Departs From: Holyhead Cruise Terminal
Departs at: Synchronised to ship
Returns at: 8 Hours Later
Adults: £49

This full day (synchronised to "all aboard") / 120-mile North Wales Adventure tour departing from your ship (jetty-docked) in Holyhead has been carefully designed and created with your cruise holiday in mind.

Not only is it almost half the price of many other tours on offer and therefore great value, but moreover, the tour is designed to be fun and interactive as well as informative.

We usually use either our 16 or 29 seater midi-coaches but even when we allocate a full-size 49-seater coach it is only with your comfort in mind, always ensuring everyone has plenty of seat space and a full window view. This is sightseeing the way sightseeing is meant to be done! All our vehicles are the latest models, carefully designed to a purpose-built sightseeing specification with panoramic windows, full PA system, overhead parcel shelves, luggage compartment(s) and forced air ventilation.

Your tour is fully escorted and narrated with a jolly driver and knowledgeable escort who, invariably, will become more of a friend than a tour guide! Every passenger receives special attention and is encouraged to participate in the day as much as possible to ensure that you have a wonderful time with us.

Your tour commences directly from the ship (synchronised with the ships timetable. We will not go without you or get you back late!). In 2011 Holyhead introduced a direct berthing dock at the end of the British Aluminium Jetty meaning no requirement for tendering. This alleviates poor weather cancellations.

We will take you to places in Wales you thought did't (or couldn't) exist and your driver and tour escort will keep you fully informed and advised as to points of interest and general knowledge regarding the ever-changing panoramic views, including Eryri, or better known as the Snowdonia National Park, which is the second largest National park in Britain. We will navigate (by road and foot) some of the most scenic and "Welsh" roads on the map, taking in many of those glorious views on offer.

There will be plenty of on-route stops and you will get the chance to enter at least one castle on this tour. Journey times between stops are relatively short and conveniences are regular.

The tour has been carefully routed and planned with your driver / guide tailoring the day to suit the weather, crowds, time of day, atmosphere and ambiance of the general group on board. This makes every tour unique, special and memorable and allows you to partake in as much (or little) as you feel comfortable with. You will never be put under any commitment or pressure to do anything that you do not wish to.

We guarantee you will see more of Wales with BusyBus than you ever thought possible and be the envy of the ship when you exchange stories at dinner!

GENERAL ITINERARY

We enter the mysterious and legendary land of Wales in a short, narrated drive across the island of Anglesey (within a stones-throw of the marital home of Prince William and Kate) and navigate to the Mainland known as North Wales.

CAERNARFON & CAERNARFON CASTLE

The mighty town of Caernarfon will be our first stop. Its sheer scale and commanding presence sets it somehow apart, and to this day, still trumpets, in no uncertain terms, the intention of its commissioner, Edward I. Begun in 1283 as the definitive chapter in his conquest of Wales, Caernarfon was constructed not only as a military stronghold but also as a seat of government and royal palace.

Possibly the most famous of the Welsh castles is Caernarfon Castle, a magnificent-stoned fortress which evokes an authentic medieval atmosphere throughout. When you first see the castle you will experience a strange sensation of empathy in the presence of such a historic site.

OGWEN VALLEY & SNOWDONIA

Now, brace yourselves for what BusyBus has become known for (and, we modestly add, won significant national awards for) the North Wales Adventure element of our experience. In to Snowdonia National Park using carefully selected routes to take you off the beaten track and to viewpoints of wonder! You will feel like you own Snowdonia in the tranquility and ambiance (and adventure) we have prepared!

BETWS-Y-COED

No trip to North Wales would be complete without a stop at the "capital", Betws-Y-Coed (prayer-house in the woods). Interestingly, whilst right in the centre of Snowdonia National Park, an exclusion boundary has allowed this fairy-tale town to flourish into the centre of outdoor tourism in Wales. With its many shops, cafes, pubs and locals, this town can not fail to impress!

CONWY & CONWY CASTLE

Next we will visit the town of Conwy, constructed by the English monarch Edward I between 1283 and 1289 as one of the key fortresses in his Iron Ring of castles to contain the Welsh. It was built to prompt such a humbling reaction with its fabulous wall circuit (which is over 3/4 mile long) and guarded by no less than 22 towers. Towering proudly over Conwy is arguably the best Welsh castle of all, Conwy Castle. A gritty, dark-stoned fortress which has the rare ability to evoke an authentic medieval atmosphere. The first time that you catch sight of the castle you will know you are in the presence of a historic site which still casts a powerful spell.

LLANFAIRPG

Finally, for that last minute souvenir or a photograph that will impress even the quietest of neighbours, we will visit one of Wales' Wonders, the town of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch! Yes, really!! One of the longest town names in the World with its famous railway station. Don't worry if you are struggling to pronounce it – all of you will be singing it all the way home!

Our tours are scheduled to the docking timetable and are specifically run for your cruise liner.

We usually depart 1-hour after docking and always return a minimum of 1-hour before "all aboard"

BusyBus Personnel will be at quayside to meet you in Hi-Viz Yellow "BusyBus" Vests. All docking personnel know BusyBus well.

We do not include lunch but will provide you with plenty of options. We will have plenty of time in a suitable location for lunch. You are more than welcome to bring a pack-lunch with you.

We use a variety of luxury vehicles ranging in seating and always ensure plenty of on-vehicle space with window views.

We do not "force" unwanted attraction entries, refreshments, lunch and souvenirs on you. We will make recommendations throughout the day based on quality, value and experience only. BusyBus receives NO REWARD for recommendations