Included Scenic Isle of Man Experience
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Port
Douglas, Isle of Man
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Activity Level
Easy Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
Information Not Currently Available
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Departing the port of Douglas take a scenic drive as you travel towards the islands most southerly point and one of the most scenic places in the British Isles, The Sound. With excellent views of The Sound and the Calf of Man Nature reserve, enjoy the sights and sounds of the flourishing Manx ecosystem with its abundance of wildlife and natural wonders. Often seals can be spotted basking on the rocky Kitterland (islet in The Sound) and sometimes dolphins and basking sharks can be seen. Look across to the Calf of Man, a renowned bird sanctuary where many migrating birds stop off for a rest on their journey to or from warmer climates.
Following your visit, continue your journey to the town of Castletown, the original capital of Mann until 1869. Here you can admire the magnificent Castle Rushen (from the outside) which is one of the finest examples of a medieval castle in the British Isles and enjoy some free time to explore independently.
Departing Castletown, admire the scenery as you inland to Tynwald Hill. Located in the little village of St John’s this grass topped, tiered hill is the location of the world’s oldest democratic parliament, which has run continuously since 979. Each year on July 5th, all the laws enacted in the year preceding are promulgated to the gathered government officials and the public at large, both in Manx (Gaelic) and English languages.
Pause for photographs at Tynwald Hill before you continue back to Douglas.
Please note: Wherever Included Experience tours are offered, guests are allowed to participate in only one included experience per call unless otherwise specified in the tour description.