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If you are visiting North Wales on a time precious visit, then this is a tour to capture the very best of the North Wales and the Snowdonia National Park region all in a single day!
Wales is full of culture, history and scenery and this tour combines all three elements and provides you with a great snapshot and overview of the region, all in one day!
From medieval castle sites to the stunning and beautiful Snowdonia National Park.
There’s lots of stops to break the touring day up and a great variety of interesting content.
So if you’ve only got one day to visit – this is the option for you!
The options below provide you with a choice of places to see and things to do during your touring day with us. We will work with you to design the perfect custom tailor made tour around your personal preferences and choices.
Please note: It is not possible to cover and include every location in one day.
Some attractions have restricted operating and opening times.
Enjoy a walk around the medieval town walls of Conwy, claimed to be the best preserved in Europe. Stretching almost uninterrupted around the town, they run for three quarters of a mile and feature 21 towers and 3 original gateways.
There isn’t a better place in Britain to stand on the battlements of a castle. Conwy offers unrivalled views overlooking the estuary and having a landscape backdrop of the Snowdonia Hills. We think it’s one of the most magnificent medieval fortresses to be found anywhere in Europe, going back to 13th century.
*Entrance fee applies.
CELTIC POTTERY
TREFRIW WOOLLEN MILL
A family owned woollen mill that makes traditional Welsh ‘Tapestry’ bedspreads. We tour you through the mill with the story of Wool. We will guide you through the process for creating wool as a textile, through the weaving techniques used on the mills own dobcross looms. The whole mill is powered simply from the water of a nearby stream that flows down from the hills above the village
LLANWRST
The famous chocolate box photo stop with one of the most photographed buildings in Wales. The former 15th century medieval courthouse is situated on the banks of the river Conwy and nestles beside a 400 year old three arched bridge, which crosses the river Conwy
BETWS-Y-COED
A picturesque Victorian spa resort town set between two rivers, where we will introduce you to the local culture of Wales. Discover the 14th century church hidden in the woods, nestling beside the scenic river Conwy. Or maybe choose to spend some time browsing the local shops.
SWALLOW FALLS
One of the finest cascading waterfalls in Wales. Set amongst picturesque woodlands, the waterfalls can be viewed and photographed at the top level, as well as descending into the gorge below.
*Entrance fee applies.
THE UGLY HOUSE
A unique building with a very interesting folk legend and an interesting place to stop for tea/coffee and some delicious home made scones or even a Welsh Afternoon Tea. Another house speciality features a ‘Taste of Wales’ with a ‘Welsh Rarebit’.
SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy the beauty of the mountains and valleys, with their stunning lakes. Our route takes us through a former glacial field, as we tour through three different mountain passes and along the most scenic road in Wales, to view the summit of Mount Snowdon (distant views – subject to visibility), with one of the most stunning valleys in Wales.
MOUNT SNOWDON VIEWPOINT
We stop on an elevated platform to view the highest Mountain in Wales at 3,560 feet above sea level. The landscape of mountain and glacial valleys is a photographer’s paradise
UNESCO SLATE MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPES
We drive out to an elevation on the slate mountain for our second short walk of the day. Here you will get to witness the harsh conditions of working life on the side of the mountain, whilst taking in some of the best scenic landscapes of the whole touring day. This short walk is around 45 minutes in duration and is fairly gentle in the slope, walking on cut rock tracks, with uneven surfaces.
CAERNARFON CASTLE
We stop briefly to photo the royal UNESCO medieval castle, where Prince Charles was invested as the Prince of Wales in 1969. Caernarfon Castle is a brute of a fortress. King Edward 1st created what is, without a doubt, one of the most impressive castles in Wales
THE TOWN WITH THE LONGEST NAME IN WALES AND EUROPE!
No visit to Wales would be complete without visiting the town with the longest place name in Britain. We stop for photographs and there is also a chance to shop for souvenirs in the local store.
THE MENAI STRAIGHT VIEWPOINT.
Enjoy one of the most scenic landscapes in the whole of Wales, as you look down over the Menai Strait, with the famous suspension bridge, along with the fishing island and the magnificent backdrop of the Snowdonia and coastal mountains.
THOMAS TELFORD SUSPENSION BRIDGE
A spectacular waterside setting underneath the bridge. There is an option to enjoy a short walk along the edge of the Menai Strait to wander along the ‘Belgium’ promontory and to discover the 6th century church of St Tysilio on ‘Church Island’.
The North Wales in a Nutshell Tour can be custom designed to fit
a number of touring options such as duration and pick up/drop off locations.
This private tour can start out from Beaumaris, Bangor, Betws-y-Coed,
Caernarfon, Conwy, Holyhead, Llandudno, Ruthin, Llangollen and Wrexham areas.
If you are staying anywhere else in the North Wales region, then please contact us to
discuss your tour requirements and we will be pleased to quote for our services.
We can also start/end the tour from Chester and Liverpool.
If you are visiting by cruise ship to the ports of Holyhead we can custom
design a touring day to fit the duration that you are in port, but please note that
because of your time restrictions, we are unable to cover every site in our tour listing.
All our tours are custom designed and operate on a private basis.
Like most other professional private driver guide operators, our tour rates do not include:
Accommodation / Entrance fees to Attractions / Refreshments, Drinks, Meals / Gratuities.
By booking direct with us there are no booking fees or credit card charges.
We accept payment by American Express, Mastercard, Visa
Debit Card or by Electronic Bank Transfer.
It’s your very own private tour and we can custom design a tour itinerary to suit what you want to do and see. Our flexibility in designing a tailor made tour means you have the flexibility to make changes to any of our tour examples. So take something out or add something more appealing to your desires, or alternatively, add an element from another tour and combine it to create your perfect touring day.
All you have to do is ask and if it is possible, then it will be our pleasure to accommodate your wishes.
