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3-Day Lake District Explorer Small-Group Tour from Manchester

3 days
Start and end in Manchester
4.8
16 traveler reviews
3-Day Lake District Explorer Small-Group Tour from Manchester - Rabbie's Tours
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
Age range 5 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Ambleside and its stunning scenery
  • Capture Kirkstone Pass's breathtaking views
  • Walk by Ullswater and see Aira Force waterfall
  • Visit Castlerigg and uncover ancient rituals
  • Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Windermere

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  1. Day 1
  2. Day 2
  3. Day 3
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  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Optional
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Number of tours

38

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.2
  • 4.7
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  • IV
    · October 20th, 2024
    Really enjoyed this 3 day tour - our guide, Clive, being an especially great asset to the entire proceedings. Recent wet weather causing road closures affected our itinerary as did rain on our 3rd day. But thankfully Clive was able to adapt it such that we didn't feel we missed out at all. The commentary was lively and well-informed. The places visited were interesting. Accommodation was good (although a double bed would have been nice for this single traveller)
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    Trip date: October 2024
  • CH
    · September 9th, 2024
    We had a wonderful time on our tour of the Lake District! Our tour guide, Clive, was so knowledgeable about the area and was very flexible as to what sights to see. He took very good care of us.
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • JH
    · July 19th, 2024
    We weren't sure what to expect by this tour because we aren't the kind of travelers who usually book tours, but we knew we couldn't drive in the UK as US drives unfamiliar with the roads and that was true for I think anyone but our driver, Clive, who expertly navigated roads and road diversions with aplomb. He was also kind and lovely and informative and funny and welcoming and warm and full of stories that enhanced the journey. He was a perfect tour guide and driver. Flexible with our needs, complimentary with our punctuality (and we were blessed to have a punctual group) and my fellow tour group members were also lovely and delightful and I feel we really lucked out with an excellent group, but most especially with Clive -- give the man a raise!
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    Trip date: July 2024
  • WM
    · July 11th, 2024
    We were dropped in different villages each for 1 to 1.5 hrs in 3 days but some are obviously too small and have not much to see, especially in rainy days. I would like to spend more time in big villages such as Ambleside and Bowness. However, we had to skip our lunch for more sight seeing time at these interesting villages with various tourist spots.
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    Trip date: July 2024
  • EF
    · June 24th, 2024
    Very well organized and the pace was perfect.
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    Trip date: May 2024
  • LS
    · April 28th, 2024
    This was my first experience with Tour Radar and in particular Rabbie’s Tours which was the actual tour operator in England : it was all very good, the guide was excellent (Stuart, assisted by Adam, even took us to places that were not initially programmed but turned out to be very much worth visiting such as Langdale pikes which even ended up being our group’s favourite !), the itinerary and the accommodation extremely satisfying, and the overall organization really good !
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    Trip date: April 2024
  • 3-Day Lake District Explorer Small-Group Tour from Manchester reviewer 7
    · October 8th, 2023
    We had a great trip. Ouf tour guide Chris couldn’t have been mord pleasing, caring and committed to making our trip as enjoyable as possible. He was an excellent driver , very safe and mindful of our comfort. Also we were blessed with the flexibility of thd tour in very wet conditions.
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    Trip date: October 2023
  • SC
    · September 1st, 2023
    Had a lovely time. The tour itinerary was organized very well. Our tour guide Chris was very nice and friendly.
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    Trip date: August 2023
  • KW
    · August 6th, 2023
    James 2 made my tour wonderful! He found all sorts of secret, surprise places to visit and was extremely knowledgeable about what we were viewing and the history of each area. He was so friendly and as a lone traveller (there was only me on the tour!) he made me feel very relaxed as if I were travelling with a good friend! Thank you James 2!!
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    Trip date: August 2023
  • MG
    · July 27th, 2023
    The tour was a great experience with particular...
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    Trip date: July 2023

Dates & Availability

3 days
3-Day Lake District Explorer Small-Group Tour from Manchester
From Manchester to Manchester

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    Svenja

    Asked on March 15th, 2025

    Can I request a ground floor room?

    Accommodation
    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      You can add this request when booking so our accommodation team is aware of your preference.

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    Kimberly

    Asked on January 14th, 2025

    Can I be on a waiting list for March 3-5, 2025? Alternately does your company have another 3-day trip in the area with some literary reference that I could do instead?

    Tour Details
    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten January 2025

      I'm afraid we aren't running this tour in the winter months; the first departure this year is Monday 07 March. We have some tours leaving from Edinburgh and Glasgow of the Scottish Highlands, and a 2-Day tour from London of southern England as well.

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      Kimberly

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      Please share the details of the 2 day tour of Southern England.

    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten January 2025

      The tour is Windsor, Sonehenge, Bath & Oxford 2-day tour from London. This spends the overnight in Bath, and some highlights of the tour are Windsor, Stonehenge, The Cotswolds, The town of Oxford. The tour will depart at 8:30am from the Greenline Coach Terminal on Bulleid Way in Victoria, SW1W 9SH. You will return to London at around 7pm the next day.

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    Amelia

    Asked on September 18th, 2024

    How many travelers are allowed on the tour?

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten September 2024

      The tours are designed for small groups, usually not exceeding a specific number for an intimate experience.

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    Vanessa

    Asked on August 7th, 2024

    Does the 3 day Lake District tour include an opportunity to visit the Beatrix Potter homestead?

    Tour Details
    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten August 2024

      This tour does not include a visit to the Hill Top Beatrix Potter House. We do visit the nearby village of Hawkshead on day 2, but there is no visit to the house itself.

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    Jacob

    Asked on July 22nd, 2024

    Do you offer more bus tours departing from Manchester. We are coming from Canada to see Coronation Street and would like to fill up a week or so of sightseeing.

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    Transport
    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten July 2024

      Did you have any rough dates or specific locations in mind? We have a few 3-Day tours from Manchester -- 3-Day Lake District Explorer; 3-Day Snowdonia, North Wales & Chester; and 3-Day Yorkshire Dales & Peak District. We also offer tours departing from other cities, such as London or Bristol.

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    Matthew

    Asked on January 2nd, 2024

    Will I receive a confirmation for my booking?

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten January 2024

      Yes, you will receive a confirmation email with all relevant details regarding your booking.

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    Denis

    Asked on December 30th, 2023

    Are the accommodations close to restaurants?

    Accommodation
    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten December 2023

      The accommodations are generally close to local restaurants and pubs for evening meals.

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    Hendrik

    Asked on December 21st, 2023

    Can I bring a large suitcase on the tour?

    Transport
    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten December 2023

      Luggage is limited to 14kg per person, and larger items may need to be stored differently.

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    Werner

    Asked on December 10th, 2023

    Are there regular stops for meals during the tour?

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten December 2023

      Yes, the tour includes regular stops throughout the day, allowing time for lunch and evening meals.

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    Marko

    Asked on November 13th, 2023

    Is it possible to leave the tour early?

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    • Rabbie's ToursOperatorWritten November 2023

      You can leave the tour at scheduled stops, such as Kendal, but please inform us in advance.

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    • For any tour departing before July 18th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 18th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Rabbie's Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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