Go Slow in Sark

Tour Code: GBR312

An 8-day holiday of wildlife walks, history and relaxation on the serene Channel Island of Sark.

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£2,195
Land only price from
£1,995
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Highlights

Summary

Summary

Step away from our fast-paced modern-day life to enjoy this 8-day holiday of gentle mid-summer wildlife walks, history and relaxation on this simply wonderful Channel Isle. This holiday stays at one of the island's traditional farmhouses, complete with heated indoor swimming pool and extensive, beautiful, sheltered gardens. With no cars, airport nor light pollution, we'll delight in Sark's rich tapestry of wildflowers, butterflies and other thriving wildlife. After an enjoyable day in the field, we will retreat back for a delicious meal based around Sark produce, before venturing out once more to enjoy the final delight of the day... Sark’s incredible unpolluted night skies!

  • Gentle natural history walks in search of the flora and fauna of this serene island
  • Excellent migration possibilities in spring and autumn
  • Colonies of Guillemots and Razorbills, with a chance for Puffins (spring and summer departures)
  • Wonderful butterflies
  • Beautifully peaceful island, with no cars
  • Moth-trapping and bird ringing undertaken, with a chance to add to the island’s natural history records!
  • Optional visit to the exhibition of the Occupation of Sark
  • Enjoy the mesmerising night sky on Sark, designated the World's First Dark Sky Island
Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Guernsey, Sail Sark
Day 2/7
Daily excursions in search of Sark’s wonderful wildlife
Day 8
Depart Sark, Arrive London via Guernsey
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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, dining in the luxurious Georgian hotel next-door each evening. All rooms en suite.

  • Food:

    The tour price includes a wonderful 3-course meal on each of our evenings. Lunches are not included in the tour price and will be taken at cafés featuring local produce, and where light lunches such as soups and sandwiches are available, as well as more substantive plates of food.

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Dates & Prices

Dates & Prices

2025

Departures Availability Cost
Tue 2nd Sep – Tue 9th Sep FULL £2,195
Flights:
Most Naturetrek tours include flight costs ex-UK. If flights are not included, we indicate that here.
Flights are included in the tour cost
Regional Departures:
On certain tours it is possible to depart from a regional airport (rather than London). If a regional departure is possible, we indicate that here.
Regional Departures are available. Call 01962733051
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£1,995
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£595
Tour Leader:
Please note that, whilst we assign leaders to particular tours well in advance, we reserve the right to make changes if necessary
Trevor Bourgaize
Trevor Bourgaize, Tour Leader

Tour Leader: Trevor Bourgaize

Trevor Bourgaize was born and brought up in Guernsey where his life-long interest in the natural world began at a young age. Although his primary focus is on birds and moths, Trevor is interested in all aspects of natural history and he has good knowledge of the flora and fauna of the Bailiwick. Trevor’s interest in bird watching led him to train as a bird ringer and he has held a ringing permit for over 40 years. He bought his first moth trap when aged 19 and has been running traps ever since, including, in recent years, during his regular trips to France. 

His interests led him to join La Société Guernesiaise in 1975, an organisation similar to the UK Wildlife Trusts. Trevor has served on its governing body both as an ordinary member and as Section secretary of Ornithology for 12 years and more recently as Entomology Section secretary. He also serves on La Société's reserves committee and since his retirement has taken on a more practical role, in particular helping to manage 2 orchards owned by the society. He is always keen to pass on his knowledge and helps to organise and lead outings for La Société's ‘Nature Guernsey’ group, which is aimed primarily at families.

A possible threat to their habitat has led to his recent work in assessing populations of Atlantic Scaly Crickets in the Bailiwick. In addition to organising surveys on Guernsey, he has also been able to confirm their continued existence on Sark and has discovered new populations on Alderney and Herm.

Trevor’s birding has taken him to many places, and some of his favourite memories include sitting just inches from Red-necked Phalaropes in Iceland and watching flocks of Rainbow Bee-eaters migrating across the Torres Strait from Cape York in Queensland, Australia.

2026

Departures Availability Cost
Tue 1st Sep – Tue 8th Sep SPACES £2,195
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Flights:
Most Naturetrek tours include flight costs ex-UK. If flights are not included, we indicate that here.
Flights are included in the tour cost
Regional Departures:
On certain tours it is possible to depart from a regional airport (rather than London). If a regional departure is possible, we indicate that here.
Regional Departures are available. Call 01962733051
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£1,995
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£595

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Why Naturetrek?

Why Naturetrek?

At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

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