Gorgeous Guernsey, Sark and Herm 2023

SUMMARY

Dates: Thursday June 8th  to Tuesday  June  13th 5 nights/4 days walking

Guide: Amanda Johns – local Guernsey guide

Walking Grade: 2 Goats

Base: Duke of Normandie Hotel, St Peter Port

Price: £1,370  per person per holiday. Includes:

• Ensuite B+B accommodation in a lovely boutique hotel
• Dinner at the hotel restaurant, The Pickled Pig,on the first night.
• 3 x Packed Lunches on Walking days and lunch out on Sark
• Experienced local guiding
• Visits to local cheese and chocolate makers
• Group airport transfer
• Local transport
• Trips to both Sark and Herm

Not included:

• Transport to Guernsey
• lunches on arrival and departure days and dinners (except on the first night)
• Drinks

Transport to Guernsey – You can fly direct from the UK from a number of airports. You can take a return ferry from Poole. https://www.condorferries.co.uk/ The journey lasts about 3 hours. Please arrive Thursday afternoon and depart Tuesday afternoon.

DETAILS

A chance to discover the gorgeous island of Guernsey with trips to Sark and Herm included. We are staying in lovely accommodation in the heart of St. Peter Port. Sandy beaches, woodland pathways, coastal cliffs and hidden coves – a treasure trove waiting to be explored. What is special about this trip is that you will discover these Channel Islands with a guide who has grown up on the island. She will show you hidden places and walk with you as you learn about island life.

There are also so many gorgeous beaches and for those who like a dip there are some lovely swimming opportunities.

ITINERARY

Day 1 – you will be met at the airport or ferry terminal and travel together to our hotel.  Please arrive by 3pm to travel to your hotel for a 5pm briefing with your guide. Dinner on the first night is at the hotel.

During you holiday you will be shown the best these islands have to offer with Amanda your guide. Amanda is born and bred on the islands and can share her knowledge and experience of growing up on Guernsey. She will also introduce you to some of the local women producers who make cheese and chocolate!

Your itinerary will include:

Full Day Trip to Sark

Just a 45 minute ferry from Guernsey and you will be stepping back in time experiencing this unique island.  There are no cars allowed on Sark, just walking, bicycles or horse and cart to travel around.  We will have the whole day to walk along parts of the coastline of both Sark and little Sark, with a break for lunch.  You may wish to consider a visit to the Seigneurie gardens or watch chocolate being made at Caragh Chocolates.

Half Day Trip to Herm

Just a 15 minute ferry from Guernsey, and you will arrive at the beautiful paradise of the island of Herm.  No cars, no bicycles, everyone walks to explore this island.  Your guide will provide a private morning tour of the island, after which you may either decide to stay on the island for some relaxation, or return to Guernsey for an afternoon at your leisure.

Half Day tour of St Peter Port

Your guide will meet you at the hotel where we will start our half day walking tour of St Peter Port.  Take in the views from many different locations, including Candie Gardens which also houses the statue of Victor Hugo.  Walk through the cobbled streets of St Peter Port and out to Castle Cornet to view the firing of the noonday cannon, following which you will have a private tour of the Castle.  After the tour has finished, at your leisure you may wish visit the various museums housed inside the Castle.  Within walking distance is Hauteville House, the only house Victor Hugo ever owned.  Bookings for tours must be made in advance, (whilst not included in the holiday price, it is well worth a visit).

Full Day tour – Coastline and country lanes

Your guide will take you on a full day tour of some of the most stunning coastline of Guernsey, mixed in with beautiful country lanes.  On route, stop by a local goat farm to view the Golden Guernsey Goats.  We will have a stop for lunch at a local beach kiosk, where you will have the opportunity to taste local specialities such as crab sandwiches or Guernsey gache (local fruit bread).

Departure Tuesday afternoon.