Welsh Lake Bala Rail & Puffin Island Sail

Join us in the Welsh Highlands for an adventure of a lifetime! Experience a journey on the steam-hauled Lake Bala Railway, one of the great little trains of Wales, as well as a fascinating cruise around the unique Puffin Isle and visits to Betws-y-Coed, Caernarfon and Isle of Anglesey.

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INCLUDES

Return Optimum coach travel

Escorted by a Skills Holiday Host

4 nights half board

Visit to Llangollen enroute

Excursions to Betws-y-Coed, Caernarfon & the Isle of Anglesey

Journey on the Lake Bala Railway

Puffin Island boat cruise

Free time in Llanberis

Day 1

We travel to our hotel via a visit to Llangollen, home to stunning natural scenery and a rich history to explore.

Day 2

We travel through the beautiful Welsh countryside via a visit to Betws-y-Coed. Set in Snowdonia National Park in a valley referred to as 'Little Switzerland', this quaint town is one of North Wales' most popular inland resorts. After a chance to explore, join us on a journey aboard the Lake Bala Railway. This narrow-gauge steam railway runs alongside Llyn Tegid (Lake Bala) and is hauled by a historic Welsh steam locomotive, which affords excellent views of beautiful Snowdonia.

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Day 3

Found between Llyn Padarn's shores and the base of Mount Snowdon, enjoy a free day in Llanberis, one of the most picturesque villages in Wales. You'll find the National Slate Museum and plenty of mountain or lakeside walks. Also, you may also like to take the opportunity to travel on the magical Snowdon Mountain Railway for some panoramic views.

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Day 4

Our first stop today is historic Caernarfon, home to one of the most famous castles in Wales, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the venue for King Charles's investiture as the Prince of Wales in 1969. Later, we travel over the bridge to the Isle of Anglesey and towards the impressive Beaumaris Castle for a short photo opportunity. Built in the eleventh century and despite being unfinished, Beaumaris Castle is regarded as one of the finest castles of its era. Upon arriving in Beaumaris town, we board a boat cruise to Puffin Island. This leisurely journey takes us around the island with live commentary and local history. Keep your eyes peeled for the resident puffins, grey seals or bottlenose dolphins (wildlife sightings are not guaranteed)!

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Day 5

Today, we travel home with comfort stops enroute.

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Royal Victoria Hotel 3*, Llanberis

Found in Snowdonia National Park on thirty acres of gardens and woodlands, this hotel offers bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee-making equipment.

Hotel Facilities

Bar
Restaurant
Lift
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Lace Road, behind Sainsbury's Petrol Station Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside The Butchers, Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA