Category Snowdonia & North Wales

UNITED KINGDOM · SNOWDONIA & NORTH WALES

The 15 Best Snowdonia & North Wales Tours

27 reviewed

Slate towns, Edwardian castles and a mountain railway, packed into a corner of Wales you can cross in an afternoon. Here are the North Wales trips compared: which reach Conwy or Caernarfon, which take the Llangollen aqueduct by canoe, which run from Manchester or Liverpool, with prices and day lengths.

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Canoe Tours in Llangollen

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Canoe Tours in Llangollen - Pontcysyllte crossing, shared water, and how to stay calm

1.Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Canoe Tours in Llangollen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,229 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Paddle across Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in a small group with local coaching, canal stories, and jaw-dropping views. About 2.5 hours.

“A really cool experience that not a lot of people can say they have done. I was a bit put out that this is not really for *novice canoe people and that we were not aware boats with motors also still use the aqueduct. I was very stressed about having never canoed plus all the traffic, I dont feel like I enjoyed as much as I could have.”

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From Manchester: North Wales, Snowdonia, and Chester Tour

From Manchester: North Wales, Snowdonia, and Chester Tour - Conwy Harbour and Conwy Castle: A Shoreline Town With Teeth

Whitewater Rafting on the River Dee in Llangollen

Whitewater Rafting on the River Dee in Llangollen - The bus ride to Horseshoe Falls, then the safety briefing

North Wales Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool

North Wales Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool - Stop 2: Conwy Town and the Walled-Medieval Feeling, 1 Hour 15 Minutes

4.North Wales Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 678 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81

One day in North Wales from Liverpool, with Llandudno, Conwy, Snowdonia and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in guided comfort.

“This daytrip was well-planned, well-paced, and well-led. The scenery was unparalleled, and the guide/driver (Joe) had a dry wit and extensive knowledge of the area that were very enjoyable as well.”

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White Water Rafting Experience in River Dee in Llangollen

White Water Rafting Experience in River Dee in Llangollen - Check-in at Whitewater Active and your safety briefing

From Liverpool: North Wales Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

From Liverpool: North Wales Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip - The 90-minute narrated drive to Llandudno: start the story early

6.From Liverpool: North Wales Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 438 reviews · from $92

North Wales day trip from Liverpool to Llandudno, Conwy, Snowdonia and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, fully narrated with a live guide.

“overall pleasant trip. the time allocation to each stop is good, considering the many stops covered and the total distance travelled. if anything, I would appreciate 60-90mins longer trip with more time spent on the Conwy castle and the National park, especially the latter. The tour guide, Frank, is very friendly and helpful. The way he tells stories and engages with the group is very interesting and creative. He contributed greatly to the overall experience my wife and I had.”

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Portmeirion, Castles and Snowdonia Tour

Portmeirion, Castles and Snowdonia Tour - The 8:30am start at Llandudno Railway Station, and how to be ready

7.Portmeirion, Castles and Snowdonia Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $90

Portmeirion meets Snowdonia on a small-group day trip from Llandudno, with castles, waterfalls, and panoramic viewpoints.

“Phil was an amazing guide who took us to so many interesting and beautiful places! Highly recommend this tour!”

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Snowdonia & The 3 Castles Tour

Snowdonia & The 3 Castles Tour - Great Orme One-Way Road Views, Caves, and Sea Creatures

8.Snowdonia & The 3 Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 325 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $90

From Llandudno, ride past Great Orme and Conwy, then chase Snowdon viewpoints and walk Caernarfon with Dolbadarn, all in one day.

“Freddy was amazingly knowledgeable as well as helpful. We loved all the stops throughout the day. Covered a lot of ground!!! Wonderful and highly recommend.”

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Canoe Trip Over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Canoe Trip Over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - Getting There: The Froncysyllte Lift Bridge Meeting Point

9.Canoe Trip Over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Paddle the Llangollen Canal and cross the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in a guided canoe trip with lessons, laughs, and big UNESCO views.

“Fun few hours over the aqueduct at Llangollen. Good trainers, gorgeous views and lots of laughs along the way!”

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North Wales Sightseeing Adventure Day Trip from Manchester

North Wales Sightseeing Adventure Day Trip from Manchester - Stop 1 in Llandudno: Victorian seaside first, then you hit the hills

10.North Wales Sightseeing Adventure Day Trip from Manchester

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 242 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81

North Wales day trip from Manchester with Llandudno, Conwy, Snowdonia and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, guided by a lively host and coach ride.

“Great day with Frank. We saw a lot of different places. You spend a lot of time in the car, but the scenery is beautiful and Frank has a few tricks up his sleeve to make time fly. The meeting point is at the airport, next to the trains coming from Manchester (my advice : try to buy your train tickets in advance, since the fare is much cheaper in advance) I also recommend the welsh cakes that you can by at several pastry shops, along the way (delicous !)”

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Hike to the summit of Snowdon!

Hike to the summit of Snowdon! - The 6-Hour Rhythm From Meet-Up to Summit and Back

11.Hike to the summit of Snowdon!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $74

A guided half-day hike to Snowdon’s summit in a small group, with local guidance, smart pacing, and big views of Yr Wyddfa.

“Simon was an excellent guide! He loves what he does and he is knowledgeable and motivating. He is also great to talk to and take your mind off the hard parts! Definitely check the weather- layers, gloves and a hat are key if it's cold and windy! We had a great time- well worth it!”

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Whitewater River Tubing in Llangollen

Whitewater River Tubing in Llangollen - The Safety Briefing: Fun With Real Guardrails

12.Whitewater River Tubing in Llangollen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83

Whitewater river tubing in Llangollen with Bearded Men Adventures. Guided 3 hours on the Dee, transport included, English and mobile tickets.

“Jason was a fab guide. He was great fun and made the trip memorable, but we all felt very safe too. A mixture of fun, thrills, beautiful scenery made this a great experience. Would definitely recommend this trip and Bearded Men Adventures.”

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From Liverpool: North Wales and Caernarfon Castle Tour

From Liverpool: North Wales and Caernarfon Castle Tour - Snowdonia National Park: Scenic Photo Stops Without the Hiking Commitment

13.From Liverpool: North Wales and Caernarfon Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 183 reviews · 10 hours · from $78

Liverpool to North Wales in 10 hours. See Conwy, Caernarfon Castle, Betws-y-Coed, and Snowdonia scenery on a guided day trip.

“Scott was fun and very knowledgeable. He made the whole tour so lively and explained all the details with much enthusiasm. Highly recommend this tour with Scott. The sceneries were absolutely amazing and picturesque.”

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Snowdonia & Chester Day Tour from Manchester Including Admission

Snowdonia & Chester Day Tour from Manchester Including Admission - Getting Set: The 8:30 Departure, Comfort, and What to Bring

14.Snowdonia & Chester Day Tour from Manchester Including Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 10 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $102

A small-group day trip from Manchester to Conwy Castle, Betws-y-Coed, and Chester, with Mercedes comfort and admission included.

“We very much enjoyed our guide Pete. He was friendly, knowledgeable, a clear communicator, and made the entire experience truly unforgettable. His expertise shone through in his insightful and enthusiastic commentary and thoughtful recommendations. He's passionate about the places we went to. I would highly recommend this day trip. It was a memorable and enriching experience.”

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From Manchester: North Wales Sightseeing Adventure Day Trip

From Manchester: North Wales Sightseeing Adventure Day Trip - Llandudno and St Tudno on the Great Orme: coastline with a backstory

15.From Manchester: North Wales Sightseeing Adventure Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 172 reviews · from $92

A narrated day trip from Manchester to North Wales, with Llandudno, Conwy Castle walls, Snowdonia viewpoints, and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.

“We had a lovely time with Shelly in North Wales! She took us through the breathtaking nature and the cute villages. We spent 45min in Llandudno, 2h in Conwy, 45min at Llynogwen, and 45min in Betws-y-coed. Every place was absolutely worth the stop. However, more time in Llandudno and at Llynogwen and less in Conwy and Betws-y-coed would have made the trip even better!”

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