Join us in the Welsh Highlands for an adventure of a lifetime! Experience a journey on the steam-hauled Bala Lake Railway, as well as a fascinating cruise around the unique Puffin Isle and visits to Betws-Y-Coed, Caernarfon and Isle of Anglesey
View Dates & BookJoin us in the Welsh Highlands for an adventure of a lifetime! Experience a journey on the steam-hauled Bala Lake Railway, one of the great little trains of Wales, as well as a fascinating cruise around the unique Puffin Isle and visits to Betws-Y-Coed, Caernarfon and Isle of Anglesey.
INCLUDES
Return coach travel
4 nights half board
Escorted by a Skills Host
Porterage at hotel
Welcome tea/coffee on arrival - March 2024 date only
Glass of wine on the final night - March 2024 date only
Visit to Llangollen (en route on day 1)
Excursions to Betws-Y-Coed, Caernarfon & Isle of Anglesey
Journey on the Bala Lake Railway
Puffin Island boat cruise
Free time in Llanberis
BETWS-Y-COED & LAKE
BALA RAILWAY (FULL DAY): Travel through the beautiful Welsh countryside via Betws-y-Coed, set in a valley in the Snowdonia National Park, often referred to as 'Little Switzerland' boasting numerous craft, outdoor activity shops and cafés. We have also arranged a journey on the Bala Lake Railway. This narrow-gauge steam railway which runs alongside Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake), hauled by a historic Welsh steam locomotive, enjoys excellent views of the beautiful Snowdonia National Park.
LLANBERIS
(FREE DAY): Located in Snowdonia National Park, from Llanberis you can catch Britain's only rack and pinion railway to Hafod Eryri, the visitor centre at the Summit on Snowdon, the highest mountain in England and Wales (not included).
CAERNARFON, ISLE OF
ANGLESEY & PUFFIN ISLAND CRUISE (FULL DAY): Our first stop is historic Caernarfon, home to one of the most famous Castles in Wales, considered to be one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages and the venue for Prince Charles investiture in 1969. Later, we travel over the Menai Bridge, towards the impressive Beaumaris Castle where we enjoy a short photo stop. Built in 1295, and although unfinished, Beaumaris Castle is regarded as one of the finest Edwardian castles. Next, we join our cruise over to Puffin Island - home to many species of birds and wildlife. This leisurely cruise will take us around the entire island, with live commentary and local history along the way. Keep your eyes peeled and you might be lucky enough to spot one of the resident puffins, grey seals or bottlenose dolphins*! *Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
Set in Snowdonia National Park on 30 acres of gardens and woodlands. Bedrooms have en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee making equipment.
Hotel Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Lift
Wi-Fi
We are pleased to introduce our NEW luxury range 'the Optimum Experience' by Skills which will feature a selection of our 2021 holiday packages.
With an elegant and stylish design, our Optimum Experience offers amazing passenger comfort with soft, wide seats, generous onboard legroom and moveable headrest that ensures you're as comfortable and relaxed as possible as soon as you find your seat.
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
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Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
Beeston | Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA |
Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF |
Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
Long Eaton. | The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
Mansfield | Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN |
Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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