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Quite often, international visitors miss out on the Southern region of Snowdonia, yet it is every bit as stunning as the Northern area of the National Park. It is also in this region that you witness the best coastal scenery of the National Park.
Snowdonia (Eryri) is a land of myth and legends, from the true Welsh Princes, to dragons, giants and King Arthur. We get to tour you on some spectacular single track roads, using ancient drovers tracks through the hills where you get to discover the real Wales. It’s in these very mountains that the great Arthurian legends and myths are embedded in our history, with a choice of going underground to learn of theses great tales.
Hidden in the hills are one of our featured short walks, along an ancient Roman road and down on the coast, the walk across the Mawddach estuary captures the atmosphere of Southern Snowdonia with its varied scenic landscapes.
Bala is the entrance to Snowdonia from the east. Nearby is Mary Jones World – the church of the Bible society in Great Britain. Llyn Tegid is an expansive lake sandwiched between Eryri (Snowdonia) and the Berwyn mountains, overlooked by its own mini-massif: the Arenig mountains. It’s the biggest natural lake in Wales, measuring around 4½ miles in length.
Our drive is one of our great ;hidden gems’ of touring this spectacular region, as we climb out of the valley floor and along real back roads and off the tourism track. We take you amongst the real destination that is Wales with rolling green pastures and mountains. We tour along old drover roads, through a hidden mountain pass, where the scenery and landscapes do the talking. It truly is an experience where you are touring without the crowds, to an area that other tour guides and drivers don’t know and the bigger tour vuses can’t go or reach.
Set sail underground through a magical waterfall with a Dark Age Boatman, who then guides you through the vast underground caverns and winding tunnels of the Labyrinth. It’s here that the ancient Welsh legends come alive with dramatic scenes, lights and sound. There are stories of dragons, giants, mighty battles and the legendary leader of the Britons King Arthur himself. *Entrance fee applies
A small coastal village nestling at the Southern point of Snowdonia, on the Dyfi estuary. Formerly a local port, where a shipbuilding community and a thriving fishing industry once developed. Quaint old streets rise up to spectacular viewpoints, whilst in the heart of the village you can enjoy browsing in specialist boutiques and art galleries
One of the world famous Great Little Steam Trains of Wales, this historic narrow-gauge railway is set in the beautiful and picturesque Fathew Valley. Operating between Tywyn to Abergynolwyn and Nant Gwernol, the line passes the delightful Dolgoch Falls.
A short and beautiful walk passing three waterfalls. Dolgoch Falls are a series of three impressive waterfalls forming part of a mountain stream cascading down the hillside
A remote and isolated castle of the Welsh Princess of Gwynedd, hidden in a valley guarding the entrance to Southern Snowdonia. The site was developed in the 1220’s by Llywelyn the Great. The castle was intended to maintain his authority over the local people and to defend the south-west part of the kingdom of Gwynedd.
A beautiful market town standing in the shadows of Cadair Idris, the second highest mountain in Wales. The town is famous for over 200 listed buildings constructed from the beautiful slate stone of the region. Some of the most elegant houses date back to Dolgellau’s time as a regional centre for the Welsh woollen industry.
Enjoy a stunning off track drive below Cadair Idris, where we drop you down to walk along the old Roman Road. You can set the distance of 1 to 2 miles to walk to our rendezvous point. We are some 800 feet above sea level, where we go onto witness the most magnificent coastal views overlooking the beautiful Mawddach Estuary across to Barmouth .
A ‘must do’ is the walk of around one mile across the Barmouth Bridge, crossing the river Mawddach. The bridge is a Grade II* listed single-track wooden railway viaduct stretching 820 metres between Morfa Mawddach and Barmouth stations. It is the longest timber viaduct in Wales and is synonymous with its outstanding views of the hills and mountains.
The drive between the Mawddach Estuary at Barmouth, heading North towards the Dwyryd estuary is a scenic coastal delight. Passing through small villages and lush farmland, with ocean panoramas.
A Victorian resort town with sandy beaches, nestled at the mouth of the beautiful Mawddach Estuary, providing spectacular views of the coast and the mountains. There are plenty of places to eat and you might want to take time browsing the shops.
A unique historic church as literally it is buried amongst the sand dunes. The current building is medieval, but the church’s history goes back much further to around the 5th century. It’s legacy is claimed to be part of a network of cells created by St Patrick to establish links between Great Britain and Ireland.
A UNESCO world heritage site, Harlech is one of the most spectacular locations for a medieval castle, with the battlements springing out of a near-vertical cliff-face and amazing views overlooking the coast and the Snowdonia mountains. *Entrance Fee Payable
Step back in time to an 18th century simple Welsh farmhouse. This traditional hill farm is set in the Snowdonia National Park with beautiful views across the surrounding landscape. A fascinating story unfolds around the Welsh way of life and the culture of the country. *Entrance Fee Payable
Blaenau Ffestiniog was formerly the slate capital of Wales, famous as being the town that roofed the world. You’ll witness the small terrace homes of the close knit Welsh community.
As an alternative to taking the deep mine underground tour, we offer a spectacular walk into a hidden slate valley which captures life, culture, dedication and hardship of industrialisation buried deep in the hills and mountains of North Wales.
Set on a scenic peninsula overlooking the River Dwyryd’s estuary. Portmeirion is a village built by the vision of a local architect with a unique collection of salvaged ruined buildings from many different parts of the country and re-assembled with an Italian-influence that sets a scene similar to those found on Italy’s Mediterranean coast such as Portofino.
*Entrance fee is payable at the gatehouse
Truly one of the best ‘Great Little Railways’ of Wales and officially the oldest operating independent railway company in the World! The Ffestiniog Railway still operates three of their original steam locomotives, which are over 150 years old – and offers you an unrivalled journey back into the golden age of rail travel. This two foot gauge railway opened originally in 1836 and is a 13 ½ mile journey from the coast at Porthmadog to the slate-quarrying town of Blaenau Ffestiniog. The train journey climbs over 700 feet up into the mountains and provides beautiful scenic views of the Snowdonia National Park.
This touring day is an ideal add on to our Heart of Snowdonia Tour creating a two day tour of the National Park area.
The Southern Snowdonia Tour can be custom designed to fit a number of touring options such as duration and the start and end locations of your touring day
This private tour can start from Wrexham, Llangollen, Bala, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, Caernarfon and Llandudno 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 Holyhead Port, Chester, Liverpool, Manchester and Airports as part of a 4 or 5 day tour and stay – multi day tour of North Wales and the Snowdonia National Park
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.
