Nant Ffrancon Pass

*** If you require a Sunday or Monday booking, or a larger capacity minibus for your group, please get in touch directly *** Immerse yourself in Welsh culture, heritage, and history on an unforgettable sightseeing day trip. Visit numerous attractions in the area including Snowdonia National Park, Caernarfon Castle, and Conwy Town and Castle all from the comfort of a minibus.   Start your day with a drive on the Great Orme Road, with spectacular views of cliffs, wildlife, and the Irish Sea and Anglesey. Your first stop may just be the highlight of your day: take a tour of the ancient Conwy Town and Castle. Walk the castle walls, stroll along the Conwy estuary, see some old Tudor houses, and take in traditional Welsh art and craft shops. In town, you’ll also see the finest surviving townhouse of the Elizabethan era to be found anywhere in Britain, as well as Great Britain’s smallest house and the world's first suspension bridge built in 1819. Drive along the beautiful north wales coastline before heading into the mountains. Visit the fierce fire breathing Welsh dragon guarding the Snowdonia National Park and Welsh from invaders, hidden within the trees Then, drive into the glacial Nant Ffrancon Pass and Roman Road, and Ogwen Valley in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, where you’ll take in views of the lakes, mountain villages, and the towering Snowdonia mountain range. Stop at Llyn Ogwen and learn the history of a fascinating find on the shores of the lakes from the 5th century. Soak up the 360° panoramic and spectacular view of Snowdonia Viewpoint. Possibly the finest view in Wales. Here, your guide will share with you some local history, Welsh myths, and legends along the way, including a drive down the famous Pen Y Pass. Breath-taking Llanberis and Padarn Park National Slate Museum is tlhe unch stop and is set within some of the most spectacular scenery in North Wales . Slate industry was one of the main economic motors of Wales. Step back in time and immerse yourself in a variety of talks and demonstrations to give you a real insight into the hardships of past quarry life. Admire the spectacular setting of Dolbadarn Castle ruins through the forest to the gateway of Snowdonia to learn about its fascinating past. Finally, visit Caernarfon Village and Castle. Take a walk around this UNESCO World Heritage Site, before heading back to the starting point.

Discover the natural beauty of Snowdonia National Park on a full-day tour from Llandudno. Learn about the legends, culture, and history of the old Kingdom of Gwynedd as you explore the park. Our tour begins with set pickup points in the center of Llandudno and Conwy. If you are more than a short walk from either, let us know when booking, and we will attempt to arrange a more convenient pickup point. Start your day with a photo stop in front of the impressive 13th-century Caernarfon Castle. Then, drive into the mountains to Beddgelert, where you will learn of the legend of Gelert, the faithful hound. Next, visit the National Trust’s Craflwyn to learn why there is a dragon on the Welsh flag. We stop here for a paned, which is Welsh for a nice hot cup of tea/coffee, which we provide for you. Take a scenic drive along the Gwynant Valley and over Pen Y Pass for stunning views of Yr Wyddfa (Mount Snowdon). Spend some time in Llanberis with a picnic on the shores of Llyn Padarn. We provide a picnic lunch, so you do not need to spend time and money looking for somewhere to eat. See the stunning views from Dolbadarn Castle and learn about the slate industry and its impact on the area. After lunch, visit the beautiful Nant Ffrancon valley where you can watch people descending the fastest zipline in the world. Take in the classic glacial scenery and towering peaks of the Glyders and Tryfan. Finish off your day with a visit to Swallow Falls and Betws Y Coed before returning down the Conwy Valley.

*** If you require a Sunday or Monday booking please get in touch *** Meeting point. We start out tour after a briefing, and meander through llandudno and its promenade before taking the dive of the orme. 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. We pass through the ancient village of Conwy where you will get the see one of the most beautiful castle settings in Europe. View the guarding Welsh Dragon of Snowdonia, hidden in woodland over watching for invaders to our lands. (limited parking - if parking space unavailable we have to bypass this stop). 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! We enter the Snowdonia national park, and the glacial valley of Nant FFrancon. The mountains and lakes here start to envelope us, and the scenery takes a dramatic change. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. A quick photo opportunity, looking up the beautiful lake of Padarn towards Mount Snowdon. Built in 1820, the worlds first large scale suspension bridge. Drive over this iconic bridge and a stroll under its arches and surroundings. Drive along the beautiful North Wales coastal road, enjoying the mountains, coastal beaches, and scenic views on our return leg to Llandudno