Portmeirion, Castles and Snowdonia Tour

Visit the Italian inspired village of Portmeirion on this fun day tour of Wales. Not only will you spend time in this charming seaside village, but you’ll also visit Caernarfon and Conwy Castles and Snowdonia National Park. Your tour guide will take you around the area regaling you with information about the history and culture of the area as well as local stories and myths! Be sure to bring your camera for this exciting tour of one of the most picturesque parts of Wales!

1. 1

   Llandudno

   10 min

   We meet at Llandudno Railway Station (red bus stop ) on Augusta Street (LL302AD) directly outside the stations main entrance. We leave prompt at 8.30am so please be early.

2. 2

   Great Orme

   30 min

   After our introduction, we will hop onto our minibus and take a drive around Great Orme's one-way road with its spectacular mountain drop off into the sea, showcasing nature at its finest. Wild goats, birds, famous Kashmir wild goats and often we see seals and dolphins. Also limestone cliffs and caves, and wonderful views towards Snowdonia

3. 3

   Conwy

   1.8 hours

   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)

4. 4

   Smallest House in Britain

   10 min

   Marvel at this little gem set upon the bank of the estuary and built into the castle walls is Great Britain’s smallest house. With arms outstretched, you can touch either side. (small fee to enter internal of house)

5. 5

   Caernarfon

   45 min

   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.

6. 6

   Portmeirion Village

   2.3 hours

   Enjoy a tour of Portmeirion, wandering around the colourful renowned Italian style coastal tourist village set in stunning surroundings and gardens. There are shops, cafés, tea-rooms and restaurants. This is best described as an artful and playful village with a fantastic collection of architectural relics. Also known as a romantic, picturesque, relaxing and often enchanting village. A “happy relief” from the “rigid irrationalities and the calculated follies” of the modern world.

7. 7

   Snowdonia National Park

   1.5 hours

   On the return trip, you'll drive through part of the Snowdonia National Park, where we will get to see some of its dramatic mountains and many beautiful lakes. We will drive through traditional quaint welsh mountain villages, see canyon gorges and rivers as well as learning about the local welsh history.

8. 8

   Snowdonia-Eryri National Park

   30 min

   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

9. 9

   Stop 9

   15 min

   Visit the Ugly House. Is it ugly or is it beautiful? You decide! We stop to learn the unique story behind this one and only type feature set next to the river setting

10. 10

    Swallow Falls

    30 min

    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. (small entrance fee)

11. 11

    Llanrwst

    20 min

    We stop off at the majestic location of Tu-Hwnt-I'r Bont, the second most photographed and painted image in Snowdonia! Set next to river with the iconic bridge. This location at various times throughout the year is quite simply stunning.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Infant seats for 0-3 yrs must be brought by yourselves
• Stroller prams must be small and collapsible / foldable due to minimum space
• Only small day bags allowed (no large baggage)

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.