Snowdonia Full-Day Tour from Llandudno and Conwy with Picnic Lunch
by Tudno Tours
Overview
This full-day bus tour covers key locations across Snowdonia (Eryri) with commentary from a local guide who explains Welsh language and culture. The tour departs from Llandudno and Conwy, passing Caernarfon Castle and a Roman fortress before reaching the first main stop, the village of Beddgelert. Here, there is time to hear the legend of Gelert, the faithful dog, while enjoying the surrounding views. Additional stops include Llanrwst and Betws-y-Coed, where guests can take a gentle walk along the village and see the rapids, with opportunities to buy souvenirs. The tour also visits lesser-known sites such as Craflwyn, where the guide explains the symbolism of the Welsh dragon flag, and Nant Gwynant, offering views of Snowdon and the glacial landscape around Pen Y Pass. In Llanberis, visitors explore the National Slate Museum, Dolbadarn Castle, and Padarn Lake, all with views of Snowdon. Lunch is served as a picnic while watching the zipwire activity nearby and taking in the World Heritage slate landscape. The return journey includes a stop at Llyn Ogwen in the Ffrancon valley, with mountain scenery shaped by glaciers, before heading back via Llansanffraid Glan Conwy to Llandudno. The tour lasts about eight hours and includes picnic lunch, tea and coffee, and air-conditioned transportation. The route may change in poor weather.
Highlights
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Itinerary
Beddgelert
The tour begins with a scenic drive along the North Wales coast, then passes Llyn Cwellyn and Rhyd Ddu before arriving at Beddgelert. Visitors learn the story of Gelert, the loyal dog, during a 90-minute stop.
90 min
Craflwyn and Beddgelert
A 40-minute break for tea or coffee includes an explanation of the dragon symbol on the Welsh flag.
40 min
Nant Gwynant
Guests spend about one hour enjoying views of Wyddfa (Snowdon). The route crosses Pen Y Pass, showcasing the glacial landscape, before continuing to Llanberis.
60 min
Llanberis
This stop lasts about an hour and includes visits to the National Slate Museum, Dolbadarn Castle, and Padarn Lake, all with views of Snowdon.
60 min
Lunch break
During an 80-minute stop, guests have a picnic lunch while watching people descend a zipwire at 100 mph and viewing the slate landscape designated as World Heritage status.
80 min
Llyn Ogwen
A one-hour visit up the Ffrancon valley offers views of Llyn Ogwen and the surrounding mountains shaped by glacial activity from the last Ice Age.
60 min
Betws-y-Coed
Visitors spend about an hour viewing fast-flowing rapids and taking a gentle walk through the village, with time to purchase souvenirs.
60 min
Llansanffraid Glan Conwy
The tour concludes with a 30-minute drive down the Conwy Valley back to Llandudno.
30 min
Meeting point
Opposite Tourist information centre. LL32 8LD. 10 mins after Llandudno pick up time.
End point
Opposite Tourist information centre. LL32 8LD. 10 mins after Llandudno pick up time.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.