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  • Mountain Rail Trips on the Isle of Man
    OVERVIEW
    DETAILED ITINERARY

    Typical Itinerary:

    Travelling out of Douglas, the capital town on the island, you will head south to Castletown. Here in this living, working illustration of 19th and 20th century crofting life you will see traditional farming methods and skills in action.

    Return to Douglas by a scenic route across the beautiful central valley region where you will see river glens, wild heather-covered moors, slate field walls and farm buildings. You pass along the country roads and through delightful villages with individual styled houses and neat gardens. The Isle of Man is also well known for its sophisticated railway network dating from the Victorian era, when much of the pioneering work in electric rail took place here. After time for lunch at leisure transfer by private motor coach to the Manx Electric Railway station. More than 100 years old, this railway is still dependent on its Victorian and Edwardian technology and over 17 miles of line run along the coastline between Douglas and Ramsey. Board one of the original tramcars and relax whilst the train makes its way through countryside, on the 45 minute journey to Laxey. On arrival you will transfer to the adjacent platform and for your journey on the Snaefell Mountain Railway, the only electric mountain railway to be found anywhere in the British Isles. Your ride will take approximately 30 minutes. Once at the summit enjoy the spectacular views of Laxey Glens and the surrounding countryside.

    Take the train back part way down the mountain to ‘The Bungalow’ where your vehicle will be waiting to take you back to Douglas.

    Included:

    • Transportation by luxury vehicle, the size of which size depends on the number of guests.
    • Bottled water
    • Services of a professional local guide
    • Entrance to all attractions as per itinerary.

    Additional information: You will need to make your own way to Douglas on the Isle of Man or be a passenger on a cruise that calls into the Isle of Man.

    DETAILS
    PRICE
    Contact Swiss & Europe Travel for pricing.
    YOU WILL LOVE

    The Snaefell Mountain Railway, the only electric mountain railway to be found anywhere in the British Isles.

    DATES
    Valid in northern summer months until end of 2015.
    Mountain Rail Trips on the Isle of Man

    Enjoy this opportunity to explore the rich heritage of the Isle of Man, including trips on steam, electric and mountain railways.

    YOU WILL VISIT
    • Douglas
    • Castletown
    • Snaefell Mountain Railway
    • Manx Electric Railway station
    • Laxey Glens
    CONTACT US ABOUT THIS ITINERARY
    Email enquiries@swisseurope.com.au
    Phone (02) 8270 4866
    Address Level 3
    332 Kent St
    Sydney 2000
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