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- Per booking
- Up to 4 people
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 / 5 · 2 reviews
About this tour
The Isle of Man is a UNESCO Biosphere reserve and is the perfect location for a wildlife & scenic adventure with a healthy population of Hen Harriers, Choughs and Peregrine Falcons as well as secluded wilderness gems where you may be the only people for miles around. Season dependent various bird species can be seen including Gannets, Curlew, Skylark, and Tern colonies, along with marine wildlife, like Atlantic Seals. Louise is an experienced Blue Badge Driver Guide with a background in Marine Biology and Bird watching and so is well placed to help you explore some of our protected rare habitats such as the Ayres, a distinctive landscape of shingle, dunes and beautiful lichen heath. Each tour can be tailored to suit your pace, preferences, and individual needs including visiting places that are wheelchair accessible if required, so don’t hesitate to get in touch and discuss your specific needs with us. Tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and refreshments stops.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Stroller accessible
“We can tailor our tour to be mobility friendly and accessible with space in the boot of the car for a folded wheelchair”The supplier’s own words
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Itinerary
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- 1
Stopping first along Marine Drive at Douglas Head, we get a beautiful panorama view of Douglas and beyond. Then we have an opportunity to watch sea birds soaring along the cliffs or on the water. This area is also a hunting ground for Peregrine and Raven's may be seen in the skies as well as Chough. Scanning the Irish sea below us we can look for any passing marine life.(30 min)
- 2
We will visit this remote uplands area with it's stunning beauty and opportunity to see a number of bird of prey species including the elusive Hen Harrier. The tour timings allow for travel between points of interest and a refreshment stop.(30 min)
- 3
We will 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.(45 min)
- 4
As we visit the most northerly point on the Island we are now closer to Scotland at just 14 miles away than we are from the Capital Douglas. This area is known as the Northern plain and is mad up from sand and gravel that were deposited during and after the last Ice Age. The low lying lichen heath and shingle beaches provide a haven for a variety of wildlife. Depending on the season there will be opportunity to look for Choughs, Nesting Terns and various Waders and Sea birds. Atlantic Grey Seals are often seen bobbing around in the water or hauled up on the shore resting.(45 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Tour timings allow for travel between sites of interest and refreshment stops
- Infant seats available upon request
- We can tailor our tour to be mobility friendly and accessible with space in the boot of the car for a folded wheelchair
Included
- Guide will have binoculars and a spotting scope
- Private tour in Air Conditioned Private Vehicle
- Blue Badge Driver Guide with a background in Marine Biology
- Entrance to Heritage sites where applicable (E.g Castles and Museums)
Not included
- Refreshments
- Gratuities
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Isle of Man
- Meeting point
- If you are coming off a cruise ship or the Isle of Man Steam Packet Ship then I can meet you at the Cruise Welcome desk which is found as you come into the main Steam Packet building from the getting off the ship and clearly marked. For all other travelers I can meet you at the front entrance door
- Contact
- Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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