From Coast to Castle
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The definitive luxury Cornwall walking tour: Tintagel to St Michael's Mount along the South West Coast Path, the trail now on screen in The Salt Path.
From £5,100 per person
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Kernara offers luxury Cornwall tours for travellers who want more than a guidebook. Every tour is led by a local expert who knows the hidden coves, the private gardens, and the stories that no group bus tour will ever tell you. Small groups, handpicked hotels, fine dining, every detail taken care of. Whether you’re planning a luxury Cornwall walking holiday or a chauffeured driving tour of the region, this is Cornwall at its very best.
Uncompromising luxury
From boutique hotels to fine dining, everything highest standard.
Beyond the guidebook
Hidden coves, private gardens, and secret paths.
Effortless adventure
From transport to dining to accommodation, we take care of everything.
Curated in Cornwall
Every tour is crafted by our local guides; no scripts, just passion.
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From Coast to Castle
Book now · 2027
6 nightsUp to 10 guests3-6 miles daily
The definitive luxury Cornwall walking tour: Tintagel to St Michael's Mount along the South West Coast Path, the trail now on screen in The Salt Path.
From £5,100 ppper person
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The Hidden North
Book now · 2027
6 nightsUp to 10 guests5-6 miles daily
Walk Cornwall's wild north coast on the South West Coast Path, the trail from The Salt Path: Tintagel, Bodmin Moor, Clovelly and luxury hotels throughout.
From £5,050 ppper person
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Six guided walking adventures across Cornwall, each capped at ten travellers.
We run only one small group walking tour per week, throughout the season.
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The Grand Tour
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6 nightsPrivateLuxury chauffeur
The complete Cornwall, chauffeured throughout. From the Arthurian ruins of Tintagel and the fishing harbours of the north coast to Fowey, St Michael's Mount, the Minack Theatre and the galleries of St Ives, this private driving tour covers the Cornwall most visitors spend years piecing together, with a driver-guide throughout and a choice of two handpicked luxury hotels at every location.
From £7,450 ppper person
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Legacy & Landscapes
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6 nightsPrivate4-6 miles daily
A six-night luxury walking tour on Cornwall's South West Coast Path, the 630-mile trail from The Salt Path: engine houses, hidden coves and handpicked hotels.
From £5,025 ppper person
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PrivateTailor-made tours shaped around you, on the dates that suit you, with your own guide throughout. Always private.
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Why book with Kernara?
Authentic Cornish adventure
Every itinerary is shaped by people who live here. Our guides know the back lanes, the tide times, and the stories that never make the guidebooks.
Small groups, considered pace
Tours are capped at ten travellers, with time to linger, ask questions, and notice the details. No hurry, no scripts, no megaphones.
Seamless travel,
end to end
From the airport to the final farewell, every transfer, hotel and meal is taken care of. Round-the-clock support from a real person, throughout your trip.
Complete financial protection
Book with confidence. Every Kernara journey is fully protected, with a 20% deposit, transparent pricing, and a 30-day worry-free cancellation window.
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Common questions
Kernara tours start from £5,025, or $6,745, per person and include six nights' luxury accommodation, all breakfasts and lunches, three dinners, guided walks, and all transfers throughout. There are no hidden costs; everything is laid out clearly when you get in touch.
Every tour includes six nights across three handpicked hotels, five days of guided walking or driving, all breakfasts and lunches, three out of six dinners, and comfortable transport between each location. Your guide is with you throughout, a local expert who knows Cornwall inside out.
We do. Kernara works with guests from across the US who want a genuinely luxurious Cornwall experience. We're happy to help with travel arrangements from London or any major UK gateway, call our US support line (+1 833 477 6495) and we can create the perfect Cornish vacation. Note, we currently do not offer flight packages but can advise on which airports or cities are best to fly into.
April through October gives you the best combination of weather, long daylight hours, and the full Cornish landscape in bloom. Summer (June–August) is warmest; May and September offer the same beauty with fewer crowds. We run tours year-round, and our guides know how to make every season special.