Channel Islands - Guernsey, Herm & Sark

Tour Code: GBR313

A peaceful 10-day holiday encompassing the very best of the British Channel Islands of Sark, Guernsey and Herm.

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Summary

The British Channel Islands have been little-explored by naturalists. This pioneering 10-day holiday explores three of the archipelago's islands, led by an expert naturalist. Our stay begins on the beautiful island of Sark, which lies 9 miles to the south-east of Guernsey and is described by the Daily Telegraph as one of the 20 most tranquil and most "desirable great escapes on the planet”. Sark is also one of the sunniest places in the British Isles and hosts a wonderful selection of wildlife which we shall seek on serene excursions.

After a most enjoyable 6-day exploration of Sark’s flora and fauna, we’ll take a 50-minute ferry crossing back to Guernsey where we will be based for our next four nights. The picturesque island of Guernsey is the second largest of the Channel Islands and is packed with award-winning beaches, picture-postcard towns, and world-class cuisine. Guernsey hosts an interesting fauna and flora including such specialities as Glanville Fritillary, Loose-flowered Orchid and Short-toed Treecreeper. On one of the days based on Guernsey we shall make a day trip to our third Channel Island of the holiday, Herm, which is just a 15-minute ferry crossing from Guernsey's St Peter Port Harbour. Herm is one of the smallest of the inhabited Channel Islands and with a population of just over 60 is beautifully unspoilt and with no cars, incredibly peaceful.

We'll return from our holiday having had a most restful yet fascinating insight into the British Isle's most southerly islands.

For detailed information, please download the itinerary document above. Please note that the second departure in each year is usually operated in the reverse direction i.e. starting in Guernsey and ending in Sark.

Explore three British Channel Islands on one holiday!
See wonderful species rarely, or not, found on the British Isles mainland including Glanville Fritillary, Loose-flowered Orchid and Short-toed Treecreeper
Plenty of historical interest
Bird-ringing and moth-trapping demonstrations undertaken
Visit beautiful habitats such as the Ramsar sites of L’Eree Shingle Bank, Gouliot Headland and Lihou Island
Ferry option available for those who wish to make this a flight-free holiday from the UK

Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Guernsey, sail Sark

Day 2/5

Daily excursions in search of the wildlife of the island of Sark

Day 6

Depart Sark, arrive Guernsey

Day 7/9

Daily excursions in search of Guernsey’s wildlife including boat trip and day trip to Herm

Day 10

Depart Guernsey, sail UK

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What's Included

What's Included?

Flights
Accommodation:
We’ll stay in one of Sark’s traditional farmhouses, set in extensive, beautiful, sheltered gardens with an indoor swimming pool. On Guernsey we'll stay in an elegant 4-star hotel in a beautiful secluded valley where upgraded Gold Balcony rooms are used as standard for our tour. All rooms en suite.
Food:
Bed and breakfast only is included in the cost of this holiday. The cost of lunches and dinners are not included to allow a choice of dining at one of the islands' many acclaimed restaurants and to allow the choice between a hearty lunch, or something much lighter for those who prefer.

Reviews

I was concerned that there would be an over emphasis on birds, but the tours also focused on the plant life, insects and the history of the region. A well-rounded experience. The accommodations on this trip were excellent. The knowledge shared by our guides, Trevor and Lesley, was super and their enthusiasm stimulated our interest in nature.
W. S. & B. V, Winnipeg, May '25
The islands are wonderful. Sark was a revelation. The two tour leaders made this trip memorable. Their personalities and sense of humour made this trip extra special. Over and above the normal range, we enjoyed moth traps, star gazing and bat observing.
K.P, Cambridgeshire, May '23

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