Spectacular Snowdonia 2025
Welsh Highland Railway Credit Chris Parry
Betws-y-Coed
Caernarfon Castle
Cerismar Lighthouse Credit Seacoast Safariss
Menai Bridge
National Slate Museum © Amgueddfa Cymru National Museum Wales
Plas Cadnant
Portmeirion
Our mighty packaged tour of Snowdonia in the heart of North Wales features stunning scenery and incredible attractions. From puffins, hidden gardens, Portmeirion and Caernarfon Castle to the UK’s longest heritage railway – all in the shadow of one of Britain’s tallest peaks!
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Caernarfon, Betws-y-Coed & National Slate Museum
This morning we visit Caernarfon Castle, recognised as one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before enjoying a scenic drive to Betws-y-Coed, North Wales’ most popular inland resort. We enjoy free time for lunch here before visiting the National Slate Museum (free entry) to discover an industry & a way of life that has chiselled itself into the very being of this country.
Day 3 Plas Cadnant & Puffin Island Cruise
This morning we travel over the Menai Bridge to the Isle of Anglesey and nearby Beaumaris with its medieval castle, lovely beach and Victorian pier. While there we relax on a leisurely 80 minute return boat cruise to Puffin Island. In the afternoon we visit one of North Wales’ best kept secrets, the hidden gardens of Plas Cadnant. Please
note that the cruise to Puffin Island only starts operating in April.
Day 4 Welsh Highland Railway & Portmeirion
Today we enjoy a ride on the Welsh Highland Railway, the UK’s longest heritage railway. Our 1.5 hour one way journey runs for 25 miles from Caernarfon, past the foot of Snowdon to the picture postcard village of Beddgelert. On arrival, we re-join our coach and travel to the nearby unique village of Portmeirion, exploring the lovely terraced gardens, picturesque village and shops.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Caernarfon, Betws-y-Coed & National Slate Museum
This morning we visit Caernarfon Castle, recognised as one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before enjoying a scenic drive to Betws-y-Coed, North Wales’ most popular inland resort. We enjoy free time for lunch here before visiting the National Slate Museum (free entry) to discover an industry & a way of life that has chiselled itself into the very being of this country.
Day 3 Plas Cadnant & Puffin Island Cruise
This morning we travel over the Menai Bridge to the Isle of Anglesey and nearby Beaumaris with its medieval castle, lovely beach and Victorian pier. While there we relax on a leisurely 80 minute return boat cruise to Puffin Island. In the afternoon we visit one of North Wales’ best kept secrets, the hidden gardens of Plas Cadnant. Please
note that the cruise to Puffin Island only starts operating in April.
Day 4 Welsh Highland Railway & Portmeirion
Today we enjoy a ride on the Welsh Highland Railway, the UK’s longest heritage railway. Our 1.5 hour one way journey runs for 25 miles from Caernarfon, past the foot of Snowdon to the picture postcard village of Beddgelert. On arrival, we re-join our coach and travel to the nearby unique village of Portmeirion, exploring the lovely terraced gardens, picturesque village and shops.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Celtic Royal Hotel
Caernarfon
The traditional Celtic Royal Hotel is located just a 10-minute walk from Caernarfon's walled old town and prides itself on its fabulous, award-winning standards of customer service. All 112 bedrooms are to a good standard, stylish and well decorated and equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The restaurant is bright and spacious and there is a contemporary pub-style bar offering plenty of comfortable seating. There are also four luxurious, cosy lounge rooms with plenty of sofas and armchairs.
Celtic Royal Hotel
Caernarfon, North Wales
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £415pp
Double for Sole Use Supplement from £143
Inclusions
• Entrance to Caernarfon Castle
• National Slate Museum (free entry)
• Boat cruise to Puffin Island
• Entrance to Plas Cadnant Gardens
• One way journey on the Welsh Highland Railway (Caernarfon - Beddgelert)
• Entrance to Portmeirion
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions.
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