"Snowdonia Essentials" Holyhead Shore Excursion

High Season

£650

Awe-inspiring National Park

UNESCO world heritage sites

Wales's most spectacular castles

Snowdonia's essentials in a day

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

Amble the medieval castle towns of Conwy & Caernarfon, see great britains smallest house and the worlds first ever suspension bridge.
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. Visit Padarn Park & National Slate musium. Quest to the spectacular setting of Dolbadarn Castle ruins through the forest.
Visit waterfalls and fairytale settings next to the river. Cross the dramatic location of historic Menai bridge, before visiting the village that once boasted the longest name in the world.

Our tour gets underway by pick ng you up at either one of two locations where the ferries drop you. 1. Holyhead Seaport, 2. Holyhead Marina. Please remember to state which pick up you require.
Caernarfon – Take a walk round this world heritage site. After all these years Caernarfon’s immense strength remains undimmed – a brute of a fortress. History comes alive at Caernarfon in so many ways – along the lofty wall walks, beneath the twin-towered gatehouse, the walk town’s narrow and colourful streets and stylishly redeveloped waterfront of the Menai.
Visit the National Slate Museum next. The slate industry was one of the main economic motors of Wales. Step back in time and immerse yourself in a variety of talks and demonstrations to give you real insight into the hardships of past quarry life.

See some of the most spectacular scenery in North Wales at Llyn Padarn (Lake), Dolbadarn Castle and beyond to Y Wyddfa (Snowdon). Occupying a lofty, spectacular spot overlooking the waters of Llyn Padarn, native-built Dolbadarn Castle was once a vital link in the defences of the ancient kingdom of Gwynedd. Constructed by Llywelyn the Great in the late 12th century.
The pass at its highest point is the location of towering hills and foothills of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Dramatically falling into the valley below, and winding roads meander and skirt their way through the craggy cliffs.
We stop at the famous Snowdon viewpoint to take some photos and stand in awe of the panoramic 360 views of the horseshoe and surroundings of the beautiful Nant Gwynant pass and lakes within the valley

Discover the dramatic and beautifully captivating Swallow Falls. This cascading waterfall is where the water from the mountains comes bellowing down and where force meets beauty in this idyllic setting which can be viewed on 3 levels. Easy to reach, yet difficult to leave (small entrance fee).
We drive though the picturesque village of Betws Y Coed.
Gracefully situated and colorific Tu-Hwnt-I’r Bont, is one of Snowdonia’s most photographed and painted images. 15th Century old Welsh courtroom lives on in a spectacular fashion nestled next to river Conwy.
Amble the ancient and medieval castle town of Conwy to view the castles domineering and towering walls, whose magnificent towers stand tall over the beautiful estuary. Also visit the famous and worlds first ever built suspension bridge in 1819.(main castle entry additional)

Enjoy the return scenic drive along the North Wales coast hugging the coastline and seeing its lovely beaches and mountainous shores.
On route we drive over the world famous Menai Suspension Bridge. Designed to carry road traffic between the island of Anglesey and the mainland of Wales. The bridge was the biggest in the world of its time and was completed in 1826 and is a Grade I listed structure.
The iconic welsh village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyll-llantysiliogogogoch, once being the village with the longest name in the world. The village however still does boast some records, and our visit will help reveal all! We’ll even tell you how to pronounce it!
We return to port making sure we drop you at your desired chosen time feeling exhilarated by your trip to Snowdonia