Private Snowdonia Essentials Hollyhead Shore Excursion

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!

1. 1

   Holyhead

   10 min

   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

2. 2

   Menai Bridge

   15 min

   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

3. 3

   North Wales

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

4. 4

   Conwy Town Walls

   1 hour

   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)

5. 5

   Stop 5

   20 min

   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.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   45 min

   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.

7. 7

   Snowdonia-Eryri National Park

   1.3 hours

   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

8. 8

   Stop 8

   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.

9. 9

   Padarn Country Park

   40 min

   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

10. 10

    Llanfairpwllgwyngyll

    20 min

    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!

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    Castell Caernarfon

    40 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.

• 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

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