Snowdon Awaits zero deposits
Monday 28 September 2026 to Friday 02 October 2026
£785pp Single supplement £137
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Why visit Snowdonia? Autumn in this colossal National Park is the time that locals secretly love. The crowds are gone, the scenery turns a shade of copper, amber, and deep red and the misty mornings somehow make the mountains look even bigger! Long golden sunsets stretch into the evenings and big skies take over the day. This tour ticks off a huge bucket list moment with a train ride to the very top of Mount Snowdon - the highest point in England and Wales.
Why visit with Shaws? In 2024 99% of our holiday customers said they would book again and 99% also said they would recommend us to a friend. In 2025 passengers rated our holidays 4.7/5 for value for money and we've earned the same 4.7/5 star rating on Google reviews. 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? "I enjoyed all the outings and the scenery whilst on the coach" • "Everyone on the coach was very friendly and helpful and made the trip so good"
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Tour code: C3526
Monday
Check in at one of our favourite hotels - The Celtic Royal - in the heart of Caernarfon.
Tuesday
Steam along the UK’s longest heritage railway from the new station at Caernarfon, past the foot of Snowdon and through the stunning Aberglaslyn Pass, all the way to Porthmadog, on a two-hour journey through unforgettable scenery on the Welsh Highland Railway. Panoramic windows ensure unrivalled views of ancient woodland, mountains, rivers and castles. Then to the unique, Italian-inspired village of Portmeirion - with colour-washed buildings and a Mediterranean central piazza. Clough Williams-Ellis envisaged this coastal village in the mid-1920s to prove that a beautiful location could be developed without spoiling it.
Wednesday
Cameras at the ready as we take a scenic drive through Snowdonia, pausing in the pretty town of Betws-Y-Coed, where you’ll find some lovely local shops and be mesmerised by the crashing rapids that rush under the ancient bridge. This afternoon, reach the highest point in England and Wales – an astonishing 1,085m above sea level – as you conquer Snowdon’s summit with an unforgettable journey on the Snowdon Mountain Railway. Awe inspiring views await from your heritage diesel-hauled carriage on a line which is celebrating 130 triumphant years! Pause at the UK’s highest visitor centre, Hafod Eryri, to discover more of the mountain’s secrets, before descending to Llanberis. Note: Trains run in all weather, but in rare cases extreme winds may cause trains to cancel or terminate. No toilet on the train.
Thursday
Penrhyn Castle (NT) looks spectacular in autumn as the red Virginia Creeper covers the outer walls and the trees acquire a golden glow. Soak up coastal and mountain views, and wander within the elaborately decorated State Rooms. Penrhyn was once the home of an extremely wealthy slate quarry owner. Now, it’s proud to hold artefacts from the National Slate Museum on the Move collection. Spend your final afternoon at leisure in Caernarfon, on the shores of the Menai Strait.
Friday
Amser i fynd adref - Time to go home.
- 4 night stay with breakfast
- 3 course dinner with tea/coffee each evening
- Two hour journey on the Welsh Highland Railway
- Entry to Portmeirion
- Return journey on the Snowdon Mountain Railway
- Entry to Penrhyn Castle (NT)
- Free time in Betws-Y-Coed & Caernarfon
- Two nights of hotel entertainment
- Porterage
- All travel including home collection*
- International Passenger Protection
- 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
- ZERO DESPOSIT OFFER! Pay nothing to secure this holiday when you book by 30.06.26
- 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
- £5pp DISCOUNT for National Trust Members
- 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 4.7/5 by Shaws Customers in 2025
- 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: Two steps at the main entrance (level access available via the side entrance). The lift serves all floors but some bedrooms have steps leading to them. Limited walk-in showers
Please ask us about upgrade options which may be available at a supplement