Portmeirion, Castles and Snowdonia Tour

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About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–16
Guide: English
Operated by: Adventure Tour Snowdonia

Ages: Children (0–15 years) · Adults (16–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Driver & Transport by 16 seat minibus
Included: Expert local guide with years of local knowledge of the area
Included: Fun, smiles and laughter are always free
Included: Company insurance and liability

Not included

Not included: Snacks
Not included: Gratuities - Tips
Not included: Sightseeing entrance fees

Itinerary

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.
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
Conwy

1 h 45 min

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)
Smallest House in Britain

10 min Admission not included

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)
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.
Portmeirion Village

2 h 20 min Admission not included

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.
Snowdonia National Park

1 h 30 min

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.
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
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
Swallow Falls

30 min Admission not included

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)
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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet at the bus stop pick up point (stop H) directly outside the entrance to the station.

End point

We meet at the bus stop pick up point (stop H) directly outside the entrance to the station.

Using your ticket

Please hand/show your ticket to your tour guide before boarding bus.

Cancellation

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

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