Snowdonia Tours & Vacations

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

Snowdonia (pronounced Eryri in Wales) is in northwestern Wales, a mountainous region filled with historic castles, charming villages, and breathtaking landscapes.

There are several options for getting to Snowdonia, as it's only a few hours away from other popular destinations in the UK.

One of the best ways to travel to the region is via self-driving as it allows you to take in as much scenery as possible and have the freedom of easy transportation once you reach Snowdonia.

Other options include flying, catching a train, or catching the ferry from Dublin.

Snowdonia is considered to have a temperate maritime climate with mild summers and cold winters due to its geographical location on the northwestern coast of Wales.

You can expect snowfall in Snowdonia (go figure), with the snow season beginning in October and ending in March.

Rainfall is fairly spread out throughout the year, with the hottest month being August.

Due to Snowdonia's relatively even weather patterns, there's no 'best' time to visit. You can enjoy all seasons throughout the year.

If you're looking to experience as much of the great outdoors as possible, then spring or autumn will allow for reasonably warm days that are perfect for hiking and other outdoor activities.

The winter months are perfect for snow activities but can make hiking a bit difficult, so check the region's expected weather conditions before you start planning your trip.

Figuring out what to pack for a trip to Snowdonia largely depends on what kind of holiday you want to have and what season of the year you travel in. 

If you're looking forward to participating in snow activities, warm clothing such as waterproof pants, jackets, tops, and ski suits and items such as beanies and gloves are appropriate. 

You should always pack a day bag, a reusable drink bottle, a camera, comfortable walking shoes, and a hat if you plan to spend a lot of time outside. 

We are committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. We do our best to help you see the world, regardless of physical or mental limitations. 

We are always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them toward the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.