Wales: Snowdonia Mountains and Caernarfon Castle Tour Snowdonia Mountains and Caernarfon Castle Tour
ID: GYG540672-935645
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the beauty of Snowdonia National Park on a day trip with pickup from a location in Wales. Marvel at the UNESCO-listed Caernarfon Castle and the slate landscape of Northwest Wales.
Spend a day in North Wales with a guided day trip to UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Stop by the National Slate Museum at Llanberis, visit the Dolbadarn Castle overlooking the waters of Llyn Padarn, stroll around Caernarfon's town walls, and explore the medieval history of Caernarfon Castle.
Get picked up from the arranged pickup point in Wales and travel through the majestic mountains of Snowdonia. Stop at Betws-y-Coed, a quaint Welsh village in the heart of the mountains for a stroll and a morning coffee.
Next, visit Prince Llewelyn's birthplace at Dolbadarn Castle, a stronghold of Welsh princes for centuries. Marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage of the North Wales Slate landscape with a visit to the National Slate Museum at Llanberis.
Continue to Caernarfon Castle, one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages, built by Edward I between 1283 and 1330 as a military stronghold, seat of government, and royal palace to consolidate his conquest of Wales and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Wander around the walled town of Caernarfon and stop for lunch in a traditional tavern. Listen to the Welsh language spoken widely and admire medieval town walls with your guide. After a day of exploration, start your return journey.
Highlights
- Feel the tranquility of the countryside as you venture into Snowdonia mountains
- Wander around the quaint village of Betws-y-Coed within the Gwydyr Forest
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the 11th-century Caernarfon Castle
- Stroll through the town walls of Caernarfon and stop at a local tavern for lunch
- Visit the National Slate Museum at Llanberis and discover the slate landscape
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please be at agreed pick up location 10 minutes before start time.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.