Llandudno, Conwy Coast and Snowdonia 2022
Holiday Highlights
- Discover the best of North Wales on foot with two easy-level guided walks
- Enjoy a breathtaking trip on the Snowdon Mountain Railway
- A scenic drive through Snowdonia National Park for a day in Portmeirion
- A visit to the National Trust Bodnant Garden Welsh wine tour and tasting
- Two included walks of Aber Falls and the Wales Coastal Path
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What's Included
- The price of this holiday is per person, based on two people sharing a twin room. Single rooms are subject to availability at the relevant supplement. The price includes:
- Four nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- All local accommodation taxes
- The services of a Riviera Travel tour manager
- All tours and excursions as mentioned
- Enjoy a scenic drive through Snowdonia National Park for a day in Portmerion
- Explore the beautiful Bodnant Garden
- Experience a Welsh vineyard on a tour and tasting
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at your centrally-located hotel this afternoon, a charming and welcoming setting just a five minutes’ walk from the beach. Llandudno is a great base to explore the best of the area, as well as being the largest coastal town in North Wales with plenty to offer. Later this afternoon, our knowledgeable tour manager will take us on a brief orientation walk around the Victorian town centre, with its 19th-century pier. Highlights include the Great Orme and its Tramway, almost reminiscent of the San Francisco cable cars, to the summit of the headland, with great views over the bay, and on the other side, stretching as far as Snowdonia. The town gained popularity as a holiday town for affluent visitors in Victorian times, today the Victorian atmosphere still prevails thanks to careful preservation, with its harmonious white and pastel coloured buildings along the iconic promenade. A walk along the pier - the longest in Wales - affords views over the harbour. For keen walkers among the group, miles of spectacular trails are available around the Great Orme. As evening draws in, minds might turn to dinner this evening in the hotel.
Day 2
After breakfast, we leave Llandudno for a drive along the coastal road. Crossing the River Conwy, the scenery quickly changes from coastal to rural as we make our way to Llanberis for a breathtaking trip on the Snowdon Mountain Railway – one of the highlights of this part of Wales, which is both picturesque and wildly rugged. This is Britain’s only rack railway, and undoubtedly one of the most scenic railway journeys in the UK. The views are stunning on all sides as we slowly get to the summit whilst taking in the views of the stark landscape, with sparse vegetation. At over 3500 ft, Snowdon is the highest summit in England and Wales, and if venturing to the cairn from here, on a clear day the breathtaking views can stretch as far as Ireland. For 2021 departures, Snowdon Mountain Railway trains are not running to the summit. The train will reach Clogwyn station instead, the highest possible destination, where we will have free time to enjoy the views. After the train journey we will drive to nearby Caernarfon for lunch. This charming town is best known for its imposing castle, one of the most renowned in Wales from Edward I. Nestled on the banks of the River Seiont, it is no wonder that this impressive architectural feat took an incredible 47 years to build. As well as its staggering King’s Gate and polygonal towers, look up high to see the menacing eagle statues guarding the 18 ft. thick walls. Later this afternoon we continue to the Coedydd Aber Nature Reserve for a walk to the scenic Aber Falls. Aber Falls Walk This easy walk has a gradual climb through woodland and up to the stunning waterfall. As you make your way along the stone path to Aber Falls, be sure to look out for the incredible flora and fauna of the area, such as wood warblers and redstarts in Spring and Summer, whilst Autumn sees the trees turn into a red, orange and yellow display of nature’s finest work. Your expert walking guide will lead the way through the woodland path and open grassland to truly appreciate the every-changing beauty of the Welsh landscape. Easy walk - Duration: 2.5 hours / Distance: 3.7 miles / Altitude gain: 330ft (100m) / Terrain: footpaths with a gradual and continuous climb, with a compacted stone surface and some loose gravel, benches along the way.