Little Trains of Wales 2024

5 days from £ 609.00*

Little Trains off Wales

Little Trains of Wales

Attractive Llanberis - a Paradise for Walkers and Climbers, is the Perfect location for your included Welsh railway Journeys on this favourite Tour.

Breathtaking peaks, spectacular lakes, rich history and heritage and a vibrant and unique culture. Every year, Snowdonia National Park’s astonishing landscapes attract millions of visitors. This favourite Crusader tour stays in attractive Llanberis and includes a ride on Britain's only rack and pinion railway, the epic Snowdon Mountain Railway! The Ffestiniog Railway is truly a 'Great Little Railway' and the oldest independent railway company in the world today. Experience Snowdonia' s spectacular scenery on the Welsh Highland Railway between historic Caernarfon and Beddgelert.

• Hotel for 4 nights in Llanberis with dinner & breakfast
• Glass of wine with dinner on last night
• Welcome tea/coffee & after dinner
• Ffestiniog rail fare
• West Highland rail fare
• Snowdon Mountain Railway fare
• Porterage

Itinerary

Day 1 - After joining your holiday coach a comfort stop will be made en route for lunch before arriving at your hotel in the heart of Snowdonia later in for your 4 night stay. DBB 

Day 2 - 4 At leisure in Llanberis with two included excursions and one optional excursion

Llanberis enjoys a wonderful lakeside location at the foot of Snowdon with plenty to see and do on your free day. Take a stroll beside the water, visit the National Slate Museum (entrance FOC) or take a ride on the narrow-gauge Llanberis Lake Railway, where little steam engines take you on a five-mile return journey alongside Lake Padarn. Alternatively you may like to join the optional excursion to the seaside.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

Welsh Highland Railway & Ffestiniog Steam Railway 
(Exact route of the day subject to final train schedule)
Outstanding scenery, comfortable carriages and historic engines await you today in the heart of Snowdonia. Glorious coastlines, ancient oak woodlands, mountains, rivers and castles, all beckon as you embark on your journey on two award winning railways. Joining at Caernarfon, the journey on the Welsh Highland Railway to Porthmadog (fare included) has to be one of the most spectacular ways to see the awe-inspiring scenery of the Snowdonia National Park. There is time in Porthmadog for a spot of lunch before continuing with the next part of your heritage railway journey on the Ffestiniog Steam Railway. The unique steam-hauled trains run along 13 miles from Porthmadog on the coast to Blaenau Ffestiniog in the mountains (fare included). Your coach awaits you as you disembark and head back to Llanberis with a scenic drive through the Snowdonia National Park. (NB Exact routing of the day may change subject to final train schedule. Subject to timetable confirmation, we may need to operate a coach transfer between stations in order to facilitate the day)

Snowdon Mountain Railway 
The Snowdon Mountain Railway, Britain's only rack and pinion railway starts from Llanberis and travel 4.7 miles to the summit of Snowdon, a place of legend 1.085 metres above sea level. This epic  journey has been experienced by some 12 million travellers since 1896. Snowdon Summit’s Visitor Centre, Hafod Eryri, first opened in June 2009. It receives on average half a million visitors a year and it’s not hard to see why. On a clear day the views can stretch as far as Ireland. On arrival at the Summit, railway passengers and walkers are welcomed into a modern contemporary environment, an amazing feat of engineering on the top of a mountain. This unique building was built to withstand the mountain weather conditions, whilst blending in with its natural surroundings. The building is clad in oak and granite, and panoramic windows reveal wonderful views to the valleys below. During your 30 minute stopover you can venture to the cairn of the highest mountain in Wales and England, 1085m above sea level. May operate with a steam or diesel engine. NB October train operates with diesel engine

PLEASE NOTE that the summit is not due to open until June 2024 and for the May departure the train will therefore operate up to Clogwyn Station which is 3/4 of the way up the mountain. Clogwyn Station is located on an exposed ridge, overlooking Llanberis Pass and Clogwyn Du'r Arddu cliffs. Nearby lies a group of huge boulders that once tumbled from cliffs above and are rumoured to be the home of a witch named Canthrig Bwt who would try to catch children climbing on the rocks.  May be a steam or diesel engine

OPTIONAL EXCURSION

Llandudno - 'The Queen of Welsh Resorts' 
Lovely Llandudno is one of the most popular seaside resorts in North Wales. Situated between the Great and Little Orme headlands, this beautiful seafront is perfectly framed. To complement the view there is a wonderful promenade along the Blue Flag beach and the longest pier in Wales (2295 feet, 700 metres). 

Day 5 - After a hearty Welsh breakfast, all aboard for the journey back to your home towns.

This itinerary has been produced well in advance of the 2024 holiday season and is subject to change and finalised train timetables.

Hotel information

Further Information

Coach seating arrangements

Your seats on the main coach will be allocated for you in advance, taking into consideration any special requests wherever possible. Your Tour Manager or driver will advise you where to sit as you board the coach. This will be your seat for the duration of the tour. (Seats are not allocated on any connecting services to and from the main coach.)

Joining your holiday

Your final travel documents, including the exact time and place of departure, will be sent to you approximately 7 days prior to departure, providing all payments have been made. We are unable to give exact departure times before this.

Meal arrangements

Where meals are not included, your Tour Manager will ensure there are suitable stops made for you to purchase and enjoy lunch and/or dinner each day.

Triple rooms

The majority of these consist of a double bed and an extra bed that is often only suitable for children. If this is a concern, you may wish to consider booking more than one room for your group.

Special requirements

If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.

Disabled access

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Foreign Office travel advice

Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.

Prices Shown are for Guidance only - Price will be confirmed at Booking Stage as Prices can Change at anytime prior to Confirmation. 

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