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Island Hopping

• Twin Jersey and Guernsey
• Step back in time with a visit to Sark and Herm
• Go wild for Alderney’ s flora & fauna
• Inter-island ferries & flights available
• Beautiful natural landscapes & gorgeous beaches
Herm
ALDERNEY
GUERNSEY
20 mins
Airport
With easy travel between each island by boat or plane, this archipelago is perfect for an island-hopping holiday. So, why limit yourself to a holiday on one Channel Island, when it’ s so simple to explore more!
Whether you settle for a few days on just one of these tranquil islands or fancy combining several, we have hotels to suit and some suggested tour itineraries which we hope will appeal.
If it’ s an escape you seek, Sark is simply wonderful. With cars prohibited, here you can step back in time and explore the unspoilt landscape by bike, on foot or even horse-drawn carriage.
Creux Harbour, Sark
Sark has also achieved Dark Sky Status and, on a clear night, the sky becomes a magical ceiling of twinkling stars.
On the tranquil island of Herm, soak up quintessential island life by relaxing on the long white sand beaches, strolling the scenic coastal paths with views to the French coast, and plunging into the perfectly blue waters
Compact Alderney is just a short flight from Guernsey and is sure to wow nature lovers, thanks to a mix of beautiful landscapes and abundant wildlife. It is also home to an award-winning museum, the Channel Island’ s only railway and is renowned for great birdwatching.
Airport
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HERM SARK
English Channel
JERSEY
Airport
Getting between the islands: Jersey is a 15 minute flight or one hour sea crossing to Guernsey; the ferry from Guernsey to Sark takes about 50 minutes while the ferry from Guernsey to Herm is just 20 minutes; Guernsey to Alderney is 20 minutes by air and Jersey to Alderney 25 minutes by air.
Note: Sark and Herm are proudly car free with no paved roads, so it’ s perfect for those who enjoy exploring on foot or by bicycle( Sark only). Both islands are not so suitable for the less mobile.
Herm Alderney
70 Island Hopping visit your local travel agent or call 08444 937 777