Private Snowdonia Essentials Hollyhead Shore Excursion

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7 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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 Breath-taking Padarn Park & National Slate Museum to learn of our monumental history with mining, set within some of the most spectacular scenery in Snowdonia. Quest to 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.
Snowdonia has been declared the most beautiful national park in Europe, join me and discover it for yourself!

What's Included

Driver & Transport by 8 seat business class minibus
Our finest expert local guide with years of local knowledge of the area
Company insurance and liability
Fun, smiles and laughter are always free
Gratuities - Tips
Lunch and snacks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

For Holyhead LL65 1DJ, UK pick up:
Outside the port exit there is bus and taxi pick up locations

For Holyhead Marina Ltd, Newry Beach, Holyhead LL65 1YA, UK pick up:
Newry Beach, Holyhead, LL651YA

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 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

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Menai Bridge

    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

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    North Wales

    Enjoy the return scenic drive along the North Wales coast hugging the coastline and seeing its lovely beaches and mountainous shores

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Conwy Town Walls

    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)

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    We stop at the hiding guarding Welsh dragon. Set in green woodland we visit this beautiful sculpting that's said to be guarding the valleys and national park of any invading people with bad intentions.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Penrhyn Quarry

    Its time to combine our past industrial history of mining and combine it with modern adventure. Here we will learn of snowdonias past to present in the iconic setting of blue lakes backed by steep stepped faces.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Snowdonia-Eryri National Park

    We visit and have a number of photo stops. A historic drive of nant Francon pass in the heart of welsh farmlands. Other iconic stop of Lake Ogwen, where you will learn about the historic find and its connection to King Arthur, and finally 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

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Pen-y-Pass

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 9

    See some of the most spectacular scenery in North Wales at Padarn Lake, Dolbadarn Castle and beyond to 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

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Llanfairpwllgwyngyll

    This final stop is dependant on time. If we have some spare time we stop. 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!

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Castell 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 colorful streets and stylishly redeveloped waterfront of the Menai.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Stroller prams must be small and collapsible / foldable due to space
  • Infant seats for 0-3 yrs must be brought by yourselves for this tour
Supplied by Adventure Tour Snowdonia

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Private Sightseeing Tours
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Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
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