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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Late autumn in southern Greece is glorious, and this area has spectacular autumn bulbs. The trip promises wild flowers, wild landscapes and wonderful history.
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.
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.
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.