Isle of Man Heritage Rail Adventures (Flight Option)
Isle of Man Heritage Rail Adventures (Flight Option)
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Isle of Man Heritage Rail Adventures (Flight Option)
5 Days Starting and ending in United Kingdom
Visiting: Liverpool, Douglas, Port Erin, Castletown, Laxey, Ramsey, Peel, Snaefell, Groudle Glen
Tour operator:
Tour code:
PEIOMF
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 35
Physical rating:
Relaxed Touring
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Please make us aware of any specific dietary requests
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Art Galleries & Museums, Rail Excursion, Sightseeing, Walking
Tour Overview
Delve into the culture of this fascinating island. Traverse beautiful green hills aboard the Heritage railways, admire far-reaching views and discover coastal towns.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Uk - Douglas
Location: Liverpool, Douglas
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Mannin Hotel
Meals Included: No Meals
Make you own way to the airport for your flight to the Isle of Man. On arrival, transfer by coach to the hotel.
Day 2 : Port Erin & Castletown
Location: Port Erin, Castletown
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Mannin Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join your Tour Manager for the steam train journey to Port Erin, a delightful seaside town with a sandy beach set in an enclosed harbour. You can visit the Railway Museum here or walk along the promenade before taking the train to Castletown. On arrival, the afternoon is free for you to do as you wish. Once the capital of the island, Castletown sits on the site of an ancient volcano and is one of the oldest towns in the British Isles. Perhaps enjoy a walk around its quaint narrow streets or visit the medieval Castle Rushen.
Day 3 : Laxey, Ramsey & Peel
Location: Douglas, Laxey, Ramsey, Peel, Douglas
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Mannin Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning you will take the Douglas Manx Electric Railway (MER) to Laxey. On arrival, you will board the Great Laxey Mine Railway, which once carried metal ores from the mine. A short walk from the terminus is the Lady Isabella waterwheel. Built in 1854 to pump water from the mine, it is now the largest working waterwheel in the world. From here, take a lovely route on the MER to Ramsey. After this you will take the bus to Peel, where you can spend the afternoon at leisure. You may enjoy a walk around the ruins of Peel Castle or take a stroll up Peel Hill for splendid views before taking the bus back to Douglas.
Day 4 : Snaefell Mountain Railway & Groudle Glen
Location: Laxey, Snaefell, Laxey, Groudle Glen, Laxey
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Mannin Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today you will take the electric train to Laxey. On arrival, you will board the Snaefell Mountain Railway, reaching the summit in around 30 minutes. Here you can purchase refreshments from the café and on a clear day enjoy views of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Your next train journey will take you from Laxey to Groudle Glen, and after another short train journey, to the cliff-top Sea Lion Rocks tea room where you can admire the scenery over a drink before your return journey to Douglas.
Day 5 : Douglas - Uk
Location: Douglas, Liverpool
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a morning at leisure, you'll head back to the aiport for your flight.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 star hotel -
Return flights from Liverpool with LoganAir
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4 nights in a 4-star hotel
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6 meals: 4 breakfasts, 2 dinners
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All excursions included
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Other transportation as described
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Porterage
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Dedicated Travelsphere Holiday Director
Accommodation
- The Mannin Hotel
Excursions Included
- Steam train ride to the seaside town of Port Erin and historic Castletown
- Travel on the Douglas Manx Electric Railway to Laxey, Ramsey and Peel
- Reach new heights on the Snaefell Mountain Railway
- Visit beautiful Groudle Glen and the cliff-top Sea Lion Rocks tea rooms
- Make full use of your Heritage Pass
Check out our Q&As
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Requirements do change, and you must check the up to date position in good time before departure so that you have the correct documentation and are adequately vaccinated. Information on health is available from your GP surgery and from the National Travel Health Network and Centre www.travelhealthpro.org.uk
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes. Return flights from Liverpool with LoganAir
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No. Min age is 18 years.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Travelsphere’s Flexibility Promise has been created to give you complete peace of mind and make you feel confident when booking your holiday with us. We have also been awarded the WTTC safe travels stamp which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Travelsphere has been operating escorted touring holidays for 60 years
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travelsphere, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive Holiday conformation upon booking, and then several documents detailing any adddiotnal information and the optional excursions that you can book before you travel. The final information covering your flights, hotels and itinerary will be sent to you around 14 days before your departure date.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not offer single share options
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, Im afraid not
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If we can accomadate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - and make sure you have your booking number to hand.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Our Travelsphere Cares programmes, in partnership with the Planeterra Foundation, support local projects and social enterprises by helping them earn an income from tourism. We simply donate a portion of the funds from our tours, so it’s great to know that when you travel with us you are helping to change lives and turn travel into real impact.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Like minded travellers
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.
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Travelsphere requires a minimum deposit of 21% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 84 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travelsphere charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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