Mainly wild flowers
The itineraries for our ‘mainly wild flowers’ holidays are mainly based around plants but there may also be visits to certain areas for birds and general wildlife. There is the opportunity to enjoy the birds and general wildlife in each location, as well as the culture of the areas visited.
Armenia – wild flowers and natural history of the Caucasus
This trip promises beautiful mountain views, flower-filled meadows, butterfies and more.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Armenia 2019
Holiday type – mainly wild flowers
Central Chile and Atacama – wild flowers, wildlife, wine, astronomy
Exploring the botany of the Atacama Desert and ‘Mediterranean’ zone, from the coast to Andean valleys, with fascinating plants, endemic birds and plenty of other wildlife.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Chile 2019
Holiday type – mainly wild flowers
Cévennes and Grands Causses – wildlife and walking in southern France (by train)
A relaxed week of wild flowers and country walks, exploring the Cévennes National Park and Parc Naturel des Grands Causses in southern France.
Holiday type – mainly wild flowers
Cyprus – autumn bulbs and natural history
The Cypriot flora has elements from both Europe and Asia and we explore the quiet countryside in the autumn sun, looking for bulbs and early spring flowers.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Cyprus winter 2015
Holiday type – mainly wild flowers
Gargano – spring flowers and natural history in southern Italy
Gargano’s limestone grasslands and woodlands are famed for their variety of orchids.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Gargano 2019
Holiday type – mainly wild flowers
Isles of Scilly – wild flowers and natural history
This is the perfect time to explore the islands, with flowers at their best and seabirds nesting.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Scilly spring 2018
Holiday type – mainly wild flowers
Madeira – Macaronesian natural history and gardens
We explore this subtropical island, enjoying its lush gardens, wild landscapes, local culture and some pleasant winter weather.
Holiday type – mainly wild flowers
Sierra Nevada – wild flowers and mountain wildlife
The Mediterranean climate and rugged landscape of the Sierra Nevada make this an important location for plants.
Holiday type – mainly wild flowers
South Africa – wild flowers and wildlife of the Cape Floral Kingdom
This tiny yet unique plant kingdom, situated at the southernmost tip of Africa, boasts spectacularly high numbers of plant species, two thirds of which grow nowhere else.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel South Africa 2017
Holiday type – mainly wild flowers
Tenerife – natural history of the Canary Islands
The largest and most diverse of the Canary Islands, with much to explore including arid regions, primeval forest, volcanic peaks and plants found nowhere else in the world.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Tenerife 2020
Holiday type – mainly wild flowers
The Burren – wild flowers and ancient sites
This delightful area of western Ireland is famous for its wild flowers, limestone landscape and fascinating history.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Burren 2018
Holiday type – mainly wild flowers
The Peloponnese – autumn bulbs and ancient sites
Late autumn in southern Greece is glorious, and this area has spectacular autumn bulbs. The trip promises wild flowers, wild landscapes and wonderful history.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Peloponnese 2015
Holiday type – mainly wild flowers
Transylvania – meadows, mountains and bears
One of the last areas in Europe where traditional management of hay meadows is still practised on a large scale with a rich culture and fantastic wildlife to be discovered.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Transylvania 2019
Holiday type – mainly wild flowers
Turkey – autumn bulbs and ancient sites
This vast and varied country is full of exciting wild flowers and birds in a great range of landscapes from seashore to high forest and alpine meadows.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Turkey 2014
Holiday type – mainly wild flowers
Vercors – wild flowers of the pre-Alps (by train)
A week in the French pre-Alps enjoying wild flowers, butterflies and birds within an attractive landscape of limestone hills and plateaux.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Vercors 2019
Holiday type – mainly wild flowers
Western Australia – wild flowers and endemic wildlife
The southwest of Western Australia is a vast botanical garden, home to over 4,000 species, 80% of which grow nowhere else. A truly remarkable flora!
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Western Australia 2014
Holiday type – mainly wild flowers
Western Crete – spring flowers and natural history
Crete is famous for wild flowers, of its 1,600 species, almost one in ten is endemic! We explore coast, limestone hills and gorges, and visit some interesting historical sites.
Trip report – Wildlife Travel Crete 2016
Holiday type – mainly wild flowers
