Snowdon Mountain Railway and Portmeirion – Baytree Hotel
Snowdon Mountain Railway and Portmeirion – Baytree Hotel
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Snowdon Mountain Railway and Portmeirion – Baytree Hotel
5 Days Starting and ending in United Kingdom
Visiting: Llandudno, Snowdonia National Park, Anglesey, Portmeirion
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w5uspb
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Tour Overview
Join the Snowdon Mountain Railway and admire the views. We also visit the Italianate village of Portmeirion.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Llandudno
Meals Included: Dinner
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to Llandudno for four nights.
Day 2 : Snowdown Mountain Railway*
Location: Snowdonia National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Excursion into Snowdonia National Park, enjoying the wonderful scenery and joining the Snowdon Mountain Railway. Trains depart from Llanberis station and cross two viaducts, travelling past majestic waterfalls, through amazing rock-littered landscapes, and onto the summit. Please note, Clogwyn Station, which is 3/4 of way to the summit is as high as the trains can go in early spring when ice and snow prevents trains from reaching the summit. We also call at Caernarfon. Home to the Wales' most famous castle, the town's maze of narrow streets and the stylish redeveloped waterfront are a delight to explore.
Day at leisure or Anglesey
Location: Anglesey
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Relax in Llandudno and explore this popular seaside town at leisure. Enjoy a stroll along the level seafront, wander along the grand Victorian pier or perhaps take the tramway or chair lift to the summit of the Great Orme and enjoy the beautiful views. Alternatively, join our optional excursion to Anglesey, as we cross the Menai Strait and call at Llanfair PG, the village with the longest name in the country.
Day 4 : Portmeirion
Location: Portmeirion
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A real holiday highlight is in store today. Dreamy arrays of colourful blooms and intriguing architecture make the stunning Italiante village of Portmeirion a magical day out. Situated on its own private peninsula, overlooking spectacular coastal scenery, enjoy a stroll around the formal gardens within the surrounding wilderness of exotic plants and pretty woodlands. Portmeirion was created by Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis from 1925 to 1976 to show how a naturally beautiful site could be redeveloped without spoiling it and Portmeirion is now one of Wales' top attractions.
Day 5
Location: Llandudno
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Meals
4 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 4 dinners -
Snowdon Mountain Railway Excursion
Enjoy an excursion into Snowdonia National Park and join the Snowdon Mountain Railway, traveling through majestic landscapes.
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Visit to Caernarfon
Explore the town of Caernarfon, home to Wales' most famous castle and a stylish redeveloped waterfront.
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Portmeirion Visit
Experience the stunning Italianate village of Portmeirion, with its colorful blooms and intriguing architecture.
What's Not Included
Optional Excursion to Anglesey
The optional excursion to Anglesey, including crossing the Menai Strait and visiting Llanfair PG, is not included.
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the Baytree Hotel in Llandudno.Mode of Transport
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to Llandudno for four nights.Check out our Q&As
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What can I expect from the Snowdon Mountain Railway excursion?
During the Snowdon Mountain Railway excursion, you will travel through Snowdonia National Park, enjoying the stunning scenery. The train departs from Llanberis station, crosses two viaducts, passes majestic waterfalls, and travels through rock-littered landscapes. In early spring, the train reaches Clogwyn Station, which is 3/4 of the way to the summit, as ice and snow may prevent reaching the summit.
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What activities are available on the day at leisure in Llandudno?
On the day at leisure in Llandudno, you can explore the popular seaside town, enjoy a stroll along the level seafront, wander along the grand Victorian pier, or take the tramway or chair lift to the summit of the Great Orme for beautiful views. Alternatively, you can join an optional excursion to Anglesey.
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What makes Portmeirion a highlight of the tour?
Portmeirion is a highlight of the tour due to its stunning Italianate architecture and vibrant arrays of colorful blooms. Situated on a private peninsula with spectacular coastal scenery, it offers formal gardens, exotic plants, and pretty woodlands. Created by Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis, it showcases how a beautiful site can be developed without spoiling it.
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Do I have to do the excursions?
Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.
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How much are the optional excursions?
This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.
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Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?
All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.
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Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?
Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.
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