Snowdonia & The 3 Castles Tour

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About this activity

Explore the three most famous castles - Conwy, Dolbadarn, and Caernarfon on this day tour of Wales. You’ll also visit the beautiful Snowdonia National Park, the Penrhyn Quarry and even make a stop at Britain’s Smallest House! This tour is the perfect combination of history, heritage, natural beauty and fun!

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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: 1–15
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: Admission into sightseeing locations
Not included: Tips / Gratitude's
Not included: Snacks

Itinerary

Llandudno

10 min

We meet at Llandudno Railway Station directly outside at (bus stop H) on Augusta Street. We leave prompt at 8.30, so please be early.
Great Orme

30 min

After our introduction and safety brief, 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 the limestone cliffs, caves, wildlife of birds, wild goats, and often dolphins and seals, as well as views towards the Snowdonia mountains.
Conwy

1 h 45 min

We will then head to the old castle town of Conwy. Here you can do the ancient castle tour or simply walk the castle walls of the ancient village, stroll along the Conwy estuary and paying the local marina a visit for refreshments and lunch, and visit the worlds first syspension bridge built in 1819. (additional fee for main castle entry)
Smallest House in Britain

10 min Admission not included

A wonderful gem set upon the bank of the estuary and part of the castle walls is great Britain's smallest house. With arms outstretched, you can touch either side. Unbelievably, a 6'3 large local fisherman lived in this tiny house with his partner for many years! Always a great photo opportunity. (additional fee to enter inside)
Bethesda

15 min

View the guarding Welsh Dragon of Snowdonia, hidden in woodland overwatching for invaders to our lands. (limited parking - if parking space unavailable we have to bypass this stop)
Stop 6

45 min

Here you will step into the past and discover an industry and way of life that has chiseled itself into the very being of this country. Imagine the quarrymen and engineers have just put down their tools and left the courtyard for home and that's what you will witness here. Here the past meets modern, as integrated adrenaline adventures are using old closed quarries in spectacular locations.
Snowdonia National Park

1 h 45 min

Visit the spectacular route of Nant Ffrancon pass (the old roman road) which was carved out during the last ice age. Lake Ogwain and its dramatic setting next to Tryfan mountain. On our route including Pen-y-pass we see many great lakes, stunning scenery and mountain views deep in the heart of some of Snowdonia's finest locations
Stop 8

15 min

A spectacular 360 valley setting next to the lake. Whilst you stand in awe, we will tell stories of a historic find relating to king Arthur and his sword Excalibur at this very lake
Yr Wyddfa

30 min

Stop at Snowdonia viewpoint. Know as one of the UK's most spectacular views, this 360 panoramic view of snowdonia's horseshoe, gwynant valley and lakes, and the glyder's make it a photographers dream.
Stop 10

Passing by

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.
Castell Dolbadarn

40 min

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
Castell Caernarfon

1 h 30 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. (additional fee to enter main castle)
North Wales

Passing by

Enjoy the return scenic drive along the Menai coast hugging the coastline and seeing the greenery of the Isle of Anglesey

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet at the bus stop pick up point directly outside the main entrance to the station (bus stop H) on Augusta Street

End point

We meet at the bus stop pick up point directly outside the main entrance to the station (bus stop H) on Augusta Street

Using your ticket

Please give tour ticket to your tour guide before boarding the bus.

Cancellation

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