Cornwall Tours & Vacations

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

There are multiple ways you can travel to Cornwall including by plane, driving, catching the train, or by coach. Each option depends on where you're travelling from with flying being the quickest option if you're travelling from outside England. Getting to Cornwall by car or coach is also a good option as you get to take in the breathtaking English countryside as you make your way to Cornwall. Catching a train is usually the cheapest option but the price of tickets will vary depending on the season you're travelling in and where in the UK you're travelling from. 

Making your way around Cornwall once you're there is also easy, thanks to the county's excellent transportation services.

Cornwall offers an extensive range of bus and rail routes that'll quickly take you through the city center and surrounding regions.

Driving around Cornwall with clearly marked signs and car rental services in the town is also efficient.

Cornwall is also relatively flat and has a stunning natural landscape, so cycling and walking the coastline and countryside is popular too. 

Due to Cornwall's location at the most southerly tip of England, it generally experiences warmer and sunnier weather than anywhere else in the country.

While this means Cornwall experiences roughly 1,541 hours of sunshine per year, it also still sees a lot of rainfall regardless of the season with January and December being the wettest months.

The warmest month of the year is July however, it's unlikely the weather in Cornwall during summer will get to extreme levels.

What to pack for your trip to Cornwall largely depends on what time of the year you travel in and what type of holiday you want to have.

If you're going to be doing a lot of hiking or other outdoor activities, it's recommended you pack a sturdy, comfortable pair of boots or shoes, as well as long trousers and waterproof jackets.

If you travel in winter, remember to pack scarves, beanies, gloves, long shirts, and jumpers.

For summer travel, you should pack t-shirts, shorts, dresses, and a light cardigan or jumper for chilly evenings.

We are committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. We do our best to help you see the world, regardless of physical or mental limitations. 

We are always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them toward the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.