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Private Snowdonia’s Mountains, Lakes & Mines Tour

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9 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Discover the history and heritage of our country on our specially crafted day tour of Snowdonia. Together with your guide, you will spend the day exploring the locations of Snowdonia's stunning scenery, its many mountains and lakes, and learn about its legends and myths. A visit to Snowdonia wouldn't be complete without a visit underground to an old mine. This tour has everything to take away some wonderful memories of your visit. Photo opportunities are aplenty

What's Included

  • Transport by 8 seat business class minibus
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fun, smiles and laughter are always free
  • Snacks
  • Tips / Gratitude's
  • (optional entrance to main mine) child/free - junior/£7.50 - adults/£11
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Augusta Street
Llandudno LL30 2AF, UK

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What To Expect

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Llandudno Railway Station (pass by)

Meeting point. We start out tour after a briefing, and meander through llandudno and its promenade before taking the dive of the orme
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Great Orme

A magical drive around Great Orme's one-way road with its spectacular mountain drop off into the sea. This is the longest coastal one way road in the UK. Keep an eye out for rock climbers on the limestone cliffs, fishermen casting off the rocks, an abundance of wildlife, birds, wild goats, and often dolphins and seals, as well as views towards the Snowdonia mountains and Anglesey
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castell Conwy (pass by)

We pass through the ancient village of Conwy where you will get the see one of the most beautiful castle settings in Europe
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Bethesda

View the guarding Welsh Dragon of Snowdonia, hidden in woodland overwatching for invaders to our lands. (limited parking - if parking space unavailable we have to bypass this stop)
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Zip World Penrhyn Quarry

Next, you'll head on to Penrhyn Quarry for a chance to see how our mining history has moved with the times and merged with the adrenaline adventure industry of today's generations. Once the world's largest slate quarry to now the world's fastest zip line!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nant Ffrancon Pass

We enter the Snowdonia national park, and the glicial valley of Nant FFrancon. The mountains and lakes here start to envelope us, and the senery takes a dramatic change
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Llyn Ogwen

Another majestic stop with breathtaking scenery, however next to the lake of Ogwen we learn about a historic find at the lake which is linked to the legend of King Arthur and Excalibur
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sygun Copper Mine

No visit to Snowdonia would feel complete unless you ventured down into one of its many thousands of mines from all the ages. Here we visit a self guided tour of an old copper mine and its history and workings are revealed.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Beddgelert

Wonder the quaint mountain village of Beddgelert where you will learn the legend of Gelert the faithful hound and how the village has it historic name. And take a walk to the historic monument where Gelert was laid to rest.
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1 hour 5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yr Wyddfa

Stop at Snowdonia viewpoint. Know as one of the UK's most spectacular views, this 360 panoramic view of snowdonia's horseshoe, gwynant valley and lakes, and the glyder's make it a photographers dream.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pen-y-Pass

Another of snowdonias spectacle. Pen y pass is one of Wales most beautiful drives. A V-shaped valley, dramatic scenery on the drive on route to Llanberis
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castell Dolbadarn

A few minutes walk through woodland are worth the views alone. Dolbadarn Castle, built by the Welsh Prince Llywelyn the Great during the early 13th century is at the base of the Llanberis Pass and overlooks Padarn Lake. The castle was important to both militarily and as a symbol of Llywelyn's power and authority.
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

A4244

A quick photo opportunity, looking up the beautiful lake of Padarn towards Mount Snowdon
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

North Wales

A drive along the beautiful North Wales coastal road, enjoying the mountains, coastal beaches, and scenic views on our return leg to Llandudno
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35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Stroller must be collapsible as limited space is available / Not all locations are stroller accessible
  • For infants under 3yrs, you must bring your own child seat.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Snowdonia’s Mountains, Lakes & Mines Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-136236P5

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  • Transport by 8 seat business class minibus
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fun, smiles and laughter are always free
  • Company insurance and liability
  • Expert local guide with years of local knowledge of the area
  • Snacks
  • Tips / Gratitude's
  • (optional entrance to main mine) child/free - junior/£7.50 - adults/£11

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Stroller must be collapsible as limited space is available / Not all locations are stroller accessible
  • For infants under 3yrs, you must bring your own child seat.
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