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Overview
- Duration:7 hours 0 minutes
- Travelers:16 guests
- Tour Type:Day Tour
- Language:English
- Start Time:09.00 AM
- Activitly Level:Easy/ Moderate
Jump on the minibus from Weymouth and explore the Jurassic Coast scavenging for fossils on Charmouth beach! Continue your Jurassic Coast experience and enjoy free time in Lyme Regis to explore the fossil shops, cafes and beach!
Our driver will meet you at the departure point and transport you to your fossil guide in Charmouth. From there your fossil guide will conduct your fossil walking experience. After your fossil walk our driver will transport you back to your departure point.
Our driver will meet you at the departure point and transport you to your fossil guide in Charmouth. From there your fossil guide will conduct your fossil walking experience. After your fossil walk our driver will transport you back to your departure point.
Rib Boat Experience: Embark on a 15 – 30 -minute sightseeing cruise that showcases the best of the Jurassic coastline, featuring millions of years of natural history. Please note – This Rib boat ride may depart from either Weymouth Harbour or West Bay Harbour, depending on availability. You will be driven via our minibus to and from the Rib Boat ride.
Age Restrictions: Please note that the RIB boat rides are suitable for participants aged 12 years and over, ensuring safety and an enjoyable experience for all our guests.
Highlights
- On route to Charmouth we drive the Jurassic Coast road which is one of the most strikingly scenic coastal roads in Britain!
- Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, where you’ll meet your fossil guide for your introductory talk on your forthcoming fossil walk. You’ll then head off with your fossil guide to go fossil hunting!
- Free time to relax in the picturesque and tranquil village of Lyme Regis, home to famous Georgian fossil collector and paleontologist Mary Anning
Itinerary
Expand allStarting time & location
09:00 AM - Weymouth Train Station (DT4 7BN)
25-minute scenic drive to the Jurassic Coast
Travelling
Charmouth / Fossil Hunting: 1-2 hours
We’ll make our way to the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, where you’ll meet your fossil guide for your introductory talk on your forthcoming fossil walk. You’ll then head off with your fossil guide to go fossil hunting!
35-minute scenic drive through Dorset countryside
Travelling
Lyme Regis: 1-2 hours (free time)
After your fossil walk in Charmouth you’ll have free time to relax in the picturesque and tranquil village of Lyme Regis, home to famous Georgian fossil collector and paleontologist Mary Anning, explore one of the many fossil shops, cafes and restaurants.
Drop off
Weymouth Train Station
Includes/Excludes
- English-speaking guide
- Parking fees
- Bottled water
- Fossil Walk
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
- Lunch / snacks
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before the activity start time. If you cancel within 48 hours of departure, or fail to attend, no refund will be issued.
More than 48 hours’ notice before the tour: 100% refund*
Less than 48 hours’ notice before the tour: No refund
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after the scheduled departure time.
*Please note: Stripe, our payment processing provider, may retain a processing fee of up to 3.25% to 4.9%, which is beyond our control.
Tour Map
Frequently asked questions
What is your cancellation policy?
Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before the activity start time. If you cancel within 48 hours of departure, or fail to attend, no refund will be issued.
More than 48 hours’ notice before the tour: 100% refund*
Less than 48 hours’ notice before the tour: No refund
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after the scheduled departure time.
*Please note: Stripe, our payment processing provider, may retain a processing fee of up to 3.25% to 4.9%, which is beyond our control.
More than 48 hours’ notice before the tour: 100% refund*
Less than 48 hours’ notice before the tour: No refund
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after the scheduled departure time.
*Please note: Stripe, our payment processing provider, may retain a processing fee of up to 3.25% to 4.9%, which is beyond our control.
Do you have minimum group numbers?
Yes.
Like many small tour companies, we do require a minimum number of passengers to run any of our tours.
If the number of passengers is not met you will be notified around 72 hours before your tour departure and offered an alternative date. *Subject to availability.
If we need to cancel your tour due to insufficient numbers, you will be refunded in full.
Like many small tour companies, we do require a minimum number of passengers to run any of our tours.
If the number of passengers is not met you will be notified around 72 hours before your tour departure and offered an alternative date. *Subject to availability.
If we need to cancel your tour due to insufficient numbers, you will be refunded in full.
What to Expect on Your Tour
Our tours are guided, with time to explore independently. At each stop, your guide will provide an engaging introduction to the location, including its history, geology, and key points of interest, helping you make the most of your visit.
You will then have free time to explore at your own pace before we continue to the next stop on the itinerary.
You will then have free time to explore at your own pace before we continue to the next stop on the itinerary.
Mobility & Accessibility
Our tours vary depending on the locations and sites visited, and some may be more suitable than others depending on individual mobility needs. Please note that some walking is necessary to access certain sites along the Jurassic Coast.
We are always happy to advise. Please contact a member of our team by email to discuss any concerns, and we will help you choose the most appropriate option.
We are always happy to advise. Please contact a member of our team by email to discuss any concerns, and we will help you choose the most appropriate option.
from£69.00 /person
Get in touch for departure dates and availabilty
Why Book?
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The Dorset Tours team gave us the best day of our UK trip!” – Julie | USA
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