North Wales from Manchester
Overview
This tour gives you a day in North Wales including the Eryri also known as Snowdonia National Park, from Manchester It’s an ideal way to see the amazing landscape associated with this stunning part of Wales and the National Park.
Leaving Manchester, we head into the majestic Snowdonia National Park, here we will explore some of the most incredible scenery and heritage that Wales has to offer.
We will visit waterfalls, enjoy a ride on the steam railway and enjoy the spectacular sites of mountain ranges before stopping along the beautiful coastline on the national park's northern edge where you will see Conwy Castle, which stands stoic next to the sea before returning to Manchester.
Leaving Manchester, we head into the majestic Snowdonia National Park, here we will explore some of the most incredible scenery and heritage that Wales has to offer.
We will visit waterfalls, enjoy a ride on the steam railway and enjoy the spectacular sites of mountain ranges before stopping along the beautiful coastline on the national park's northern edge where you will see Conwy Castle, which stands stoic next to the sea before returning to Manchester.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Conwy Castle, Coast Rd - A55, Conwy LL32 8AY Wales
Leaving Llandudno you will get your first glimpse of the world famous Conwy Castle as the tour heads towards the honeypot village of Betws-y-Coed via Ros on Sea.
Stop At: Betws-y-Coed, Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia National Park, North Wales, Wales
You will have time here to find some lunch and explore this beautiful place.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Snowdonia National Park, Snowdonia National Park, North Wales, Wales
After Betws-y-Coed, the majestic Snowdonia National Park will open up to you as we travel across a stunning mountain road with a stop at Llyn Ogwen; a beautiful lake with amazing mountain views. Rumoured to be the final resting place of King Arthur's sword Excalibur.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Llanberis, Llanberis, Snowdonia National Park, North Wales, Wales
The next stop is to the heart of the Welsh industry, at the National Slate Museum, the museum is located in a Victorian workshop built at the base of Elidir mountain. Enjoy the talk and demonstration on offer at the museum, which show the skills of the quarryman. View a slate-splitting demonstration from craftsman’s and quarry workers. From here you will join the Llanberis Lake Railway which is a steam engine train which travels a five mile return journey along Lake Padarn, in the heart of Snowdonia. Please note the train ride is only included March – November.
Duration: 45 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Conwy Castle, Coast Rd - A55, Conwy LL32 8AY Wales
Leaving Llandudno you will get your first glimpse of the world famous Conwy Castle as the tour heads towards the honeypot village of Betws-y-Coed via Ros on Sea.
Stop At: Betws-y-Coed, Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia National Park, North Wales, Wales
You will have time here to find some lunch and explore this beautiful place.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Snowdonia National Park, Snowdonia National Park, North Wales, Wales
After Betws-y-Coed, the majestic Snowdonia National Park will open up to you as we travel across a stunning mountain road with a stop at Llyn Ogwen; a beautiful lake with amazing mountain views. Rumoured to be the final resting place of King Arthur's sword Excalibur.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Llanberis, Llanberis, Snowdonia National Park, North Wales, Wales
The next stop is to the heart of the Welsh industry, at the National Slate Museum, the museum is located in a Victorian workshop built at the base of Elidir mountain. Enjoy the talk and demonstration on offer at the museum, which show the skills of the quarryman. View a slate-splitting demonstration from craftsman’s and quarry workers. From here you will join the Llanberis Lake Railway which is a steam engine train which travels a five mile return journey along Lake Padarn, in the heart of Snowdonia. Please note the train ride is only included March – November.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be 5 years or older
- Steam railway ride (Please note the train ride is included March – November.)
- Please note unfortunately the Steam Railway is not available on the following dates & an alternative will be offered 9th September 2023, 16th September 2023, 6th October 2023 & 14th October 2023.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Gudrun_A
September 2023
Very nice trip! We booked six months in advance and the tour program was changed afterwards (steam railway trip included and visit of Conwy instead of Llandudno). We weren't informed about these substantial changes. However our tour guide was flexible and included the visit of Llandudno. This was...
Very nice trip! We booked six months in advance and the tour program was changed afterwards (steam railway trip included and visit of Conwy instead of Llandudno). We weren't informed about these substantial changes. However our tour guide was flexible and included the visit of Llandudno. This was really great!Philip_C
November 2022
Jean our tour guide for the day went out of her way to make the day a memorable experience. She clearly loves the area and her enthusiasm and warm personality made this a truly enjoyable experience. Well done!
Jean our tour guide for the day went out of her way to make the day a memorable experience. She clearly loves the area and her enthusiasm and warm personality made this a truly enjoyable experience. Well done!