MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Overview
Exploring the sights and scenery of the Lake District from Manchester can be challenging without a rental car. Instead of stringing together train and bus journeys; choose this full-day tour that offers comfortable transportation and a knowledgeable guide to provide insight into the region’s highlights. Walk through Blea Tarn, follow hidden roads through Ambleside, taste fresh gingerbread from the famous Grasmere Gingerbread, and so much more. Let us take care of the details while you relax and enjoy the beauty of the largest national park in the UK.
What's Included
- Air conditioned vehicle
- Digital diary uploaded to our Facebook page (optional)
- Full narration throughout the day
- Transport between locations on a minibus or coach
- Pick up and drop off at Manchester Airport
- Food and drink - you may bring your own lunch or purchase at a large choice of shops and cafes
- Tickets for Windermere Lake Cruise (optional)
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Manchester M90 3RR
UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Bowness-on-Windermere
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ambleside
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Little Langdale Valley (pass by)
Blea Tarn
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grasmere
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-169033P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Air conditioned vehicle.
- Digital diary uploaded to our Facebook page (optional).
- Full narration throughout the day.
- Transport between locations on a minibus or coach.
- Pick up and drop off at Manchester Airport.
- Food and drink - you may bring your own lunch or purchase at a large choice of shops and cafes.
- Tickets for Windermere Lake Cruise (optional).
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure – Sightseeing Day Trip Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Air conditioned vehicle
- Digital diary uploaded to our Facebook page (optional)
- Full narration throughout the day
- Transport between locations on a minibus or coach
- Pick up and drop off at Manchester Airport
- Food and drink - you may bring your own lunch or purchase at a large choice of shops and cafes
- Tickets for Windermere Lake Cruise (optional)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
