All Snowdonia Tours & Excursions in 2026

Betws-y-Coed is Britain’s first artists’ colony, nestled at the entrance to Snowdonia National Park. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll stroll down this village’s charming streets, riverside paths, and historic bridges to find out how this woodland paradise inspired generations of landscape painters. The tour starts at the historic Betws-y-Coed Railway Station. As you explore this picturesque settlement – meaning “prayer house in the woods“ – you’ll find out how painter David Cox established Britain’s first art colony here in 1844, forever changing the Welsh village’s fortunes. Other landscape artists, unable to travel to Europe during the Napoleonic Wars, soon discovered its dramatic beauty and, as railways brought Victorian tourists, the once-peaceful artist haven evolved into the gateway to Snowdonia we know today.

Prepare for an exhilarating whitewater rafting experience in Snowdonia National Park. With a guide at your side, make three descents through continuous grade 3–4 rapids every time. After an instructional session, use provided safety gear and hire wetsuits on-site to stay comfortable. Challenge yourself with increasingly difficult runs throughout your session. This activity is wheelchair and stroller accessible, and service animals are welcome.

Cross Llyn Padarn by kayak, and see the surrounding Snowdonia National Park from a different perspective — the water. Leaving the hiking crowds behind, you’ll paddle through countryside dominated by hills and mountains, seeing remains from the slate mining era and even 12th-century castle ruins. If the weather works in your favor, there’s the option of a swim along the way, too.

Conquer Snowdon under the stars with a guided night walk led by Tony Lowe Mountaineering. Starting from around 01:30 AM, this journey takes you up Snowdon at a friendly pace, ensuring you reach the summit 30 minutes before sunrise at 5:15 AM. Capture unforgettable moments with a photo at the top as the day breaks. After the descent, enjoy a well-deserved breakfast at a local establishment. Perfect for adventurers and nature lovers alike, this experience combines the thrill of night hiking with the beauty of a sunrise over Wales. - Guided night walk to the summit of Snowdon - Start your ascent from 01:30 AM - Reach the summit just in time for an unforgettable sunrise - Enjoy a post-hike breakfast at a local venue (extra cost)

Experienced outdoor adventurers will love joining a small-group extreme canyoning adventure in Snowdonia. Enjoy (optional) big jumps, fast slides, ziplines, and abseiling down waterfalls—perfect for adrenaline seekers. For the more timid explores, there are options to bypass or get lowered down during the more extreme instances. The half-day activity is restricted to a small group so you’ll get personalized attention and assistance.

This small group tour is great for beginners to canyoning, which takes you into the Snowdonia rainforest for an adventure. You’ll jump into pools, over and under boulders, and scramble down waterfalls. If you want a little more action, there are options to book more difficult canyons. At the end you’ll be rewarded with beer, cake, and footage of your experience.

Snowdonia National Park has so much to explore, but this Snowdonia National Park Underground Adventure takes you underground to an old, abandoned slate mine for a unique experience. Plus, this adventure also has an optional, abseil, boat trip, and numerous climbs for those more daring travelers. A guide leads the way through it all to ensure safety and to tell a bit of history of the mine, too.

Watch the sunrise from the peak of Snowdon, Wales’s highest peak, on this small-group guided sunrise hike. This is a challenging tour, especially when it starts in the dark. Your guide will ensure you reach the summit safely just in time to watch the sun rising. Learn about the area and how to pronounce some tricky Welsh village names during the hike.

Seek out the hidden gems of Snowdonia without having to do any research on this self-guided tour and treasure hunt. No need to pick up any equipment—the treasure hunt is accessed via an app on your smartphone and can be started at any time you like. Once you start playing, follow a map with hundreds of pins, which you can then visit to earn points and prizes.

Embark on a magical night hike up Snowdon, guided by Tony Lowe Mountaineering. Starting at 01:30 AM, this adventure leads you to the summit just in time for an unforgettable sunrise at 5:15 AM. Capture stunning moments against the backdrop of a new day breaking over Wales. After your descent, treat yourself to a well-deserved breakfast at a local establishment, perfect for fueling up post-hike. Ideal for adventurers and nature lovers, this experience combines the thrill of nighttime exploration with breathtaking views. - Guided night walk to the summit of Snowdon - Start your ascent around 01:30 AM - Reach the summit for a breathtaking sunrise at 5:15 AM - Enjoy a post-hike breakfast at a local venue (extra cost)