The Best of North Wales - A Birdwatching Tour

Tour Code: GBR260

An exciting 6-day holiday visiting the best birdwatching locations in north and west Wales, searching for an array of seabirds and woodland specialists.

6 days from
£1,295 (land only)
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Highlights

Summary

Summary

Supporting an outstanding diversity of habitats, north-west Wales is one of the UK’s most thriving areas for birdlife, and our exciting birdwatching holiday is set to deliver a range of specialities from this wonderful region. We will first search the northern coastline for waders and other estuarine species, before setting our sights inland. Picturesque Sessile Oak woodlands tucked away in the lush green valleys for which this country is so famed harbour both Pied Flycatcher and Wood Warbler, amongst a plethora of other delights, which may include Redstart and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. Our final few days of the holiday will be spent exploring the dramatic headlands of Great Orme and South Stack, where we will enjoy thriving seabird colonies, which include Puffins, Guillemots, Shags, and we will also hope to see Choughs. 

Each day of the tour will be taken at a gentle pace and led by an expert local leader. Our base in the beautiful town of Betws-y-Coed is perfectly located, with the region’s best birding locations within reasonable driving distance. 

  • Wood Warbler, Pied Flycatcher & Redstarts amongst Sessile Oak woodlands
  • Thousands of auks and terns at two fantastic birdwatching locations in north-west Wales
  • Whinchats and Ring Ouzels on higher ground
  • Choughs present along the coastline
  • Spectacular scenery through the Welsh valleys
  • This tour features the very best birdwatching locations in north and west Wales
  • Led by Welsh tour leader, Dan Rouse
Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1
Meet at Hotel
Day 2
Dee Estuary
Day 3
Yhys-hir RSPB; Dyfi's Osprey project
Day 4
Great Orme Head; RSPB Conwy
Day 5
Celmyn Bay; South Stack RSPB
Day 6
Nearby uplands; depart early afternoon
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Dates & Prices

Dates & Prices

2025

Departures Availability Cost
Mon 28th Apr – Sat 3rd May FULL £1,295
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£1,295
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£495

2026

Departures Availability Cost
Mon 27th Apr – Sat 2nd May SPACES £1,295
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Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£1,295
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£495

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Why Naturetrek?

Why Naturetrek?

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  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

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