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7 Night Snowdonia Discovery Tour

Location: Snowdonia

Carbon Footprint: 131kg CO2 details

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A trip fit for royalty, this 7-night discovery tour lines up a trio of UNESCO-listed castles that each played a pivotal role in the history of the British monarchy. You’ll visit the quirky village of Portmeirion and also tour Plas Brondanw, Sir Clough Williams-Ellis’ former home. And to cap it all, there’ll be a ride on the Snowdon Mountain Railway to the summit of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) itself.


What You’ll Love

  • Discovering the royal history of Wales
  • Admiring the enchanting Italianate style village of Portmeirion
  • Enjoying a scenery-rich journey on the Snowdon Mountain Railway
  • Exploring the National Slate Museum
  • Visiting Caernarfon Castle
  • Staying at Dolserau Hall, our Victorian country house

What's Included

  • Tickets for the Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) Mountain Railway
  • Comfortable en-suite accommodation in our country house 
  • Cream tea on arrival day 
  • Cooked or continental breakfast every morning 
  • Daily packed lunches 
  • Three-course evening meals, plus tea & coffee 
  • Guided sightseeing with an experienced HF Holidays Leader 
  • All transport to and from sites of interest  
  • Easy-to-follow routes, maps, and information in our Discovery Point if you want to explore independently 

    Please note - Entrance fees are not included. See more information tab for details.

Itinerary

All our carefully-curated itineraries are designed by our experts. While we make every effort to adhere to the described itinerary, we may take alternative routes or adapt the running order for weather and/or operational reasons.

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Accommodation

More Information

The UK has a famously unpredictable climate so it's best to be prepared for weather that’s sunny one minute and raining the next.  To make it easier, here’s a list of items you should consider packing.  

Essentials 

  • Suitable, sturdy footwear with a good grip. You’ll be on your feet for much of the day
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Waterproof overtrousers 
  • Sunhat
  • Rucksack 
  • Water bottle (at least 1 litre capacity) 
  • Sunscreen 
  • Mobile phone
  • UV sunglasses 

Recommended 

  • First aid kit, including plasters
  • Sit mat  
  • Waterproof pouch for valuables 
  • Rubbish bag (remember to always leave no trace) 
  • Wallet/purse 

Optional extras

  • Walking poles,
  • Flask for hot drinks 
  • Durable lunch box 
  • Waterproof rucksack liner 

Please note

Admission fees are payable locally and aren’t included in your holiday price, apart from what is stated in the what’s included section. This gives you greater choice, freedom, and flexibility to only pay the entrance fees for the attractions that interest you most. Should you choose to visit all the highlighted attractions during your holiday please see the table below for the approximate totals. If you have Cadw (C) membership, please be sure to bring your membership identification with you. We recommend bringing some cash with you for any entrance fees to sites you wish to visit.

2024 prices

Approx. cost of entrance fees

3 night holiday

4 night holiday

7 night holiday

C members

£0

£35.50

£35.50

No memberships

£33.50

£35.50

£69

Carbon Footprint - 131kg CO2

We see it as our responsibility to minimise our emissions, not just for this year but every year to come. Our work with sustainability experts, ecollective, has enabled us to measure our carbon footprint and create a strategy to reduce the carbon intensity of our product by 5% each year. Our ambition is to be net zero by 2040 – earlier if we can.

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Jill Durnford (DG)

A big fan of Britain’s history, geology and wildlife, Jill is an HF Holidays Leader and certified Blue Badge Tour Guide who likes to share her passion with others. She’s lived in southeast England, the West Country, Scotland, Cumbria, and now finds herself in Wales. Being an HF Holidays Leader is a real labour of love for Jill and she’s happiest when showing guests around the stately homes and gardens she’s most fond of. 

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7 Night Snowdonia Discovery Tour

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