Llandudno & Great Little Trains of Snowdonia

Monday

We drive to Llangollen, famously situated on the River Dee, overlooked by its magnificent Castle before continuing to the Victorian resort of Llandudno, arriving during the late afternoon.

Tuesday

We drive to Porthmadog where we enjoy a train ride on the historic Ffestiniog Railway to Blaenau Ffestiniog. Then we take the scenic Crimea Mountain Pass to Dolyddelan, then on to Betws-y-Coed. Here the raging rivers of the Lledr, Llugwy and Conwy all meet and after free time we return through the pretty Vale of Conwy to our hotel.

Wednesday

Today is free to explore some of the many attractions of this popular North Wales resort. We include a ticket for the open-topped bus to enable you to explore the town and surrounding areas at your leisure.

Thursday

This morning we enjoy a scenic trip on the Snowdon Mountain Railway, a narrow-gauge ‘rack & pinion’ railway that takes us from Llanberis to the summit of Mt Snowdon, the tallest peak in England and Wales. Take in the views and peruse the exhibitions at Hafod Eryri, the summit visitor’s centre, before making the return descent to Llanberis.

Friday

Departing our hotel we return via medieval Chester. Chester has the most complete city walls, plus a 1000-year-old cathedral with Europe’s finest example of medieval carvings - and of course the one and only Rows galleries where shopping is a double delight.