United Kingdom · Castles & Palaces

Portmeirion, Castles and Snowdonia Tour

9 Hours Round trip from Conwy Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the colourful Italian-style village of Portmeirion
  • 02 See Conwy Castle and the ancient village of Conwy
  • 03 Explore Caernarfon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 04 Drive through parts of Snowdonia National Park
  • 05 Stop at the famous Snowdon viewpoint in Nant Gwynant Pass
  • 06 Take in scenic stops at Swallow Falls and Tu-Hwnt-I'r Bont
  • 07 Enjoy views along the Great Orme one-way road
  • 08 Travel with an expert local guide by minibus

Discover some of North Wales’ most memorable sights on a full-day tour that combines castles, coastal scenery, mountain landscapes, and the distinctive village of Portmeirion. Travel by minibus with a local guide as you explore historic Conwy and Caernarfon, take in views through Snowdonia National Park, and enjoy time in the colourful Italian-style village by the coast.

Along the way, you’ll stop at scenic viewpoints and well-known landmarks including Great Orme, Swallow Falls, The Ugly House, and Tu-Hwnt-I'r Bont. With stories, local history, and plenty of photo opportunities throughout the day, this is a relaxed way to experience one of the most picturesque parts of Wales.

Discover some of North Wales’ most memorable sights on a full-day tour that combines castles, coastal scenery, mountain landscapes, and the distinctive village of Portmeirion.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Snowdonia, Llandudno, Conwy, Caernarfon
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Llandudno pick up point at Llandudno train station entrance bus stop

We will meet at entrance bus stop Llandudno Train Station at 8.30. After our introduction, we will hop onto our minibus and take a drive around at Great Orme one-way road with its spectacular mountain drop off into the sea.

Llandudno great orme drive

Travel round the spectacular Great Orme view drive "the longest one way road in Great Britain" Here we will search for the famous Llandudno Orme goats that made the international news, who took over the town of Llandudno during lockdown

Conwy Castle And Ancient Village

We pass through the old castle town of Conwy. We will stop for a 45 minutes photo opportunity of the towering castle and the beautiful Conwy estuary and ancient village

Caernarfon Castle and Village

Take a walk round this world heritage site. After all these years Caernarfon’s immense strength remains undimmed. A brute of a fortress. History comes alive at Caernarfon in so many ways – along the lofty wall walks, beneath the twin-towered gatehouse, the walk town’s narrow and colorful streets and stylishly redeveloped waterfront of the menai.

Portmeirion Village

A tour of Portmeirion, wondering around the colourful renowned Italian style coastal tourist village set in stunning surroundings and gardens. There are shops, café, tea-rooms and restaurant. Described as an artful and playful village, with a fantastic collection of architectural relics. Also known as a romantic and picturesque, relaxing and often enchanting village. A “happy relief” from the “rigid irrationalities and the calculated follies” of the modern world.

Snowdonia Viewpoint

We stop at the famous Snowdon viewpoint to take some photos and stand in awe of the surroundings of the beautiful Nant gwynant pass. On return, we drive through part of the snowdonia national park, where we will get to see some of its dramatic mountains and lakes

The Ugly House

We stop to take a look round and learn about this so called "Ugly House", however all that see it find it beautiful and endearing in every way.

Swallow Falls

We stop at the dramatic & beautifully captivating swallow falls.

Tu-Hwnt-I'r Bont

We stop off at the majestic location of Tu-Hwnt-I'r Bont. The second most photographed image in Snowdonia apparently

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Conwy 4 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Expert local guide with years of local knowledge of the area
  • Driver & Transport by 16 seat minibus
  • Company insurance and liability
  • Fun, smiles and laughter are always free

What's Not Included

  • Snacks
  • Gratuities - Tips
  • Sightseeing entrance fees

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Infant seats for 0-3 yrs must be brought by yourselves
  • Stroller prams must be small and collapsible / foldable due to minimum space
  • Only small day bags allowed (no large baggage)
  • Please hand/show your ticket to your tour guide before boarding bus.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Conwy, GB
Tour start
Conwy, GB
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Conwy.

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