North Wales Explorer

Lovely Llandudno is one of the most popular seaside resorts in North Wales. Situated between the Great and Little Orme headlands, this beautiful seafront is perfectly framed. To complement the view there is a wonderful promenade along the Blue Flag beach and the longest pier in Wales (2295 feet, 700 metres). 'The Queen of Welsh Resorts' is the perfect base for touring this lovely region with its many top quality visitor attractions and stunning scenery.

Departure points to suit you...
Crusader Holidays uses an interchange system, taking place at either Beaconsfield Services (M40), South Mimms Services (M25/A1M) or Thurrock Services (M25).

Here you may have to change to your holiday coach and we are renowned for ensuring that this is smooth and efficient.

The holiday coaches typically depart from Beaconsfield Services at 11.15, Thurrock Services at around 09.30 and South Mimms Services at 10.30. Some customers find it more convenient to join direct at the interchange, please let is know when booking if this is the case.

*Due to increased operational costs, from Monday 16th October 2023 Dover, Folkestone, Canterbury & Ashford joining points will be subject to a £25.00 per person supplement on all 2024 UK Tours.

NOTE: Pick up points are a guide so please refer to your holiday confirmation for specific locations as details are subject to change.Highlights
- Hotel for 4 or 5 nights in Llandudno with dinner & breakfast- Porterage- Entertainment some evenings- Tea / coffee after dinner- Excursion to Coastal Forts & Isle of Anglesey- Entrance to Bodnant Gardens- Visits to Caernarfon & Conwy

Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Join your tour coach and head to North Wales with comfort stops en route. Accommodation with some entertainment . Dinner, bed & breakfast for 4 or 5 nights

Day 2 - 4 (or 5) At leisure in Llandudno with two included excursions
On your free day in Llandudno you may like to take a ride on the Great Orme Tramway, Britain's only funicular, or cable-hauled, tramway that travels on public roads, opened in 1902. The Tramway climbs a mile (1500m) through the Great Orme Country Park and Nature Reserve to the Great Orme's spectacular summit. Re-live the experience of travel more than 100 years ago in the lovingly restored original tramcars, each named after a Saint. The unique journey begins at Victoria Station, a short distance from Llandudno's seaside and pier (Fare not included - approx £9.50 pp in 2022)

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Coastal Forts and The Isle of Anglesey (All tours)
First to Caernarfon, where the Prince of Wales was invested at its fantastical castle. Explore the cobbled lanes within the old walled town before crossing the glistening Menai Straits to 'Ynys Mon' (the Isle of Anglesey). Make a stop at Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll and then onto the elegant seaside town of Beaumaris, fronted by its superb 13th century moated castle

Bodnant Gardens & Conwy (All tours)
One of the UK's most beautiful gardens, spanning 80 acres above the River Conwy. You can enjoy a wide range of interesting and beautiful plants from all over the world that are suited to the Welsh climate and soil.Stop in the historic town of Conwy with its epic World Heritage-listed castle which dominates the town. The medieval town walls are amongst the most complete in Britain and Thomas Telford's elegant 1826 suspension bridge was one of the first of its kind in the world. Conwy Morfa beach is a large sandy bay, with a marina that is well worth a look, its famous for some of the best eating mussels in the world! OPTIONAL EXCURSION (6 day - July 2024 ONLY)
Spectacular Snowdonia
Full day tour to include a visit to the popular mountain village of Betws-y-Coed and then into the mountains to the slate mining town of Blaenau Ffestiniog. You may like to take a trip on the Ffestiniog Mountain Railway to Porthmadog (fare not included)

Return Day - After breakfast head back to interchange and onward to your home towns.Baytree Hotel, Llandudno .
Baytree Hotel North Parade, Llandudno - 3 StarBaytree Hotel is a family-owned boutique 47 bedroom hotel with Victorian charm, offering breath-taking panoramic views of the whole bay of Llandudno and the impressive Great Orme and Little Orme headlands and. is 2 minutes' walk from Llandudno's central shopping area.Fabulously situated on the seafront and the elegant bar and lounge gives breath-taking views of Llandudno Bay. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. There are two dining rooms, where guests can savour varied cuisine that is made with local produce wherever possibleLift to all floors & some walk in showers