Private Snowdonia’s Mountains, Lakes & Mines Tour

5.0 (9 reviews) 9 hours Private tour

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About this activity

Discover the history and heritage of our country on our specially crafted day tour of Snowdonia. Together with your guide, you will spend the day exploring the locations of Snowdonia's stunning scenery, its many mountains and lakes, and learn about its legends and myths. A visit to Snowdonia wouldn't be complete without a visit underground to an old mine. This tour has everything to take away some wonderful memories of your visit. Photo opportunities are aplenty

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Operated by: Adventure Tour Snowdonia

What is included

Included

Included: Transport by 8 seat business class minibus
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
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: Tips / Gratitude's
Not included: (optional entrance to main mine) child/free - junior/£7.50 - adults/£11

Itinerary

Llandudno Railway Station

Passing by

Meeting point. We start out tour after a briefing, and meander through llandudno and its promenade before taking the dive of the orme
Great Orme

45 min

A magical drive around Great Orme's one-way road with its spectacular mountain drop off into the sea. This is the longest coastal one way road in the UK. Keep an eye out for rock climbers on the limestone cliffs, fishermen casting off the rocks, an abundance of wildlife, birds, wild goats, and often dolphins and seals, as well as views towards the Snowdonia mountains and Anglesey
Castell Conwy

Passing by

We pass through the ancient village of Conwy where you will get the see one of the most beautiful castle settings in Europe
Bethesda

30 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 5

30 min

Next, you'll head on to Penrhyn Quarry for a chance to see how our mining history has moved with the times and merged with the adrenaline adventure industry of today's generations. Once the world's largest slate quarry to now the world's fastest zip line!
Stop 6

40 min

We enter the Snowdonia national park, and the glicial valley of Nant FFrancon. The mountains and lakes here start to envelope us, and the senery takes a dramatic change
Llyn Ogwen

30 min

Another majestic stop with breathtaking scenery, however next to the lake of Ogwen we learn about a historic find at the lake which is linked to the legend of King Arthur and Excalibur
Sygun Copper Mine

1 h 30 min Admission not included

No visit to Snowdonia would feel complete unless you ventured down into one of its many thousands of mines from all the ages. Here we visit a self guided tour of an old copper mine and its history and workings are revealed.
Beddgelert

1 h 5 min

Wonder the quaint mountain village of Beddgelert where you will learn the legend of Gelert the faithful hound and how the village has it historic name. And take a walk to the historic monument where Gelert was laid to rest.
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 11

20 min

Another of snowdonias spectacle. Pen y pass is one of Wales most beautiful drives. A V-shaped valley, dramatic scenery on the drive on route to Llanberis
Castell Dolbadarn

50 min

A few minutes walk through woodland are worth the views alone. Dolbadarn Castle, built by the Welsh Prince Llywelyn the Great during the early 13th century is at the base of the Llanberis Pass and overlooks Padarn Lake. The castle was important to both militarily and as a symbol of Llywelyn's power and authority.
Stop 13

10 min

A quick photo opportunity, looking up the beautiful lake of Padarn towards Mount Snowdon
North Wales

35 min

A drive along the beautiful North Wales coastal road, enjoying the mountains, coastal beaches, and scenic views on our return leg to Llandudno

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Red bus stop directly outside station front entrance opposite the neville pub. (not llandudno juction station)

End point

Red bus stop directly outside station front entrance opposite the neville pub. (not llandudno juction station)

Pickup points

We can pick up locally or close by, anywhere along out tour scheduled route

Using your ticket

Please hand your tour guide your ticket before boarding the minibus.

Cancellation

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

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Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Stroller must be collapsible as limited space is available / Not all locations are stroller accessible
For infants under 3yrs, you must bring your own child seat.