North Wales Explorer - Value Break

Itinerary

Holiday Highlights

• Hotel for 4 nights in Llandudno with dinner & breakfast
• Porterage 
• Entertainment in the hotel     
• Entrance to Caernarfon Castle
• 30-min cruise on River Conwy
• Visits to the Isle of Anglesey, Conwy & Betws-y-Coed 
• Day at leisure in Llandudno

North Wales Explorer

Day 1 - Join your tour coach and head to North Wales with comfort stops en route. Arrive in Llandudno and check into the welcoming 3* Somerset Hotel for 4 nights DBB

Day 2 - 4 At leisure in Llandudno with two included excursions and a full day at leisure in resort

Whilst 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. The lovingly restored original tramcars are each named after a Saint. (Fare not included - runs throughout the summer). You may like to take a stroll to the 19th-century public gardens at Happy Valley, situated on the east side of the Great Orme, and which afford wide views over Llandudno Bay. Features include a limestone rockery, a colonnaded walk and a newly-restored camera obscura. Llandudno is also home to a new distillery on Lloyd Street, producing award-winning Penderyn whisky (one hour tour from £13.50 - £20 pp in 2026 - prices vary - advanced booking recommended)

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Caernarfon Castle & The Isle of Anglesey 
Caernarfon Castle is recognised around the world as one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages. This fortress-palace on the banks of the River Seiont was built by King Edward I and born out of bitter medieval conflict with Welsh princes. The formidable curtain walls and daunting King's Gate were designed to withstand assault whilst the polygonal towers, statues and multi-coloured masonry echo imperial Roman architecture. The Eagle Tower, with its three great turrets and 18-feet thick walls, is the crowning glory of the castle. In 1969, the investiture of the then Prince of Wales, HRH King Charles III, took place at Caernarfon Castle. The Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum is housed in two towers and it tells the story of over 300 years of service by Wales' oldest infantry regiment. NB the grounds consist of cropped grassy areas with even pathways leading to different parts of the castle. There are plenty of steps and steep staircases throughout, but the castle can be enjoyed at ground level. There is a new lift which enables visitors to reach the top of the King's Gate. 

Enjoy some time in Caernarfon before crossing the glistening Menai Straits to 'Ynys Mon' (the Isle of Anglesey). You can't miss the Menai Suspension Bridge, built by Thomas Telford and opened in 1826. It was the first modern suspension bridge in the world, and it connects the mainland to Menai Town. Make a stop at Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll and then onto the elegant seaside town of Beaumaris, fronted by its superb 13th century moated castle. The town has a captivating mix of medieval, Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architecture.  Take a walk through the town, starting with a stroll along the seafront, taking in the pier and the views over the Menai Strait and Snowdonia then continuing through the charming streets with their picturesque cottages, many painted in soft pastel colours. 

Conwy, River Cruise & Betws-y-Coed
It's just a short distance to 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. Look out for the smallest house in Britain - known as the Quay House, this red painted one up one down measures only 3.05m x 1.83m (10 x 6ft). Conwy Morfa beach is a large sandy bay, with a marina that is well worth a look. Enjoy a short sightseeing cruise on the River Conwy with the potential for spotting local wildlife including shell duck, mallards, herons and eagrets.

This afternoon continue to attractive Betws-y-Coed, the Gateway to Snowdonia with a distinctly Alpine feel. The magical setting is enhanced by the dense Gwydyr Forest which surrounds the town. There is a diverse range of cafés, bistros, restaurants and pubs as well as independent shops retailing in crafts, clothing, gifts, and local homemade produce.

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Accommodation

Value Break Hotel New for 2026

Somerset Hotel, Llandudno

The 3* Somerset Hotel is a traditional seafront property on Llandudno's beautiful seafront with views of the pier and the Great Orme. The town centre is just a 10 minute stroll along the flat promenade and the beach is on the doorstep.

There is a seafront coffee shop (with outdoor seating area when the weather is warm) as well as a restaurant, lounge bar and dance floor plus a games room (all on one level). There is nightly entertainment in the hotel.

Free WiFi is available in public areas and there is a lift to all floors (but some internal steps). There are five steps at the hotel entrance as well as a ramp.

Guestrooms offer flat screen TV and tea / coffee making facilities. Some rooms have hanging rails instead of wardrobes NB There are a limited number of walk-in showers and these can NOT be guaranteed. 

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