Snowdonia National Park and The 3 Castles Day Tour: Conwy, Dolbadarn & Caernarfon from Llandudno
by Adventure Tour Snowdonia
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This full-day bus tour from Llandudno lasts about nine hours and includes visits to three prominent castles - Conwy, Dolbadarn, and Caernarfon - along with stops in Snowdonia National Park, Penrhyn Quarry, and Britain’s Smallest House. The tour begins with a meeting at Llandudno Railway Station at bus stop H on Augusta Street, departing promptly at 8:30 AM. The group drives around the Great Orme’s one-way road, where limestone cliffs meet the sea and wildlife such as wild goats and seabirds can be spotted, with views of the Snowdonia mountains. Next, there is a stop in Conwy for about 1 hour and 45 minutes to explore the medieval castle town, walk along the castle walls or estuary, visit the marina for refreshments or lunch, and see the world’s first suspension bridge built in 1819. Entry to the castle requires an additional fee. A short visit follows at Britain’s Smallest House on the estuary bank, where the house’s narrow width can be touched from both sides. Entry inside is optional with an extra charge. Then the tour briefly stops in Bethesda to view the Welsh Dragon statue guarding Snowdonia, though this stop may be skipped if parking is full. The group then spends about 45 minutes at Penrhyn Quarry, an old slate quarry site illustrating the area’s industrial past, now partly used for adrenaline adventure activities. After that, the bus travels through Snowdonia National Park, driving the Nant Ffrancon pass and passing Lake Ogwain near Tryfan mountain. The route includes Pen-y-Pass and other lakes with mountain views. There is a 15-minute stop at a lake where stories of King Arthur and the sword Excalibur are shared. A 30-minute stop at the Snowdonia viewpoint offers 360-degree views of the horseshoe, Gwynant Valley, lakes, and the Glyder mountain range, considered among the UK’s most notable panoramas. The tour continues along high passes with views of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and its craggy cliffs. Dolbadarn Castle is next for about 40 minutes; this 12th-century fortress overlooks Llyn Padarn and was built by Llywelyn the Great as a key defense in the kingdom of Gwynedd. The final major stop is Caernarfon Castle for about 1.5 hours, where visitors can walk along the walls, explore the twin-towered gatehouse, and see the town’s streets and waterfront. Entry to the castle is an extra cost. The return trip to Llandudno follows the Menai coast with views of the Isle of Anglesey’s greenery. Included in the price are transportation by a 16-seat minibus, a local guide, and company insurance. Admission fees to castles and other sites, tips, and snacks are not included. Strollers must be collapsible due to limited space, and infants under 3 require their own baby seat.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Llandudno
Group meets at Llandudno Railway Station outside at bus stop H on Augusta Street. Departure is at 8:30 AM sharp; early arrival is advised.
10 min
Great Orme
Drive around the one-way road of Great Orme, observing limestone cliffs and wildlife including birds, wild goats, dolphins, and seals. Views include the Snowdonia mountains and mountain drops into the sea.
30 min
Conwy
Spend about 1 hour and 45 minutes in Conwy, exploring the medieval castle town. Options include touring the ancient castle (additional fee), walking the castle walls, strolling along the estuary, visiting the marina for refreshments or lunch, and seeing the 1819 suspension bridge.
105 min
Smallest House in Britain
A brief 10-minute stop at Britain’s Smallest House on the estuary bank, where visitors can touch both sides of the narrow house. Entry inside requires an additional fee. The house was once home to a 6'3" fisherman and his partner.
10 min
Bethesda
A 15-minute stop to view the Welsh Dragon statue guarding Snowdonia from woodland. This stop may be skipped if parking space is unavailable.
15 min
Penrhyn Quarry
Visit Penrhyn Quarry for about 45 minutes to see the historic slate quarry site, representing the industrial life of the area. The site is partly used for modern adrenaline adventure activities.
45 min
Snowdonia National Park
Travel through Snowdonia National Park via Nant Ffrancon pass, the old Roman road carved during the last ice age. Pass Lake Ogwain near Tryfan mountain and Pen-y-pass, with views of lakes, mountains, and scenery.
105 min
Lake with King Arthur story
A 15-minute stop at a lake set in a 360-degree valley where guides share stories related to King Arthur and the sword Excalibur.
15 min
Yr Wyddfa
Stop for 30 minutes at Snowdonia viewpoint, offering panoramic views of the horseshoe, Gwynant Valley, lakes, and the Glyder mountain range.
30 min
Pass at Yr Wyddfa
Drive along the highest point of the pass with towering hills and foothills of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), including winding roads through cliffs.
Castell Dolbadarn
Spend 40 minutes at Dolbadarn Castle, a 12th-century fortress built by Llywelyn the Great overlooking Llyn Padarn, once crucial to Gwynedd's defenses.
40 min
Castell Caernarfon
Walk around Caernarfon Castle for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, exploring walls, the twin-towered gatehouse, town streets, and the waterfront. Entry to the main castle requires an additional fee.
90 min
North Wales
Return to Llandudno via a scenic drive along the Menai coast, passing the green landscapes of the Isle of Anglesey.
Meeting point
We meet at the bus stop pick up point directly outside the main entrance to the station (bus stop H) on Augusta Street
End point
We meet at the bus stop pick up point directly outside the main entrance to the station (bus stop H) on Augusta Street
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
Snowdonia National Park and The 3 Castles Day Tour: Conwy, Dolbadarn & Caernarfon from Llandudno
by Adventure Tour Snowdonia
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£130Overview
This full-day bus tour from Llandudno lasts about nine hours and includes visits to three prominent castles - Conwy, Dolbadarn, and Caernarfon - along with stops in Snowdonia National Park, Penrhyn Quarry, and Britain’s Smallest House. The tour begins with a meeting at Llandudno Railway Station at bus stop H on Augusta Street, departing promptly at 8:30 AM. The group drives around the Great Orme’s one-way road, where limestone cliffs meet the sea and wildlife such as wild goats and seabirds can be spotted, with views of the Snowdonia mountains. Next, there is a stop in Conwy for about 1 hour and 45 minutes to explore the medieval castle town, walk along the castle walls or estuary, visit the marina for refreshments or lunch, and see the world’s first suspension bridge built in 1819. Entry to the castle requires an additional fee. A short visit follows at Britain’s Smallest House on the estuary bank, where the house’s narrow width can be touched from both sides. Entry inside is optional with an extra charge. Then the tour briefly stops in Bethesda to view the Welsh Dragon statue guarding Snowdonia, though this stop may be skipped if parking is full. The group then spends about 45 minutes at Penrhyn Quarry, an old slate quarry site illustrating the area’s industrial past, now partly used for adrenaline adventure activities. After that, the bus travels through Snowdonia National Park, driving the Nant Ffrancon pass and passing Lake Ogwain near Tryfan mountain. The route includes Pen-y-Pass and other lakes with mountain views. There is a 15-minute stop at a lake where stories of King Arthur and the sword Excalibur are shared. A 30-minute stop at the Snowdonia viewpoint offers 360-degree views of the horseshoe, Gwynant Valley, lakes, and the Glyder mountain range, considered among the UK’s most notable panoramas. The tour continues along high passes with views of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and its craggy cliffs. Dolbadarn Castle is next for about 40 minutes; this 12th-century fortress overlooks Llyn Padarn and was built by Llywelyn the Great as a key defense in the kingdom of Gwynedd. The final major stop is Caernarfon Castle for about 1.5 hours, where visitors can walk along the walls, explore the twin-towered gatehouse, and see the town’s streets and waterfront. Entry to the castle is an extra cost. The return trip to Llandudno follows the Menai coast with views of the Isle of Anglesey’s greenery. Included in the price are transportation by a 16-seat minibus, a local guide, and company insurance. Admission fees to castles and other sites, tips, and snacks are not included. Strollers must be collapsible due to limited space, and infants under 3 require their own baby seat.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Llandudno
Group meets at Llandudno Railway Station outside at bus stop H on Augusta Street. Departure is at 8:30 AM sharp; early arrival is advised.
10 min
Great Orme
Drive around the one-way road of Great Orme, observing limestone cliffs and wildlife including birds, wild goats, dolphins, and seals. Views include the Snowdonia mountains and mountain drops into the sea.
30 min
Conwy
Spend about 1 hour and 45 minutes in Conwy, exploring the medieval castle town. Options include touring the ancient castle (additional fee), walking the castle walls, strolling along the estuary, visiting the marina for refreshments or lunch, and seeing the 1819 suspension bridge.
105 min
Smallest House in Britain
A brief 10-minute stop at Britain’s Smallest House on the estuary bank, where visitors can touch both sides of the narrow house. Entry inside requires an additional fee. The house was once home to a 6'3" fisherman and his partner.
10 min
Bethesda
A 15-minute stop to view the Welsh Dragon statue guarding Snowdonia from woodland. This stop may be skipped if parking space is unavailable.
15 min
Penrhyn Quarry
Visit Penrhyn Quarry for about 45 minutes to see the historic slate quarry site, representing the industrial life of the area. The site is partly used for modern adrenaline adventure activities.
45 min
Snowdonia National Park
Travel through Snowdonia National Park via Nant Ffrancon pass, the old Roman road carved during the last ice age. Pass Lake Ogwain near Tryfan mountain and Pen-y-pass, with views of lakes, mountains, and scenery.
105 min
Lake with King Arthur story
A 15-minute stop at a lake set in a 360-degree valley where guides share stories related to King Arthur and the sword Excalibur.
15 min
Yr Wyddfa
Stop for 30 minutes at Snowdonia viewpoint, offering panoramic views of the horseshoe, Gwynant Valley, lakes, and the Glyder mountain range.
30 min
Pass at Yr Wyddfa
Drive along the highest point of the pass with towering hills and foothills of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), including winding roads through cliffs.
Castell Dolbadarn
Spend 40 minutes at Dolbadarn Castle, a 12th-century fortress built by Llywelyn the Great overlooking Llyn Padarn, once crucial to Gwynedd's defenses.
40 min
Castell Caernarfon
Walk around Caernarfon Castle for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, exploring walls, the twin-towered gatehouse, town streets, and the waterfront. Entry to the main castle requires an additional fee.
90 min
North Wales
Return to Llandudno via a scenic drive along the Menai coast, passing the green landscapes of the Isle of Anglesey.
Meeting point
We meet at the bus stop pick up point directly outside the main entrance to the station (bus stop H) on Augusta Street
End point
We meet at the bus stop pick up point directly outside the main entrance to the station (bus stop H) on Augusta Street
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.