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Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
5 Days
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From Only £679.00
Join us in the Welsh Highlands for an adventure of a lifetime! Experience a journey on the steam-hauled Lake Bala Railway, one of the great little trains of Wales, as well as a fascinating cruise around the unique Puffin Isle and visits to Betws-y-Coed, Caernarfon and Isle of Anglesey.
This holiday operates under our Optimum Experience brand.
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We travel to our hotel via a visit to Llangollen, home to stunning natural scenery and a rich history to explore.
We travel through the beautiful Welsh countryside via a visit to Betws-y-Coed. Set in Snowdonia National Park in a valley referred to as 'Little Switzerland', this quaint town is one of North Wales' most popular inland resorts. After a chance to explore, join us on a journey aboard the Lake Bala Railway. This narrow-gauge steam railway runs alongside Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala) and is hauled by a historic Welsh steam locomotive, which affords excellent views of beautiful Snowdonia.
Found between Llyn Padarn's shores and the base of Mount Snowdon, enjoy a free day in Llanberis, one of the most picturesque villages in Wales. You'll find the National Slate Museum and plenty of mountain or lakeside walks. Also, you may also like to take the opportunity to travel on the magical Snowdon Mountain Railway for some panoramic views.
Our first stop today is historic Caernarfon, home to one of the most famous castles in Wales, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the venue for King Charles's investiture as the Prince of Wales in 1969. Later, we travel over the bridge to the Isle of Anglesey and towards the impressive Beaumaris Castle for a short photo opportunity. Built in the eleventh century and despite being unfinished, Beaumaris Castle is regarded as one of the finest castles of its era. Upon arriving in Beaumaris town, we board a boat cruise to Puffin Island. This leisurely journey takes us around the island with live commentary and local history. Keep your eyes peeled for the resident puffins, grey seals or bottlenose dolphins (wildlife sightings are not guaranteed)!
Today, we travel home with comfort stops enroute.
Found in Snowdonia National Park on thirty acres of gardens and woodlands, this hotel offers bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee-making equipment.
Hotel Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Lift
WiFi
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Beeston | Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
| Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL |
| Long Eaton | The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
| Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
| Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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