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BUSYBUS WALES MINI BREAKBusybus Wales mini-break bus tours are pleased to bring you this fantastic, 4-day, 3-night tour from Chester and surrounding areas to Wales. With carefully selected 2006 departure dates detailed below we'll use our modern, comfortable mid-sized executive bus perfect for exploring areas and routes not accessible to full-size coaches.Your friendly driver and guide will escort you throughout the trip, keeping you entertained and showing you some of the most breath-taking and spectacular sights available. You will explore lots of famous landmarks and scenery and partake in some of the most unusual and unique attractions that Wales has to offer, always enjoying a relaxed, comfortable, personal "family" atmosphere. |
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DEPARTURE SCHEDULE It really couldn't be easier to choose a departure date. Simply request one and if there are more than 8 of you we guarantee to run (subject to availability of hotel space) and if there are less than 8 of you we'll start a departure date off and make every effort to sell the remaining seats to give a minimum occupancy. |
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Your tour departs from Chester at 10:30am after being personally collected from your hotel, the station, airport or any other agreed collection point (at time of booking). Please ask if you require accommodation for the preceding night in Chester or additional nights at the end of the tour. You will, of course, be dropped off at the same point by 5:00pm after your wonderful mini-break! The allocated vehicle is an executive, 15-seater, panoramic window version with plenty of overhead parcel shelving with under-floor and rear luggage space. We limit the occupancy to 12 passengers per vehicle to allow extra cabin space and compliment overall passenger comfort. |
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On your Wales tour, your driver and guide will keep you fully informed and advised as to points of interest and general knowledge regarding the ever-changing panoramic views and superbly selected stops and highlights. As you depart, a short narrated, drive through Chester will be given with areas of interest pointed out (like the City Walls, The Rows, The Eastgate Clock, The Amphitheatre and the infamous Horse Racing Course. Your tour has been carefully routed and planned with your driver suitably tailoring the break to suit the weather, atmosphere and ambience 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 don't wish to. |
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We will pass through Llangollen, the starting station for the famous and still fully-functional steam railway along with many other "claim to fames". You get a unique chance to experience the Pontcysyllte Canal Aqueduct, built by Sir Thomas Telford in 1795 and still taking canal barges across the valley high above the ground. We'll exploit the vehicle size by navigating some of the most scenic of "Welsh" roads available, taking in as much of those glorious views on offer. |
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Explore Betws-Y-Coed, North Wales' most popular inland resort where the River Conwy meets its three tributaries flowing from the west, the Llugwy, the Lledr and the Machno. Weather permitting, we may navigate Ffestiniog, a paradise for walkers, hikers, mountain bikers, ramblers and climbers alike. Then comes that historic World famous spectacular drive along the coast road and up the Great Orme at Llandudno, a famous Welsh holiday resort attracting many English and International visitors to it's unique charm and charisma. |
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You will see and experience many of the glorious wonders that North Wales is proud to offer, including Eryri, or better known as the Snowdonia National Park, which is the second largest National park in England and Wales. Weather permitting, we'll jump onboard the famous Snowdon Mountain Steam Railway that will trek us up to the summit at 1,085m / 3,560ft in one hour. For those more energetic, why not walk back down? It takes around 2 hours and offers scenery that will burn itself into your memory forever. |
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Don't forget Port Meirion! Clough Williams-Ellis built this fantasy village between 1925 to 1975 on his own private coastal peninsula. His lifelong concern was with Architecture, Landscape Design, the protection of Rural Wales and Conservation generally, and he strove at Portmeirion to give his ideas physical expression. All the cottages in the village are let as part of the Portmeirion Hotel and the village also has several shops and restaurants and is surrounded by the Gwyllt sub-tropical gardens and woodlands and miles of sandy beaches. |
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Of course, no trip to Wales would be complete without a visit to a castle, or two! We've plenty to choose from, including 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'll know you are in the presence of a historic site which still casts a powerful spell. Then there's Caernarfon, Harlech, Beaumaris, Penrhyn, oh the list is endless! |
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Your accommodation for your high-quality mini-break has been carefully selected for its warm, Welsh hospitality, excellent cuisine and general overall ambience. We will, naturally, confirm your hotel details along with any special requests (dietary needs, smoking, double or twin, etc.) on your personal itinerary that will be prepared upon enquiry / booking. We will usually stay at one hotel for the full 3-night duration using one of our accommodation partners guaranteeing high-quality, rated accommodations such as: |
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The Celtic Royal is a stylish hotel based right in the middle of Caernarfon yet offering guests complete peace, quiet and tranquility. It has 110 bedrooms to suit all tastes along with fine dining, a chic "art deco" bar and a superb leisure facility of which all BusyBus quests are welcome to use as part of their stay. The hotel itself is an 1841 listed building elegantly restored in a blend of Georgian and contemporary architecture ensuring a wonderful ambience, a great stay and a memorable overall experience. It's a privilege to have such a great, central base in such a great, central hotel. Although we won't be spending too much time here, the time we do spend will be quality - guaranteed! |
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Bryn Eisteddfod Country Hotel is situated 9 miles south of Caernarfon in an area designated as being of "outstanding natural beauty". No visitor will be disappointed with the breathtaking sea and mountain views. The hotel stands in its own landscaped grounds and affords panoramic views, to the south Yr Eifl mountain range (The Rivals) and to the north Ynys Mon (The Isle of Anglesey). |
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The Milverton House Hotel, in Llandudno, is a delightful WTB 3* accommodation in the resort town much loved for its character. The Hotel is in a Premier position overlooking the town's attractive bay and well kept promenade. Nestled at the foot of the spectacular Great Orme, you'll have lots of time to experience the great views and lively, vibrant attributes of the town. The Milverton House Hotel prides itself on lots of facilities including regular local evening entertainment along with an option to go and see a famous Welsh Male Voice Choir rehearsing on a Tuesday evening at the local church. Dining will all but please and satisfy too, offering traditional Welsh dishes through to a more conventional selection for those less daring! Afterwards, why not relax within the confines of the well-stocked bar and exchange some stories about what happened today, or, even more intriguingly, what's going to happen tomorrow!! |
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Finally, don't forget all those other highlights you are likely to see on your adventure, including a selection from Ruthin Gaol (jail and prison), Valle Crucis Abbey, The Welsh Heritage Centre, Rug Chapel, Llangar Church, Bodnant Gardens, Trefriw Woollen Mill, The Sheepdog Centre...to name oh but a few! |
So, come and join us on our next adventure mini-break to Wales. You are guaranteed satisfaction, of which we are totally reliant on for the success of our business. Please remember to book early as space is limited on this very popular tour. BUSYBUS Bus Tours looks forward to being part of your holiday memories!!
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