Snowdonia Essentials Holyhead Private Shore Excursion

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Holyhead

  We will pick 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

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Menai Bridge

  Built in 1820, the worlds first large scale suspension bridge. Drive over this world renowned iconic bridge and a stroll under its arches and enjoy the scenic surroundings.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Conwy

  Amble the ancient and medieval castle town of Conwy to view the castle’s 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 fee)

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Bethesda

  View the guarding Welsh Dragon of Snowdonia, hidden in woodland, guarding for invaders to our lands (if parking space unavailable we have to bypass this stop).

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Penrhyn Quarry

  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!

  45 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Nant Ffrancon Pass

  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.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Llyn Ogwen

  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 8
  Yr Wyddfa

  Visit the spectacular Snowdonia Viewpoint. Here youll be stading in awe at the 360 panoramic view looking at the surrounding mountain summits and the lakes in the valleys.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Pen-y-Pass (Pass by)

  Pen y pass is one of Wales most beautiful drives. A V-shaped valley, dramatic scenery on the drive on route to Llanberis.

  Admission ticket free
• 9
  Castell Dolbadarn

  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.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 10
  Caernarfon Town Walls

  Take a walk round this world heritage site or visit the castle innards. (additional fee for main entrance)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 colorful streets and stylishly redeveloped waterfront of the Menai. (additional fee for main castle entrance)

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• North Wales (Pass by)

  Enjoy the scenic north wales drive along the Menai and island of Anglesey on our return leg to port.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Infant seats for 0-3 yrs must be brought by yourselves and have seatbelt connection
• Most areas we visit are easy, however within the mine there are some internal steps to ascend, and a uneven path to navigate
• If you require a Sunday or Monday booking please get directly in contact and we will endevour to free up availability for you

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