Private Snowdonia’s Mountains, Lakes & Mines Tour Private Snowdonia’s Mountains, Lakes & Mines Tou

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ID: GYG533218-925136
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Country: United Kingdom

Duration: 09:00 hours


Description

Discover history & heritage of Wales. Specially crafted tour of Snowdonia, you'll spend exploring the locations of Snowdonia's stunning scenery, its many mountains and lakes and a visit underground.
*** 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

Highlights

  • An incredible combination of dramatic landscape and history
  • View Snowdonias lakes and mountains
  • A visit to snowdonia is not complete without a visit to an underground mine
  • Learn of Snowdonia's many myths and legendry stories on our journey

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*** If your selected date is not available, don't worry get in touch and we will endeavour to add additional availability for you and your date ***
Parents who have children 0-3 yrs must provide their own baby seat that can make use if a seat belt
This tour is suitable for persons of all fitness levels.
Stroller accessible - (not all areas)
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Quite a few steps to ascend when visiting the underground mine
Wear sturdy footwear
Directly outside llandudno railway stations main entrance there is the large red bus stop. This is our meeting point.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.