Description
All aboard for this picturesque holiday
Our holiday base is Llanberis, in the heart of spectacular Snowdonian scenery, which is said to be some of the most beautiful in Britain. What better way to experience the area than by train?
What's included
FREE local joining points
4 nights hotel with breakfast & dinner
All rooms en-suite
Two included railway trips
Sightseeing as described
Services of our Tour Driver/Courier
Itinerary
DAY 1
After joining your luxury touring coach we journey to Wales via the fast motorway network, stopping en route for refreshments. We arrive at our hotel in the late afternoon in good time for our first evening meal.
DAYS 2 - 4
At leisure in Llanberis. From here we take in the atmosphere of the great little trains with two included excursions. A full day excursion with the main attraction being the Ffestiniog Railway from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Porthmadog (fare included). The unique steam hauled trains run along the 13 miles from the coast to the mountains. Our day also includes a scenic drive through the Snowdonia National Park where your driver may offer you an optional train journey (fare not included) on the Welsh Highland Railway which runs from Caernarfon to Rhyd Ddu. On your free day, why not take a ride up the Snowdon Mountain Railway, the ‘piece de résistance’ of Welsh train journeys. A full day included excursion takes us on a coastal drive around Barmouth Bay to reach the Tal-y-Llyn Railway for a superb trip through some truly spectacular scenery (fare included). Much of the trip is within the Snowdonia National Park and all trains are steam hauled along the narrow gauge line.
LAST DAY
After breakfast we head homeward through the Snowdonia National Park, returning you home via the interchange early to mid evening.
Venue Information
Quality Hotel Snowdonia
We stay for 4 nights at the 3 star Quality Hotel Snowdonia which is uniquely located on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, within 30 acres of gardens and woodlands. Facilities include bar, restaurant and lift. All bedrooms are en-suite and have satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities.