Flights from Snowdonia

Departure Point: Betws-y-Coed or Llanbedr Flight Time: 30 Minutes Max Weight: 17st per person

The spectacular and dramatic beauty of Snowdonia is hard to describe. Your flight starts from Bettws y Coed, set in the beautiful Snowdonia forest park, surrounded by woods, mountains and waterfalls. No wonder it is North Wales’ most visited inland resort. From here you will fly south west, passing over the castle at Dolwyddelan, built in the 13^th century by Llewellyn the Great. The breathtaking range of scenery continues to unfold beneath you as you pass by Blaenau Ffestiniog, you will be amazed at the size and scale of the quarries, the home for many years of the famous Welsh Slate, and nowadays, on a mountain ridge on the outskirts of the village, they run the Zip Wire where, if you like, you can slide at 100 mph across a rock face... Then onto to Portmerion, the picturesque Italianate village made famous by the Prisoner TV series looks idyllic as it nestles in woodland off the Dwyryd estuary. Heading north you will fly over Beddgelert, the prettiest village in Snowdonia and setting for Rupert the Bear. Watch out for the Dragons at Castle Dinas Emrys! The two Dragons were captured in a cauldron of beer and buried beneath the castle. On route back to Bettws you will fly pass Snowdon, at 1085m is the highest mountain in Wales, Sir Edmund Hilary trained here before climbing Everest, and legend has it that a giant killed by Arthur is buried on its summit. Flights take place on certain weekends from April until October, once you have purchased and received your voucher you can redeem it online and book a date for your flight. Prices are per person. Flights will be shared with up to 3 other passengers. Aircraft size may vary. If buying multiple vouchers please check with us first. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Departure Point: Betws-y-Coed Flight Time: 15 Minutes Max Weight: 17st per person A place of myths, legends, waterfalls and giants! Snowdonia has them all in abundance. From the picturesque setting of the Riverside Inn at Bettws y Coed you will fly over Chapel Garmon, with its Neolithic burial site then on to Fairy Glen, a secluded and enchanting gorge. You will pass over Conwy Falls, on the Conwy River; being a salmon river the falls have ladders to help the fish reach the top. Its then on to Dolwyddelan and its ancient castle before heading north to Capel Curig, a mecca for walkers, climbers and because of its beauty many artists including Turner. We then head back to the Conwy River and Llanrwst home to the giant Ifan Groch, who would sit on the mountain and bathe his feet in the river below. Before we land back at Bettws we pass over the famous Swallow Falls on the Llugwy River, the highest continuous waterfall in Wales. Flights take place on certain days from March until October, once you have purchased and received your voucher you can redeem it online and book a date for your flight or call us on 01938 555860.  Prices are per person. Flights will be shared with up to 3 other passengers. Aircraft size may vary. If buying multiple vouchers please check with us first. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.