Bournemouth and the Isle of Wight
Bournemouth and the Isle of Wight
$631
Bournemouth and the Isle of Wight
5 Days Starting and ending in United Kingdom
Visiting: Bournemouth, Hovertravel, Poole, Swanage, United Kingdom
Tour operator:
Tour code:
uk-5-bou
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
8-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
One of Britain's best-loved holiday resorts, Bournemouth offers a multitude of attractions, sandy beaches and a fabulous pier. From our base in this popular seaside town, we venture across the waters on the unique Hovercraft which takes just ten minutes to the beautiful Isle of Wight where we can explore Ryde, known as the 'Gateway to the Diamond Isle'.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Bournemouth
Location: Bournemouth
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star The Suncliff Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to Bournemouth for four nights.
Day 2 : Isle Of Wight Day Trip By Hovertravel
Location: Hovertravel
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star The Suncliff Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A lovely day lies ahead as we take the hovercraft over to the Isle of Wight. Hovertravel is the fastest Isle of Wight ferry route across the Solent and is the world's only year round passenger hovercraft service. You'll be on the island in just 10 minutes, where you'll have free time to explore Ryde.
Known as the ‘Gateway to the Isle’, Ryde offers miles of glorious sands, an attractive esplanade and beautiful gardens.
One of the UK's original seaside resorts and much-loved by Queen Victoria herself, here you will find spacious stretches of sandy beach, a thriving shopping scene and a quirky mix of seaside fun and Victorian architecture!
Day 3 : At Leisure Or New Forest
Location: Bournemouth
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star The Suncliff Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a day at leisure in Bournemouth or perhaps join our optional excursion into the beautiful New Forest. A unique landscape that has been shaped over the centuries by grazing cattle and ponies which still roam free, there is so much to see in this National Park and we call at the pretty village of Lyndhurst, known as the area's 'capital'.
Day 4 : Poole And Swanage
Location: Poole, Swanage
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star The Suncliff Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we visit Poole, a bustling resort known for being the home of Europe’s largest natural harbour. We also visit Swanage, home to a lovely, sandy beach and lots of attractions, such as the Swanage Museum which tells the story of the area from the Jurrasic period to WWII. Up to the early 19th century, Swanage was a small fishing port, however the arrival of the railway meant it developed as a seaside resort and it retains much of its Victorian elegance today.
Day 5 : Return Home
Location: United Kingdom
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
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Porterage at Hotels
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star The Suncliff Hotel in Bournemouth.
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 8 years or above
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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Monday - Friday
Sep 02, 2024 - Sep 06, 2024Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.