North Wales and Caernarfon Castle day tour from Chester
Description
We’ll stop in the historic seaside town of Conwy. You’ll have time to explore and take in the sights that make Conwy such a popular visitor destination. After a roam around the town, we’ll head off to explore the incredible Snowdonia National Park, they’ll be plenty of opportunities for photo stops and for you to really enjoy it. We'll journey onto Caernarfon Castle, this medieval fortress steeped in Wales' fascinating history, stands as a testament to the nation's rich past. Here, you'll have time to explore its towering walls and uncover the pivotal role it played in shaping the nations history. We then head to the charming Welsh village of Betws-y-Coed situated in the heart of the National Park. The village, which was once a place for pilgrims, became a hub for artist and authors who took inspiration form the scenery and landscapes that surround it. It’s a wonderful stop on the tour and a great place for some free time to explore.
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Itinerary
Explore the historic coastal town of Conwy, bursting with character and charm there is plenty to see and do. Take a look at the medieval castle thats stands majesticly overlooking the town.
Vist the medieval fortress of Caernarfon Castle, included in your tour you have the chance to discover some of the country's fasinating history.
Explore the beautiful Snowdonia national park in our modern, comfortable mini-buses. The majority of the tour will take place in the national park.
Explore the charming village of Betws-y-Coed and see the waterfalls and spectacular surrounding scenery.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be 5 years or older
- Due to the nature of the out tours, we cannot wait for customers who arrive at their tour start point late. If you are late for your tour, our cancellation policy applies. 100% charges are applicable and you will not be entitled to a refund or alternative.
Reviews(22)
The tour is very good, the stops, and the places where it stops to take photographs. They were very punctual and gave us enough time to explore the castles of Conwy and Caernarfon.
Thank you for your kind review regarding our North Wales tour! We are glad to know that you had a great time exploring North Wales with our curated itinerary of spots such as Conwy and Carnearfon Castle. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore and we hope to welcome you again in the near future.
This was an excellent trip, very good value for money. Pick-up outside Chester railway station was punctual. Our driver/guide was Jane and she was both friendly and very informative as well as being funny and entertaining throughout the trip. The stops were well spread out so as to avoid long periods on the minibus. The minibus was clean and spacious. Conwy, Betws-y-Coed and Caernarfon were the main stops. The tour finished with a visit to the impressive Caernarfon Castle, included in the overall price. I would certainly recommend this trip.
Thank you for your lovely review and recommendation! We are glad to hear that you had a great day on tour with Jane, of whom has enhanced your tour experience with her passion, information and experience. We are grateful that you enjoyed our curated itinerary attractions and t hank you for choosing ourselves to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
Friendly, informative driver, Lee. Good itinerary giving time at each place of interest. Excellent modern coach seating about 22 people. My day trip was picturesque, historically interesting and a great day out. Good value for money.
Thank you Kyra for your kind review! We are delighted to hear about your great time on tour with Lee to North Wales. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our curated itinerary with maximum enjoyment and comfort on our Mercedes Vehicles. Thank you for choosing ourselves to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
We had a great day out with Lee as our driver guide. Very happy with his safe driving and narration. My only minor complaint is that the coach seats have minimal leg room. I think an extra 1-2 inches of leg room would help a lot.
Hi Lawrence, Thank you for your review! We’re so pleased to hear you had a great day out with Lee and that you enjoyed both his narration and safe driving throughout the tour. We’ll be sure to pass your kind comments on to him. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the leg room on the coach. Guest comfort is very important to us, and comments like yours are genuinely helpful as we continue to review and improve our vehicles and overall tour experience. We hope to welcome you back again in the future!
Great trip! Our first stop was at Conwy, giving us a chance to spend time in the castle or explore the town. Then it was a drive into Snowdonia National Park with a stop in Betsw y Coed for lunch at a wide choice of places to eat. We then journeyed on to Caernarfon with tickets to explore the castle. All along the way, our guide gave us great background information on the area, its history, various walking trails in the area, pointing out historic sites or great views, and making stops for photos. On the return trip we made a surprise stop for a quick photo op looking out from the beach towards the Irish Sea just before sunset. It was a great day and a wonderful experience with a super guide!
Thank you Carol for your kind review! Sounds like you had a great day (I'm jealous myself). We are very glad that you enjoyed our carefully curated itinerary of North Wales and we hope to welcome you on another Mountain Goat tour in the near future.
Highly recommend for a day in North Wales. Our guide Scott was great, very informative and a lot of fun We were able to see so much in just one day! Thanks for such a wonderful day Scott!
Thank you for your lovely review and recommendation! We curate our itineraries to maximise the exploring, so we're glad you enjoyed your North Wales tour with us! We will pass on the kind words to Scott and we hope to see you on another Mountain Goat Tour very soon.
Scott was a seriously fun tour guide! He made the drives between sites extremely enjoyable and made sure if there was an opportunity for a little more fun, like a great shot of sheep!, that we could indulge. Made a great day trip from Chester. Really appreciated that despite the rain, Scott made sure we had a wonderful time!!
Hi Evelyn, thank you for your great review! Scott will be happy to hear that he made your tour extremely enjoyable. We're glad you had a wonderful time and hope to welcome you on another tour in the future.
My daughter and I just completed this trip today, with Scott as our tour guide. Had a fantastic day with a lovely group of people, seeing some stunning mountain scenery, historic castles and pretty Welsh towns. Scott was a fantastic guide, who was full of interesting information and he went the extra mile to make sure we all had a thoroughly enjoyable day. The mini bus was comfortable and not too big. Would use this company again 100%.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted you and your daughter enjoyed the stunning scenery, historic castles, and charming Welsh towns. Scott’s dedication and knowledge really help make the day special. We’re glad the mini bus was comfortable too. Looking forward to welcoming you again! The Mountain Goat Team
We really enjoyed this wonderful trip with stunning views of Snowdonia National Park and visits to historic castles at Conwy and Caernarfon. Scott, our driver and guide was friendly and entertaining, with interesting commentary. The group was small enough that we could get to know each other. Lots of good experiences!
Thanks so much for the kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the stunning views of Snowdonia and the visits to Conwy and Caernarfon—such incredible places. Scott will be pleased to know his commentary and friendly approach added to the experience. It’s great that the small group size made the day even more enjoyable. Hope to see you again on another tour soon!
Had a fantastic day many great memories made with a really nice group of people.Scott our tour guide made the day that extra special, he really deliverd on his customer service skills and made the whole experience fun and enjoyable. We would recommend this tour to friends and family and we will most deffenetly be back Gary and Emma from Doncaster
Thanks so much, Gary and Emma! We’re thrilled to hear Scott made your day extra special with his great customer service and fun vibe. It sounds like you made some wonderful memories with a fantastic group — that’s what it’s all about! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another adventure soon. Thanks for the recommendation!
