'Snowy' Snowdonia new tour
Monday 10 November 2025 to Friday 14 November 2025
£580pp Single supplement £100
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Why visit Snowdonia? Snowdonia is one of the most stunning and divers regions in the UK, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, adventure, culture and history - whatever the season. Epic landscapes dominate the scenery, centring on the incredible Mount Snowdon - the highest mountain in Wales and England. Stay on the edge of this pristine National Park in Caernarfon, on the eastern shore of the Menai Strait. Crowned a UNESCO World Heritage site, this popular town thrives on history and heritage and is the ideal base to experience some of Snowdonia's most spectacular scenery. The mighty 13th century castle, surrounded by sailing boats bobbing on the calm waters, dominates the backdrop, whilst narrow streets, tucked away in the town, give you the chance to seek out local products (and maybe some Christmas gifts!). Get ready for the festive season with a welcoming Christmas package from one of our all-time favourite hotels.
Why visit with us? In 2024 99% of our holiday customers said they would book again and 99% also said they would recommend us to a friend. Shaws Coaches has a strong reputation for a dependable service, with a proven track record for punctuality and professionalism. Our friendly booking team and highly-rated tour drivers are ready to welcome you.
What do our customers say? "Everything brilliantly organised" • "I enjoyed all the outings and the scenery whilst on the coach" • In 2024 Shaws’ customers rated The Celtic Royal Hotel 3.5/5 based on its food & drink, staff & service and bedroom comfort.
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Tour code: C3496
Monday
Enjoy glimpses of Snowdonia scenery enroute to the hotel and enjoy a warm welcome from the hotel with a punch or mulled wine reception this evening.
Tuesday
Cameras at the ready as we drive through Snowdonia National Park to Betws-Y-Coed. This famous little town is surrounded by glacial landscapes, nestled between two waterways and full of inviting cafés and shops. Continue through mesmerising scenery in the Conwy Valley to spend an afternoon by the sea in Llandudno. Take a fresh stroll along the longest pier in Wales, which has just won Pier of the Year 2025.
Wednesday
Spend the morning in the charming harbour town of Porthmadog on the picturesque Glaslyn Estuary. Perhaps take a walk across The Cob enjoying views of the sea, river and mountains - you may even be lucky enough to have steam train toot past you! Spend the afternoon at leisure in Caernarfon with mince pies served at the hotel to warm you up.
Thursday
Who's feeling brave? Enter a world of crime and punishment at Beaumaris Gaol this morning with a guided tour of this feared, yet fascinating Victorian prison. Experience the darkness of the punishment cell and step inside the condemned cell - if you dare! There's free time to explore the seaside town of Beaumaris, with its charming streets and lovely views from the pier, before crossing back over the famous Menai Bridge towards the Aber Falls Whisky Distillery, where a sandwich buffet lunch awaits. Learn about the distilling process during a guided tour of this historic and lovingly restored site.
Friday
Time to head home.
- 4 night stay with breakfast
- 3 course dinner with tea/coffee (min 3 choices)
- Guided tour & lunch at Aber Falls Whisky Distillery
- Guided tour of Beaumaris Gaol
- Free time in Betws-Y-Coed, Llandudno, Porthmadog, Caernarfon & Beaumaris
- Festive hotel package
- - Punch or mulled wine welcome reception at the hotel
- - Christmas dinner one evening
- - An indoor treasure hunt
- - Two nights of live entertainment
- - One night of bingo/quiz
- Porterage
- All travel including home collection*
- Reserved coach seat
- 18kg suitcase pp
- Executive touring coach featuring a refreshment station, reclining seats, reading lights, curtains, foot and arm rests, toilet, safety belts, air suspension and individual air-flow control
- An experienced, friendly, highly-rated and professional tour driver
- Friendly booking team on hand to answer any questions you might have in the run up to your holiday
- HALF PRICE DEPOSIT OFFER! Book before 31 July 2025 and pay just £25pp with the balance due 8 weeks prior to departure (deposit rises to £50pp thereafter)
- LOYALTY DISCOUNT! Book 3 holidays (in any calendar year) and save £15pp, book 4+ and save £20pp, just let us know in special requests that you'd like to redeem your discount
- SAVE £10PP by meeting the coach at Maxey, Stamford Bus Station or Peterborough Extra Services
- *Providing you live in Bourne, Stamford, Peterborough, Uppingham, The Deepings, Spalding, Whittlesey, Oakham and most of the villages between them and Maxey (we're happy to collect from outside of our free pick-up area with a small additional charge)
- *We’re pleased to offer home collection from the Welwyn area following our successful partnership with Reg’s Coaches. Departures from Welwyn, Welwyn Garden City, Codicote, Woolmer Green, Knebworth, Hatfield, Stevenage and many of the nearby villages incur a small supplement of £30pp. We’re happy to pick up outside these areas, please enquire
Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon 
- Located in the centre of the World Heritage town of Caernarfon, between Snowdonia's sea and mountains
- Within walking distance of the walled town, castle and the Welsh Highland Railway Station
- Rated 3.5/5 by Shaws Customers in 2024
- Ensuite rooms with TV, radio, phone, hairdryer, WiFi, complimentary tea/coffee tray & ironing equipment on request
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Complimentary access to the indoor pool, bubble pool, sauna, steam room & gym (refreshed in 2023)
- Lift
ACCESS: There are two steps at the main entrance but level access is available via the side entrance. The lift serves all floors but some bedrooms have steps leading to them. Limited bedrooms with walk-in showers
Please ask us about upgrade options which may be available at a supplement