Snowdonia's Peaks & Puffins customer favourite
Monday 04 May 2026 to Friday 08 May 2026
£775pp Single supplement £160
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- Full inclusions
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Why visit Snowdonia? By May, Snowdonia's spring landscape is fresh, green and alive! The waterfalls are still full, but the temperature is now mild and the chance of seeing clear summits is high. Peaceful lakes, deep rugged valleys, colossal mountain tops and endless seascapes await. This stunning National Park has woken up from winter and ready to welcome you.
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? "Everyone on the coach was very friendly and made the trip so good" • "I enjoyed all the outings and scenery whilst on the coach"
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Tour code: C3509
Monday
Check in at one of our favourite hotels, with tea/coffee on arrival.
Tuesday
To the coast, this morning, for a charming ride on the Great Orme Tramway, departing from Victoria Station in Llandudno. Lovingly restored tramcars have been delighting visitors since 1902 and at the 679ft summit, on a clear day, you're rewarded with views as far as the Isle of Man. At the Halfway Station, observe the powerful funicular system in action and at the summit a Visitor Centre and cafe awaits. Enjoy even more views from the longest pier in Wales (which won Pier of the Year 2025) with free time in Llandudno before an afternoon at Bodnant Garden (NT). Be greeted with a garden highlights tour before exploring at leisure - Bodnant truly is a spring garden and should be absolutely bursting with colour as the rhododendrons and azaleas peak. Note: Bodnant has uneven terrain, volunteers can suggest less challenging routes.
Wednesday
The Ffestiniog Railway is the world’s oldest narrow-gauge railway, taking you on a breathtaking journey from Porthmadog Harbour, climbing an incredible 700ft above sea level, to Blaenau Ffestiniog. Cling to the mountain sides, past lakes and waterfalls, on an unforgettable 13.5-mile journey. Cameras at the ready as we take a scenic drive through the National Park to Betws-Y-Coed. This famous little town is surrounded by glacial landscapes, nestled between two waterways and full of inviting little cafés and shops.
Thursday
Cross the Menai Bridge to the Isle of Anglesey and board an 80-minute Seacoast Safari to Puffin Island. Informative commentary will guide you through the resident and visiting birds, you may even be lucky enough to spot a dolphin! There’s free time to enjoy the delightful seaside town of Beaumaris before finishing the day at leisure in Caernarfon. Wander through the pretty streets, watch boats bobbing on the water and soak up those distant mountain views, one last time.
Friday
'Amser i fynd adref' - Time to go home.
- 4 night stay with breakfast
- 3 course dinner with tea/coffee (min 3 choices)
- Return ride on the Great Orme Tramway
- Guided highlight tour at Bodnant Garden
- Journey on the Ffestiniog Railway
- Seacoast Safari to Puffin Island
- Free time in Llandudno, Betws-Y-Coed, Beaumaris & Caernarfon
- Welcome tea/coffee at the hotel
- One night 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
- HALF PRICE DEPOSITS! Just £25pp when you book by 28 Feb 2026 (balance due 8 weeks prior to departure)
- 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
- 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
- £5 DISCOUNT for RHS & NT Members
- *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