The Isle of Man is a UNESCO Biosphere reserve and so is the perfect location for a wildlife & scenic adventure. Despite its compact size, the island boasts a variety of diverse habitats, from sandy beaches to hills and uplands. Venturing into the wilderness, you can often find you are the only people around for miles.
Our Half Day Wildlife & Scenic Discovery Tour offers a condensed version of the full day tour, where we will visit a select few sites, chosen according to the season and recent wildlife sightings.
On the Isle of Man, we’re fortunate to host a healthy population of elusive Hen Harriers and characterful Choughs. Peregrine Falcons can also be spotted not only in their traditional cliff habitats, but in urban areas too. Depending on the season and recent sightings there will be opportunities to observe various bird species including Gannets, Curlew, Skylark, and Tern colonies, along with marine wildlife and the much debated, and not so native, Wallaby. We will also explore some of our protected and rare habitats such as the Ayres National Nature Reserve with its distinctive landscape of shingle, sand dunes and beautiful lichen heath where a number of Orchids can be seen; many of the hedgerows are left with minimal management and so are brimming with exquisite flora and fauna.
During our journey around the island, we’ll also delve into Manx heritage and history, with glimpses into to our Viking and Celtic origins and stunning Scenery.
The tour timings allow for time at each destination and travel between points of interest as well as opportunity for refreshments / comfort stops and to purchase souvenirs.
