Why choose this Caernarfon tour ?
Discover the history and heritage of our country on our specially crafted day tour of Snowdonia. Together with your guide, you will spend the day exploring the locations of Snowdonia’s stunning scenery, its many mountains and lakes, and learn about its legends and myths. A visit to Snowdonia wouldn’t be complete without a visit underground to an old mine. This tour has everything to take away some wonderful memories of your visit. Photo opportunities are aplenty
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What makes Private Snowdonia’s Mountains, Lakes & Mines Tour a unique experience ?
Meeting point. We start out tour after a briefing, and meander through llandudno and its promenade before taking the dive of the 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 overwatching 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 glicial valley of Nant FFrancon. The mountains and lakes here start to envelope us, and the senery takes a dramatic change
Another majestic stop with breathtaking 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
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 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
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Stroller must be collapsible as limited space is available / Not all locations are stroller accessible
- For infants under 3yrs, you must bring your own child seat.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Transport by 9 seat business class minibus
- Expert local guide with years of local knowledge of the area
- Fun, smiles and laughter are always free
- Company insurance and liability
Not Included
- Admission into Sygun mine £7.50 to £10
- Snacks
- Tips / Gratitude’s
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Adventure Tour Snowdonia.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 9 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Please hand your tour guide your ticket before boarding the minibus.
