High Season
£650
UNESCO world heritage sites
Traverse Snowdonias Mountain scenery
Learn of welsh culture, heritage and history
Venture Underground to explore an old mine
Low Season
£399
Stories & tales of myths and dragons
Be the king of your own castle
Learn some welsh language
Take home some welsh crafts
What makes this tour unique
Traverse through the Awe-inspiring Snowdonia National Park and its spectacular rugged landscaped driving routes & viewpoints, witnessing great lakes, valleys, rivers and views of Mount Snowdonia Summit. No tour of Snowdonia would be complete without exploring above ground and the depths of our underground mining history. Amble the medieval castle towns of Conwy , see great Britain’s smallest house and the world’s first and second ever suspension bridges
- Our meeting point is Llandudno Railway Station. We start our tour after a briefing, and meander along Llandudno and its promenade before taking the dive of the Great Orme.
- A magical drive around Great Orme’s one-way road with its spectacular mountain drop off into the sea. This is the longest coastal one way road in the UK. Keep an eye out for rock climbers on the limestone cliffs, fishermen casting off the rocks, an abundance of wildlife, birds, wild goats, and often dolphins and seals, as well as views towards the Snowdonia mountains and Anglesey
- We pass through the ancient village of Conwy where you will get the see one of the most beautiful castle settings in Europe.
- View the guarding Welsh Dragon of Snowdonia, hidden in woodland over watching for invaders to our lands. (limited parking – if parking space unavailable we have to bypass this stop)
- Next, you’ll head on to Penrhyn Quarry for a chance to see how our mining history has moved with the times and merged with the adrenaline adventure industry of today’s generations. Once the world’s largest slate quarry to now the world’s fastest zip line!
- We enter the Snowdonia national park, and the glacial valley of Nant Ffrancon. The mountains and lakes here start to envelope us, and the scenery takes a dramatic change.
- Another majestic stop with breath-taking scenery, however next to the lake of Ogwen we learn about a historic find at the lake which is linked to the legend of King Arthur and Excalibur.
- No visit to Snowdonia would feel complete unless you ventured down into one of its many thousands of mines from all the ages. Here we visit a self-guided tour of an old copper mine and its history and workings are revealed.
- Wonder the quaint mountain village of Beddgelert where you will learn the legend of Gelert the faithful hound and how the village has it historic name. And take a walk to the historic monument where Gelert was laid to rest.
- Stop at Snowdonia viewpoint. Know as one of the UK’s most spectacular views, this 360 panoramic view of Snowdonia’s horseshoe, Gwynant Valley and lakes, and the Glyder’s make it a photographers dream.
- Another of snowdonias spectacle. Pen y pass is one of Wales most beautiful drives. A V-shaped valley,dramatic scenery on the drive on route to Llanberis.
- A few minutes walk through woodland are worth the views alone. Dolbadarn Castle, built by the Welsh Prince Llywelyn the Great during the early 13th century is at the base of the Llanberis Pass and overlooks Padarn Lake. The castle was important to both militarily and as a symbol of Llywelyn’s power and authority.
- A quick photo opportunity, looking up the beautiful lake of Padarn towards Mount Snowdon and its sculpting of the grand sword of Excalibur
- Built in 1820, the worlds first large scale suspension bridge. We take a drive over this iconic bridge and a stroll under its arches and its breathing surroundings.
- A drive along the beautiful North Wales coastal road, enjoying the mountains, coastal beaches, and scenic views on our return leg to Llandudno
Where is the tour pickup point?
Red bus stop outside Llandudno Railway Station, Augusta Street, Llandudno, LL30 2AF
Private Snowdonia’s Mountains, Lakes & Mines Tour
