5-Day Escorted Tour
The Welsh Dragon: Mountains & Myths
Overview
Tour Overview
A journey into the heart of Wales, a land of song, castles, and breathtaking nature. Day 1: From Cardiff, travel to the Brecon Beacons National Park for a scenic hike. Day 2: Explore North Wales, visiting the magnificent Conwy Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Day 3: A full day in Snowdonia National Park. Option to hike or take the mountain railway to the summit of Snowdon. Day 4: Visit the quirky Italianate village of Portmeirion. Day 5: Travel down the scenic Cambrian coast back to Cardiff for departure.
Duration: 5 days
Region: United Kingdom
from £1,050 per person
Day By Day
Full Itinerary
| Day 1 | From Cardiff, we head into the Brecon Beacons National Park, where rolling green hills and dramatic waterfalls set the tone for the days ahead. A guided walk of easy-to-moderate difficulty takes you into the heart of the park, with stops for photographs at some of its most scenic viewpoints. |
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| Day 2 | Travelling into North Wales, we visit the magnificent Conwy Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Edward I in the 13th century, complete with eight great towers and largely intact medieval town walls. Time is set aside to walk the battlements and take in views over the Conwy estuary. |
| Day 3 | A full day in Snowdonia National Park, home to the highest peak in Wales. Depending on ability and weather, you may choose to hike a section of the mountain trails or ride the historic Snowdon Mountain Railway to the summit, where on a clear day the views stretch as far as Ireland. |
| Day 4 | Today we visit Portmeirion, the whimsical Italianate village built by architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis over five decades, with pastel-coloured buildings, campanile towers and sub-tropical gardens that feel entirely out of place on the Welsh coast — and entirely magical because of it. |
| Day 5 | Our final day follows the scenic Cambrian coast road back towards Cardiff, with the option of a stop in a coastal village for lunch before we arrive in time for your onward departure. |
What's Included
- 4 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Entrance to Conwy Castle and Portmeirion
- Snowdon Mountain Railway ticket (weather permitting)
- Professional Welsh guide
- Transport
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners
- Optional hiking gear
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