Shore Excursion: North Wales Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool
Description
Hop aboard for an unforgettable day from Liverpool Cruise Terminal to North Wales! This shore excursion is designed to fit perfectly with your cruise ship’s schedule, so you can relax and enjoy the journey. Travel in comfort with easy transport and guided commentary as you explore highlights including the Snowdonia National Park, the medieval Conwy Castle, the world-famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, and more... Let us take care of the details while you relax and enjoy the beauty of this remarkable corner of Britain.
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Itinerary
Cross the iconic Conwy Suspension Bridge into the walled town of Conwy, one of Britain’s best-preserved medieval towns.
Your journey continues to the historic walled town of Conwy, where you’ll have free time to explore. You may choose to visit Conwy Castle (additional cost), see the Smallest House in Britain on the marina, or walk along the medieval castle walls. This stop is also the perfect chance to enjoy a traditional Welsh lunch, we recommend Fisherman’s Fish & Chips on the main high street.
The adventure continues as you journey into Snowdonia National Park, the second largest national park in the UK. In true BusyBus style, you’ll go off the beaten path and have the chance to spot native sheep and wild ponies before taking a short walk up the Ogwen Valley to capture some memorable photos. Many guests consider this the highlight of the day!
Travel through scenic mountain roads 'off the beaten track' to the picturesque village of Betws-y-Coed, a perfect place to stretch your legs and explore. Here you can browse traditional shops, pick up souvenirs, and take a look at the old train station that adds to the village’s charm. It’s also an ideal stop to enjoy a refreshment — perhaps an ice cream on a warm day or a hot coffee when the weather is cooler.
To top it all off, we make a stop at the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, one of Britain’s most remarkable feats of engineering and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This true icon of Welsh industrial heritage offers a chance for those feeling brave to walk across the aqueduct alongside kayaks and canal boats. Don’t miss the opportunity to capture a photo from the middle, with the River Dee flowing far beneath your feet.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pushchairs, wheelchairs and luggage to be communicated and approved by BusyBus in advance
- Please note that the tour’s timings are designed exclusively with your cruise schedule in mind. If you dock late, do not panic - we will be there waiting for you and we will adjust timings accordingly to make sure everything runs smoothly. If you dock early, we will depart at the scheduled ticket time above. We will ALWAYS ensure you are back at least one hour before your ship departs.
Reviews(36)
They ask you to be 15 minutes before departure time we were there 30 minutes before departure time hoping to get good seats. We were picked up from Chester. We didn’t realize it was coming from Liverpool. We were shocked to find as a couple. Therewas only a backseat and theseat in front of it available. I had the backseat. My wife had the one in front. I think it was the wheel hub or a box on the floor of her which made it less legroom for her. The tour would’ve been very good if as other customers on the trip agree we had a little more time in each place. It was much too, rushed The guy driver drove too fast and it was in a hurry. Everywhere, the commentary she gave most people again agree with us we could not understandwhat she was saying, most of the time she spoke to fast. As I said, we should’ve had more time in each place particularly as we got back to Chester at 5:30 when it should’ve been about just another 15 to 30 minutes in the main place would’ve been good extra. We have been on several trips like this with another well-known company. They were all excellent, but unfortunately, I cannot recommend this company unless they slow down a bit and have a driver it takes a little clearer and slower so we canall understand.
We loved our shore excursion to North Wales. All places we visited were beautiful and we had enough free time. Shelly was our driver and guide and she was wonderful.
Wales is beautiful and it was a great day! As always with tours we wished we had more time in certain areas such an Conwy and for lunch. The bus air conditioning was broken so it was very hit in the back.
We really enjoyed this tour. The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. She even knew some “short cuts” that turned out to be a beautiful scenic route. The sites were perfect for what we wanted to see. The tour guide even did her best to make time for the aqueduct.
It was well organized and did a great job of exposing us to various aspects of Wales. Shelley was a fantastic guide - great personality and added little touches to the main parts of the tour - played Welsh music while we traveled in the BusyBus, recommended places to eat, etc. Wales was beautiful and this was a great tour!
The tour was everything that I expected of it. The beautiful Victorian Beach Front at Llandudno, Conwy Castle, Snowdonia and the Aquaduct were all beautiful to see. I wish I had days to explore rather than the one day tour. Allan did a great job as tour guide and driver. Maybe if I ever get back to see Anglesey, I’ll be to explore more in northern Wales.
Pros: Pick up was timely. Bus was nice and was comfortable. The itinerary was good and both the Tour Guide and driver were nice. Cons: Music was turned on for the ride - was quite loud. Lunch stop - no recommendations were made by the Guide. Last stop on the Tour (aquaduct) was unfamiliar to the Guide (had to ask a 3rd party for walking directions). Lastly, comfort break spots were not pointed out through the day.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed the itinerary and found both the vehicle and team friendly and comfortable. We appreciate your comments regarding the music and guidance throughout the day, and we will certainly take these onboard moving forward. For the lunch stop in Conwy, we do include suggestions on the booking page, including our recommendation for Fisherman’s Fish & Chips, which is very popular with our guests. This was also your driver-guide’s first tour operating independently, so we truly appreciate your patience and understanding whilst they continue to build confidence and experience on route. Thank you again for travelling with us and for providing such valuable feedback.
The tour is a perfect way to see as many parts of North Wales as possible within a day. With a handful of stops with just enough time to explore, the 9 hours flew by. It's a way of getting a taste of Wales and whets your appetite to come back on your own to experience the towns and areas on your next trip. Our tour guide was great and made it fun, she knew a lot and made sure we were all safe on the road and at each stop.
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time onboard with us and we hope to welcome you onboard again soon! Best wishes, The BusyBus team.
What a great trip!! Saw so many wonderful places. We saw places that we probably would never have got to under our own steam. A lovely group of people from all over Europe made it an even better experience!! A big thanks to Lee for helping me and my sister out when our dad took ill while we were on the trip. Would recommend Busy Bus if you want a full sightseeing day. Excellent value for money!!.
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time onboard with Lee and we hope to welcome you onboard again soon! Best wishes, The BusyBus team.
We had an amazing time on this day trip to North Wales! Our tour guide Shelly was so sweet and fun. She gave us great recommendations and made the day so enjoyable. We would highly suggest doing this tour!
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time onboard with Shelly and we hope to welcome you onboard again soon! Best wishes, The BusyBus team
