiman, terrible predators at the top of the food chain eating the abundant fauna (many varieties of fish) of the Lake. Upon your return to the Lodge, a delicious dinner will wait for you and you will enjoy free time. **Day 12 - 13 Oct- Puerto Maldonado** Magic begins with birds singing from the Amazon paradise, waking up to the howler monkey calls. A hearty breakfast will provide you with the necessary energy for a morning full of new experiences. LAKE APU VICTOR After breakfast, we will start a hike to the deep forest on conveniently prepared, preserved and signposted trails. On the way, we will cross the riverside to reach high-elevation forests, and then we will descend to floodable forests, to go up again to the hills. During the journey, we will see the widest range of flora and fauna in the wild. Along the way, we will see diverse species of medicinal plants and fruit trees supporting the animal and human populations in the Amazon forests. Some of the most important are the moriche palm, mahogany, chestnut, catahua, cedar, trumpet-wood, copaiba, and shihuahuaco, among others. With luck and in silence, you can see bigger mammals, like the Brazilian tapir and the white-lipped peccary; rodents like the giant otter, the capybara, the spotted paca and the armadillo; primates like the coto or howler monkey, the squirrel monkey, the lion monkey and the black-cap capuchin monkey; reptiles like the iguana and the bothrops atrox; amphibians like the toad and birds like the guan, the partridge, the golden parakeet and the blue, yellow and red macaw. In the rainy jungle you will see insects such as butterflies (Lepidoptera), scarabs (Coleoptera), crickets, cicadas, ants, centipedes and millipedes of several species. We’ll arrive at the majestic Lake Apu Victor surrounded by immense swamps and gigantic trees. Then, we’ll go up to an Amazonian observation deck, from which you’ll get to enjoy a panoramic view on the lake, observe parrots, macaws, toucans, horned screamers, hoatzins, herons and other animals like caimans, turtles, etc. A wide variety of fishes enters Lake Apu Victor with the flooding of (heavy) rainy season. In addition, there are other species of fauna associated to the lake, like the yellow-footed tortoise, the mata mata, the twist-necked turtle, the freshwater blenny, the kinkajou, the white-tailed deer, the Central American agoutis and the giant otter of the Amazon rainforest. Back in the lodge, a refreshing lunch will be waiting for you. MONKEY ISLAND In the afternoon, joined with our specialized guide, we will visit the Monkey Island, few minutes away from the lodge in the center of Madre de Dios River. This island shows an enormous variety of exuberant flora and hosts numerous primate specimens like the black spider monkey, the black-cap capuchin monkey, the squirrel monkey and the lion monkey. Also other species of little mammals like the ring-tailed coati (nasua nasua), the squirrel and an enormous variety of colored birds. Finally, we will complete our visit to the island, enjoying a sunset with the most impressive dusk in the jungle. Back in the lodge, you will taste an exquisite dinner. **Day 13 - 14 Oct- Bid a fond farewell to Peru** Today will be the last day of your tour. After breakfast, you will be transferred by boat to Tambopata River Port and back to Puerto Maldonado Headquarters to retrieve your luggage. From here you will be transferred back to Puerto Maldonado airport for your international flights home. The price of the above tour is £2299.00 based on sharing a twin room (single room £459.00) and does not include international flights. The price is guaranteed for all deposits paid by 01 Jan 2026. If you would like to book click the link below to pay your deposit of £250.00. (Deposits are only refundable if the trip gets cancelled due to government advice.)Travel Insurance is mandatory on all our trips. Places will be limited so places will be offered on a first come first serve basis on receipt of deposit. Please also ensure you have 6 months validity on your passport. We will finalise all entry requirements closer to the date and let everyone have a checklist. Please read the following entry information : [https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/peru](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/peru) Deposit Link https://buy.stripe.com/7sY6oH0Rk6qT3FceRWaR33F What’s included? * Sharing a twin room at 3 and 4 star hotels (single supplement £459.00) * Tourist tickets & entrance fees * Services of English-speaking local guide throughout * All transportation as mentioned in itinerary * Entrance to Machu Picchu * 2 domestic flights

3 Course Meal @ THE MURDÉR EXPRESS PART DEUX - JEWEL OF THE EMPIRE

THE MURDÉR EXPRESS PART DEUX - JEWEL OF THE EMPIRE Join me as they welcome us on board for an incredible immersive experience, a murder mystery with a delicious 3 course menu… …But remember, all is not as it seems and everybody is a suspect, even you. **Pedley Street Station, East London, 1937 (Not A Train Station)** The year is 1937, the height of the British Empire, and Britain’s most famous archeologist, Dr. Errol Earhart, has unearthed the world’s most valuable diamond, the Jewel of the Empire, which is being transported to the Von Cleethorpes estate via Pedley Street station’s, Murdér Express. Along for the journey are a host of new characters, including the dashing Errol Earhart and the mysterious Saskia Selikhov as well as some familiar faces.. ...It’s not long before the diamond is missing, bodies are beginning to pile up and the clock is ticking to catch a killer and recover the Jewel of the Empire. The lights are dim, the whistle blows, and your adventure aboard The Murdér Express begins. As the mystery unfolds around you, a brand-new seasonal menu will be served, created in partnership with award-winning restaurant Lunar, based at the World of Wedgwood in Staffordshire. With two AA Rosettes, a place in the Michelin Guide, and a reputation for bold flavours and exceptional quality, Lunar has created a menu suited for first-class travel in 1937. So, settle into your seat, raise a glass, and enjoy every course as secrets are spilled, alliances shift, and the fate of the world’s most valuable diamond unfolds before your eyes. **MENU** **AMUSE BOUCHE** Tapenade & Cheese Twists **STARTER** Asparagus Velouté **MAIN COURSE** Roast Chicken Breast, Peppercorn & Brandy Sauce, Creamed Potatoes, Broccoli **DESSERT** Chocolate Brownie with Chocolate Sauce and Ice Cream If you have any allergies please let me know, so that i can inform them, dietary alternatives available on request **What's Included** * Entry * A theatrical show * A three-course meal (drinks are not included) * Host fees Meeting new people Making new friends Connecting Socializing Friendly host Coming out of your comfort Zone **What's Not Included** Possible service charge **Price £70 Non Refunded unless cancelled** You can also pay via Eventbrite [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998153057584...](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998153057584?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4_a1dennhb92pvpp&fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpTEpGQ2VFQjlCZDIzQzFpc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHm1uE3zKJtA0hwogrx66GzJa8XtYUHBAgL8Gnw-_7q6Ht6KDQ2Q2MUR9uWEY_aem_HhAhQcBIzVjNa8ie3VLdQQ) **Social Media & Photos** We love capturing the day! Group photos may be shared on **Meetup** and **Instagram**. If you’re camera-shy, just step aside during group shots. Follow us: 👉 [Instagram](http://%5Bhttps//%5B%5Bwww.instagram.com/geta.sociallife/%5D%5D%5D(%5Bwww.instagram.com/geta.sociallife/%5D%5D)(%5Bwww.instagram.com/geta.sociallife/%5D%5D(www.instagram.com/geta.sociallife/%5D))(%5B%5Bhttps://www.instagram.com/geta.sociallife/%5D%5D(https://www.instagram.com/geta.sociallife/%5D)(%5Bhttps://www.instagram.com/geta.sociallife/%5D(https://www.instagram.com/geta.sociallife/)))) 👉 [Facebook Group](http://%5Bhttps//%5B%5Bwww.facebook.com/groups/1563212443940759%5D%5D%5D(%5Bwww.facebook.com/groups/1563212443940759%5D%5D)(%5Bwww.facebook.com/groups/1563212443940759%5D%5D(www.facebook.com/groups/1563212443940759%5D))(%5B%5Bhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1563212443940759%5D%5D(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1563212443940759%5D)(%5Bhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1563212443940759%5D(https://www.facebook.com/groups/1563212443940759)))) 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CmembV4Us1t23glqolnuZw](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CmembV4Us1t23glqolnuZw) **My number just in case is 07957320516** **Email [contact@getasociallife.co.uk](mailto:contact@getasociallife.co.uk) for any enquiries** **📍 THE MURDÉR EXPRESS LOCATION** Pedley Street Station, Arch 63, Bethnal Green, London, E1 5BW **Nearest tube stations:** Bethnal Green (7 min walk) and Whitechapel (10 min walk) Hope to see you at the dinning table

BABY SEALS Hike. Hike the Dunes in Stunning Light OUR MOST POPULAR EVENT

**Update** **We have 16 seats remaining available for this event. Join the waitlist and after you make a deposit payment for your seat reservation via WhatsApp then we will move you from the waitlist to the going list.** This is a ticketed event. Not a FREE EVENT. **We did this event 6 times last year and they were all very successful events** **The only Meetup Group with access to a private 5 star 🌟 Luxury 52 Seater Brand New Coach for these types of trips. To save you both time and money compared to using public transport such as trains and taxis** **Saves you 3 hours of travel time compared to using public transport.** **\-\-\-\-\-\-** **🦭✨ A Magical Day Trip to See the Baby Seals at Norfolk Beach! 🌊🐾** **Coach Trip from London** **Bring Your Best Camera with you and a drone is most welcome and useful too.** ***🦭🐾 Let’s go seal the day together! 🌊💙*** **\-\-\-\-\-\-** **If its full join the waitlist and we will move you to going list after you contact us to make a seat reservation via WhatsApp on 07590 919391.** **🗓️ Date & Time** 📍Meeting point: Outside Stratford Station (near the bus station). WHATSAPP GROUP FOR EXACT Location. 🕗 Departure: 8:05 AM sharp 🕚 Arrival at Norfolk: Around 11:00 AM 🍽️ Pub lunch: 4:00 PM (optional but highly recommended!) 🚌 Return departure: 5:30 PM 🏙️ Arrive back in London: Around 8:30 PM (traffic depending) \-\-\- **🌟 Event Overview** We’re heading to the beautiful beaches of Norfolk to witness one of nature’s most heartwarming sights — hundreds of adorable baby seals! 🦭💙 Every winter, between November and February, the beaches between Horsey and Winterton become home to more than 5,000 Atlantic grey seals, making Norfolk one of the best and largest seal-viewing spots in the world. You’ll see fluffy newborn pups, playful young seals, and giant males lounging on the sand. 🐾 Volunteers will be nearby to answer questions and help ensure everyone enjoys this special wildlife experience safely. After our gentle 6–7 mile easy coastal walk, we’ll head to a local country pub at 4:00 PM for a well-deserved late lunch and a chance to relax, chat, and share photos before heading back to London. 🍻🥧 \-\-\- ***📸 What to Expect*** **✨ Up-close (but respectful!) encounters with baby seals. Close Encounters not always possible. For health and safety reasons. Keep minimum distance of 10 meters for safety reasons.** **🏖️ A scenic beach and dune walk through the Broads National Nature Reserve.** **🌾 Stunning coastal views and charming nearby villages.** **🌤️ A relaxed, friendly group atmosphere with nature lovers like you.** **\-\-\-** ***🦭 A Little History & Fun Facts*** The Atlantic grey seals of Norfolk are one of the largest breeding colonies in England. Each year, female seals return to the same beaches to give birth — and the pups, born with white fur, stay close to their mothers for about three weeks before heading into the sea. In recent years, conservation efforts have helped the population thrive, turning this quiet stretch of coast into one of Britain’s most treasured wildlife spectacles. 🌍💚 \-\-\- **🚶‍♀️ Hike Details** **Distance**: 6–7 miles (easy and mostly flat) **Difficulty**: 🟢 Easy – suitable for all fitness levels **Terrain**: Sand dunes, grassy paths, and beach sections **Duration**: Around 3 hours (including photo stops and breaks) ***Please note: The seals are wild animals — if they approach you, do not touch them. Their mothers may abandon them if they smell human scent.*** **\-\-\-** ***💷 Cost & Payment*** 🎟️ £61 per person Includes: ✅ Return coach transport from London. ✅ Guided coastal hike with a qualified and fully trained and experienced Hike leader. ✅ Organising costs and group coordination **💰 *£11 deposit required to reserve your seat — this event always sells out fast!*** ***All payments are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled by us.*** \-\-\- **🍱 Food & Refreshments** ***🥪 Bring your own packed lunch and water, as there are no shops on the beach.*** ***🍻 Optional pub meal at 4:00 PM (bring cash/card just in case).*** ***\-\-\-*** **🎒 What to Bring** Waterproof hiking shoes or boots 🥾 Warm, weatherproof clothing 🧥 Packed lunch + snacks 🍎 Water bottle 💧 Camera or phone for photos 📸 Good vibes and curiosity! 😄 \-\-\- ***☔ Weather & Safety.*** We go rain or shine! 🌦️ Please dress appropriately — it might be breezy or muddy in places. Even if the forecast shows rain, it’s often just for a short while. Your host is first-aid trained. You are responsible for your own health and safety during the event. The Host is qualified and Experienced Hiking and Mountain Leader. \-\-\- 📱 **How to Book** **📩 Message the host on WhatsApp: 07590 919391** 💷 Pay your £1 deposit to reserve your seat (first come, first served) Once you’re confirmed, you’ll be added to the event WhatsApp group for all travel details and updates. \-\-\- **🚍 Why Coach Travel?** Travelling by coach makes the journey cheaper, faster, and more social! You’ll sit back, relax, chat with fellow adventurers, and arrive together right at the beach — no confusing train changes or long walks from stations. Last year’s trip was an incredible success (we did it 3 times!) and everyone loved it. 💬✨ \-\-\- **⚠️ Terms & Conditions** *This is a social, non-profit hobby group event.* *Participation is at your own risk. Please ensure you have suitable personal or travel insurance if needed.* *Refunds are only issued if the event is cancelled by the organiser.* \-\-\- **💚 Join Us for One of the Most Magical Days of the Year!** There’s nothing quite like seeing hundreds of baby seals up close in their natural habitat — a truly unforgettable experience! Spaces are very limited and this event sells out fast every year, so book your spot early! 🎟️✨ **🦭🐾 Let’s go seal the day together! 🌊💙** \-\-\-