--- title: 'Conwy Valley Tours | CELTICOS' url: 'https://www.celticos.com/tour/conwy-valley-tours' description: ", \_The historic castle town of Conwy and the Victorian resort of Llandudno are well known as popular tourist destinations but there is a lot more on offer for visitors to this beautiful area of North Wales. We travel along the Menai Strait, looking over to the Isle of Anglesey, before following the ancient road over the mountain to Conwy. We then follow the river along its" type: article site_name: Celticos locale: en_GB author: Celticos published: '2017-11-16T10:25:54+00:00' modified: '2021-03-31T15:59:27+00:00' image: 'https://www.celticos.com/img/asset/YXNzZXRzL2ZlYXR1cmVkLWltYWdlcy9jb253eS5qcGc/conwy.jpg?w=440&h=220&fm=webp&fit=crop&q=65&s=2956494f31f94ddda9b651d153794aa1' --- # Conwy Valley Tours | CELTICOS - Totally customisable - Local guide - Hotel pickup & dropoff The historic castle town of Conwy and the Victorian resort of Llandudno are well known as popular tourist destinations but there is a lot more on offer for visitors to this beautiful area of North Wales. We travel along the Menai Strait, looking over to the Isle of Anglesey, before following the ancient road over the mountain to Conwy. We then follow the river along its course, visiting hidden historic sights and quaint corners before reaching Betws-y-Coed, the perfect picture postcard village nestling in the hills at the gateway to Snowdonia. ## We can include visits to - Sychnant Pass - The 'Ugly House' - Caerhun ancient roman camp and medieval church - Betwys y Coed village - Bodnant Gardens - Bodnant Welsh Food Centre - Llanrwst - Swallow Falls - Dolwyddelan - Snowdonia National Park ## Touring Information ![Beautiful skies at Conwy](https://www.celticos.com/img/asset/YXNzZXRzL3RvdXItZmVhdHVyZXMvaW1nXzEyNDUuanBn/img_1245.jpg?w=700&fm=webp&q=70&s=29d092acf97cbb0b4971d472ad3859b9) Beautiful skies at Conwy ### Conwy ![Castle](https://www.celticos.com/assets/icons/celticos/icons/celticos-sights-castle.svg "Castle")![Ancient Town](https://www.celticos.com/assets/icons/celticos/icons/celticos-sights-ancient_town.svg "Ancient Town") Conwy is an historic and picturesque town, dominated by its impressive Edwardian Castle, built to command the mouth of the Conwy river and the main route across North Wales. Within its ancient walls, the town is a brilliant patchwork of historic houses, including Britain's smallest. ![Manicured pond at Bodnant Gardens](https://www.celticos.com/img/asset/YXNzZXRzL3RvdXItZmVhdHVyZXMvaW1nXzEyNTFfMC5qcGc/img_1251_0.jpg?w=700&fm=webp&q=70&s=45e5965d8161c45b6672fecaf18a8e85) Manicured pond at Bodnant Gardens ### Bodnant Gardens ![Garden](https://www.celticos.com/assets/icons/celticos/icons/celticos-sights-garden.svg "Garden") Bodnant Gardens are among the UK's finest with an astonishing selection of trees, shrubs and flowering plants, which have been planted over many years to ensure all year round colour and variety. Dazzling displays of daffodils in early Spring are followed by the blossoms of May and shows of summer bedding. Golden Autumn colour is a highlight and even during the Winter, there is plenty to see, experience and admire as new vistas are opened up on a site chosen for its mix of formal garden and wild surroundings of valleys and glades. ![The stunning Sychnant Pass](https://www.celticos.com/img/asset/YXNzZXRzL3RvdXItZmVhdHVyZXMvaW1nXzE5ODcuanBn/img_1987.jpg?w=700&fm=webp&q=70&s=ca2960aa1d7bbc1673ee7211b194ecc0) The stunning Sychnant Pass ### Sychnant Pass ![Mountains](https://www.celticos.com/assets/icons/celticos/icons/celticos-sights-mountains.svg "Mountains")![Sea](https://www.celticos.com/assets/icons/celticos/icons/celticos-sights-sea.svg "Sea") The Sychnant Pass leads from the coastal resort of Penmaenmawr over the ancient road rising through the hills, long before the modern coastal route was constructed. Horses would have been the main form of transport on this steep narrow route. It is worth the climb to look back at Anglesey and the Menai straits laid out before you. ![The Ugly House, a landmark ancient dwelling](https://www.celticos.com/img/asset/YXNzZXRzL3RvdXItZmVhdHVyZXMvMjAxNjA1MTNfMTMzMDM0LSgyKV8xLmpwZw/20160513_133034-%282%29_1.jpg?w=700&fm=webp&q=70&s=29776a13d1e3ba22753bea74aed95335) The Ugly House, a landmark ancient dwelling ### The Ugly House ![Food](https://www.celticos.com/assets/icons/celticos/icons/celticos-sights-food.svg "Food")![Museum](https://www.celticos.com/assets/icons/celticos/icons/celticos-sights-museum.svg "Museum") The Ugly House is in reality far from that. It is believed to have been originally built as a hafodunos, which means a house built overnight to conform to an ancient law providing land for development. It is now a very picturesque visitor centre and cafe in a beautiful woodland glade. ![Swallow Falls waterfall](https://www.celticos.com/img/asset/YXNzZXRzL3RvdXItZmVhdHVyZXMvMjAxNjA1MjNfMTIxNTQ3LmpwZw/20160523_121547.jpg?w=700&fm=webp&q=70&s=f75d4f9523b3bbb94a4bd5f2c995bb26) Swallow Falls waterfall ### Swallow Falls ![Bridge](https://www.celticos.com/assets/icons/celticos/icons/celticos-sights-bridge.svg "Bridge") The Swallow Falls are a spectacular series of waterfalls on the River Llugwy near Betws y Coed. The name is based on the Welsh ewynnol (=foaming) which sounds just like y wennol (=the swallow). It just may have been that early tourist marketing steered towards the more memorable and attractive name, enthusiastically taken up by local hotels and businesses ## Tour Information Can I include this tour as part of a multi-day tour? Yes! All of our tours are fully customisable and can be included into a multi-day tour. Included Your knowledgeable local guide • Pick up and drop off at your hotel Not included Admission fees to sights and attractions, where payable To help you enjoy the day Please wear sensible footwear for some light walking and bring a rain jacket (just in case!) As we tour, we will make suggestions for eating places that our guests have enjoyed visiting ## [Start your journey. Get in touch ↓](#contact) ## Clients love this tour! > Conwy and adjacent area What an incredible day! Our guide was a font of knowledge, wit, history, and all things Welsh. The guide was flexible with wonderful suggestions and advice. At the end of the day we felt our guide was like family (the one you like.) > > Robyn A - [![TripAdvisor](https://static.tacdn.com/img2/brand_refresh/Tripadvisor_lockup_horizontal_secondary_registered.svg)](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g186431-d11661165-Reviews-Celticos-Caernarfon_Gwynedd_North_Wales_Wales.html) ## Ready to start planning your perfect tour of Wales? ### How it works 1. Send a message and we'll quickly confirm date availability and answer any initial questions. 2. If you're happy to proceed, we continue to discuss and plan your tour in detail. 3. Once we've crafted the perfect itinerary, we'll send our quotation for you to review. 4. Upon receipt of the deposit, we'll confirm your secured booking — and the countdown to Wales begins! Contact form didn't load? 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