Welsh Lake Bala Rail & Puffin Island Sail

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

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Join us in the Welsh Highlands for an adventure of a lifetime! Experience a journey on the steam-hauled Lake Bala 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 luxury coach travel

Escorted by a Skills Representative

4 nights half board

Visit to Llangollen enroute

Excursions to Betws-y-Coed, Caernarfon & the Isle of Anglesey

Journey on the Lake Bala Railway

Puffin Island boat cruise

Free time in Llanberis

Day 1

We travel to our hotel via a visit to Llangollen, home to stunning natural scenery and a rich history to explore.

Day 2

We travel through the beautiful Welsh countryside via Betws-y-Coed. Set in Snowdonia National Park in a valley referred to as 'Little Switzerland', this quaint town boasts being North Wales' most popular inland resort with plenty to eat and explore. After a chance to explore, join us on a journey aboard the Lake Bala Railway. This narrow?gauge steam railway runs alongside Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala) and is hauled by a historic Welsh steam locomotive, which affords excellent views of the beautiful Snowdonia National Park.

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Day 3

Found between Llyn Padarn's shores and the base of Mount Snowdon, enjoy a free day in Llanberis, one of the most picturesque villages in Wales. Explore, and you'll find the National Slate Museum and plenty of mountain or lakeside walks. Also, don't forget a journey on the magical Snowdon Mountain Railway for some panoramic views (attractions not included; pre-booking is recommended).

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Day 4

Our first stop today is historic Caernarfon, home to one of the most famous castles in Wales, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the venue for King Charles's investiture as the Prince of Wales. Later, we travel over the Menai Bridge to the Isle of Anglesey and towards the impressive Beaumaris Castle for a short photo opportunity. Built in the eleventh century and despite being unfinished, Beaumaris Castle is regarded as one of the finest castles of its era. Upon arriving in Beaumaris town, we board a boat cruise to Puffin Island. This leisurely journey takes us around the island with live commentary and local history. Keep your eyes peeled, and you might be lucky to spot one of the resident puffins, grey seals or bottlenose dolphins (wildlife sightings are not guaranteed)!

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Day 5

Today, we travel home with comfort stops enroute.

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Royal Victoria Hotel 3*, Llanberis

Found in Snowdonia National Park on thirty acres of gardens and woodlands, this hotel offers bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee-making equipment.

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
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
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