GeoCultura Tours

28/03/2024

There's not long to go until our exciting Darwin in Wales tour!

Run in partnership with New Scientist Discovery, this May 2024 tour will explore the life and travels of Charles Darwin, before he set sail on the famous voyage of discovery on HMS Beagle. We'll be focusing on Darwin's travels in Wales, where he honed his skills in a journey across North Wales, in preparation for the voyage which lasted nearly five years and led to the groundbreaking theory of evolution.

In Darwin's hometown of Shrewsbury and in Wales, you'll stay in highly-recommended accommodation on this tour, and travel in the company of a Wales and Darwin expert!

Learn more about this unique tour and book your place at 🔎 bit.ly/gcdarwin

27/03/2024

England's southern and south-western counties are packed with fascinating places, showcasing unique geology and rich histories, along with modern and more distant cultures!

Our May and September 2024 Southern England tours will take you to extraordinary places in three counties; here are just some of the highlights on this tour:

🔎See Avebury Ring in Wiltshire, the largest prehistoric stone circle in the world.
🏛️Explore Bath and Wells, historic cities on different scales in Somerset.
🌊Take in the wonder of Dorset's Jurassic Coast, the UK's first UNESCO natural World Heritage Site.

Interested? Find out more about this tour and book your place at 🔎 bit.ly/gcsengland

26/03/2024

The Isle of Skye is covered in fascinating features and points of interest, and our 2024 tours will take in plenty of them!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤩

On these five day small group tours of Skye, you can travel by boat to a hidden loch, see Scotland's version of Giant's Causeway, and enjoy a tour and tasting at the oldest whisky distillery on the island!

If these tours have caught your fancy, find out more and book your place at 🔎bit.ly/gcskye

21/03/2024

Stately homes are one of Britain's star attractions, offering a window into the past and in many cases, the opportunity to explore the halls and dining rooms of some truly spectacular buildings.

Our latest article is all about Britain's stately homes, and how you can see them up close on our 2024 small group tours!

Check it out at 🔎 bit.ly/gcshomes

20/03/2024

Our April 2024 tour of Utah is packed with visits to incredible parts of the state, including a number of national parks and monuments!🏜️🙌

Among others, you can expect to enjoy the geology and scenery of Arches National Park, Monument Valley and Castle Valley, all while travelling with expert guides and staying at welcoming accommodation.

Find out more about our exciting Utah tour and book at 🔎 bit.ly/gcutaha24

19/03/2024

The Spanish Pyrenees are dotted with things to fascinate you, including mountaintop monasteries, a rich and colourful history, and a longstanding relationship with coveted rock salt.

The area's unique geology ties all of these elements together, and our late April 2024 tour of Catalonia will explore this in detail, in the company of two expert guides! 🙌⛰️

To find out more about this all-inclusive small group tour, head to 🔎 bit.ly/gccptour

14/03/2024

Did you know about the Isles of Scilly's association with shipwrecks? The scenic islands have seen hundreds of ships wrecked off the coastline, and each has a history and a story to tell. Scilly has been in the spotlight recently for the recovery of a WW1 US Navy ship's bell, which you can hear about on this link 👂⚓🔔 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hcsmpl

The history of Scilly's famous and infamous shipwrecks will be explored on our April, August and September 2024 tours, with talks from resident shipwreck expert Richard Larn OBE! Find out more about our Scilly holidays and book at 🔎 bit.ly/gcfuturetours

The USS Jacob Jones' bell has been raised from the sea bed off the Isles of Scilly.

13/03/2024

We've had some excellent feedback from our 2023 guests, ahead of another season of meeting new explorers and travelling to new destinations! 😊🙌

You can find our full testimonials page here; keep an eye out for 2024 comments as they come in!

https://www.geoculturaworld.com/about/testimonials

12/03/2024

Speyside is renowned as Scotland's whisky distillery heartland, with centuries old distilleries rubbing shoulders with up-and-coming brands along the course of the River Spey.

Our June 2024 Whisky Distillery Tour is one with a difference, showing off the renowned distilleries that make the area special, while also exploring how the geology and surrounding landscape has created such fertile grounds for whisky production in the first place 🤔🥃⛰️

To book your place on this tour, head to 🔎 bit.ly/gcwhisky

07/03/2024

This , we're looking at three books that show the stories behind geological discoveries, and reveal how a journey to the past can help explain the present! If you're in need of a good read, we recommend:

📚"Notes from Deep Time" by Helen Gordon, which explores how geological movements shape our everyday lives.

📚"The Hidden Landscape" by Richard Fortey, a geological look at the British Isles that ties modern landscapes and culture to the events of millions of years ago.

📚"The Greywacke" by Nick Davidson, which tells the tale of three geologists who competed to understand and explain the Palaeozoic Era, a key chapter in Earth's history.

06/03/2024

Choosing a small group tour over a larger one can bring lots of benefits, not least a more personalised experience for your and your fellow guests!

Our new article highlights other bonuses of going on a small group tour - read it in full at 🔎 https://www.geoculturaworld.com/travel-journal/7-hidden-benefits-of-small-group-tours

05/03/2024

We have a range of Scottish tours ready for 2024, covering whisky tasting, photography, and exploring incredible parts of the country! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙌

All of our Scotland tours will see you travel in the company of expert guides as you discover the history, culture and geology of spectacular landscapes, and include stays at highly-recommended accommodation!

If you'd like to find out more, head to 🔎bit.ly/gcfuturetours to book on our exciting tours of Scotland this year!

04/03/2024

Our April 2024 tour of the Catalan Pyrenees will help you see the culture, history and geology of this incredible part of Spain up close!

Here are some of the things our 2023 guests had to say about this exciting tour - find out more and book at 🔎 bit.ly/gccptour

29/02/2024

Among the attractions of our Darwin in Wales May 2024 tour (in partnership with New Scientist Discovery) are three nights at the Tyn Rhos Country House Hotel!

Located in northwest Wales close to Anglesey, the Tyn Rhos has grown from a former farm to a highly-recommended hotel, with individually-designed rooms and a renowned restaurant filled with locally-sourced meals!

Find out more about the sights of scenic north Wales, and the Tyn Rhos, at 🔎 bit.ly/gcdarwin

28/02/2024

We can't wait to get back to spectacular Catalonia this spring, with our 7-day small group tour of the Spanish Pyrenees!

Focusing on the treasures of Catalonia and the majestic Pyrenees Mountains, this tour will take you from Barcelona to underground salt caves, an enlightening mountaintop monastery and vibrant vineyards, among other delights!

You'll be doing all of this in the company of expert guides, who will add extra layers of insight and understanding to your travels. Find out more about this exciting tour and book your place at 🔎 bit.ly/gccptour

27/02/2024

Among the highlights of our June and July South-West Ireland tours are two nights' stay at Ard na Sidhe Country House, a picture-perfect hotel tucked away in the Irish countryside!

Located on the scenic Iveragh Peninsula, Ard na Sidhe is the ideal base from which to explore this incredible part of Ireland, taking in its landscapes, history and culture as part of your six-day tour of Ireland.

Find out more about Ard na Sidhe and the Ireland experience you could enjoy at 🔎 bit.ly/gcireland2

22/02/2024

Considering a GeoCultura Private or Custom Tour? We've had some incredible feedback from guests who enjoyed a Private Tour in late 2023, and took these excellent photos along the way! 📸🙌

Find out more about Tom and Paula's experience with us here 🔎 bit.ly/gctdblog

21/02/2024

We love to champion the highly-recommended accommodation included on our tours, and today we're looking at Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Located in Strathpeffer, the Coul House Hotel is included in three of our 2024 Scotland tours, and for good reason! You'll always get a warm welcome from owners Stuart and Susannah, and while staying at this 18th century Georgian mansion, you can enjoy cosy rooms and a taste of modern and traditional Scotland on the menu!

We'll be checking in at the Coul House on our April, June and September Scotland tours - find them all and book your place here 🔎bit.ly/gcfuturetours

20/02/2024

We offer a wide range of tours to countries and destinations across Europe and North America, but do you know about our Private and Custom Tour options?

If our 2024 tours are running at a date that doesn't suit you, a Private Tour will let you have the same quality experience at a time of year that you choose.

If you'd like something completely new, a Custom Tour is for you, as you can ask for a personalised tour that's not currently in our calendar, with the same quality accommodation and expert guides that you can expect on all GeoCultura tours.

Find out more about Private and Custom Tours at 🔎 bit.ly/gcprivatecustom

15/02/2024

In our latest accommodation focus, we're looking at The Pierhouse Hotel! Located on the edge of Loch Linnhe, the Pierhouse Hotel is the perfect place to take in Scotland's spectacular landscapes, and enjoy a real taste of Scottish cuisine with a menu focusing on locally-supplied seafood.

You can enjoy two nights at the Pierhouse Hotel on our June and September Scotland & Isle of Skye tours; find out what else you could be enjoying at:

16th-22nd June 2024 Highlands & Islands Tour 🔎 bit.ly/gcskyejune
17th-23rd September 2024 Landscapes & Photography Tour 🔎 bit.ly/gcphotoskye

14/02/2024

The Times has highlighted the Isles of Scilly as the perfect place for wildlife watching, and we couldn't agree more!

Our 2024 Isles of Scilly tours (April, August, September) include 5-6 days on the incredible islands. Along with stays at the highly-recommended Star Castle Hotel, you'll be able to explore Scilly and take in its landscapes and wildlife too!

Find out more about our Scilly tours at 🔎 https://www.geoculturaworld.com/tours?mode=upcoming

13/02/2024

Our 2024 Ireland vacation packages include stays at top accommodation across the country, which all have something unique to offer.

On our June and July South-West Ireland tours, you can enjoy some of the best views in the country at Pax House! 🙌🤩

Located on the scenic Di**le Peninsula, Pax House is renowned for its sights of Di**le Bay and the surrounding area, and rooms even come with binoculars to help you enjoy the view!

Find out more about our South-West Ireland tours and Pax House at 🔎 bit.ly/gcireland2

**le . Image credits: Barry Murphy and Anne Marie O'Leary

12/02/2024

Today is Darwin Day, a celebration of the great naturalist and his work! 🎂🙌

Born 215 years ago in Shrewsbury, Charles Darwin made groundbreaking discoveries that led to his famous theory of evolution, and cemented his place in history. Before setting off on his voyage of discovery, Darwin travelled across Wales to hone his skills, and this journey is the focus of our 2024 Darwin in Wales tour!

On this New Scientist Discovery-partnered tour, you can visit key sites in Darwin's hometown, follow his journey across Wales and see the landscapes and geology which inspired his later discoveries. Also included are stays at the highly-recommended Darwin's Townhouse and Tyn Rhos Country House Hotel.

Find out more about this exciting tour at 🔎 bit.ly/gcdarwin

08/02/2024

Along with spectacular landscapes and fascinating geology, our tours also tap into the history of the areas we visit.

Scotland's history includes a particularly notorious event, the Glencoe Massacre, and a recent archaeological discovery has put the event back in the spotlight. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-67031984

Our June and September 2024 tours of Scotland will include travels to Glencoe, and the scenic mountainous terrain which marks this dark chapter in Scotland's history. Find all of our 2024 tours at bit.ly/gcfuturetours

The 17th Century coins were found hidden beneath a fireplace at the site of a ruined house.

07/02/2024

It's time for another accommodation spotlight, and we're heading to Shrewsbury!

On our Darwin in Wales tour in May 2024, you'll be able to enjoy two nights at Darwin's Townhouse, a welcoming townhouse with the perfect position in Darwin's hometown, and charming Darwin-themed rooms!

Find out more about our upcoming tour and book your place at 🔎bit.ly/gcdarwin

06/02/2024

Looking to take a Utah road trip? Our April 2024 tour hits the road and takes in some of the state's most incredible national monuments and national parks!

If you'd like to get into the spirit of exploring Utah's spectacular deserts, we'd highly recommend giving Edward Abbey's Desert Solitaire a read. An autobiography of Abbey's time travelling and serving in Arches National Park, this work perfectly encapsulates the expanse of national parks, their captivating beauty, and the challenges of conserving these protected spaces. 📖🏜️

Check out our full article on Desert Solitaire at 🔎 https://www.geoculturaworld.com/travel-journal/make-the-most-of-your-utah-national-park-tour

01/02/2024

We love to showcase the highly-recommended accommodation on our tours, and today's focus is Ballymaloe House Hotel!

Included on our South-West Ireland tours in June and July this year, Ballymaloe House Hotel offers a real taste of the Irish countryside, along with delicious home-grown produce from the farm and gardens 😋

Find out about our upcoming Irish tours and book your place at 🔎 https://www.geoculturaworld.com/tours/37-south-west-ireland-dingle-peninsula-and-ring-of-kerry-tour

31/01/2024

Craigievar Castle is unique among Scotland's many castles - it is a distinct shade of pink! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-scotland-67827542

This treasure of historic Scotland has plenty of tales within its walls too, and the architecture is thought to have inspired Walt Disney in creating his own fantasy fortresses.

Craigievar (and a number of other Scottish strongholds) will be included on our distillery tour of Aberdeenshire in June this year - find out more and book your place at https://www.geoculturaworld.com/tours/42-scotland-whisky-distillery-tour-geo-cultura-s-5-day-vacation-package

The Scottish castle said to have inspired Walt Disney has had its famous pink colour restored to its full glory.

30/01/2024

South-East Utah is packed with natural wonders, including a range of scenic national parks, national monuments and other landforms which are well-worth seeing.

Our April and September 2024 Utah tours tap into this abundance of amazing landforms, with visits to big-hitters such as Arches National Park and Monument Valley, in the company of expert guides who can reveal the story behind the incredible scenery.

Both tours also include stays at Bluff Dwellings Resort & Spa, which is nestled next to spectacular hundred million year old red rock cliffs.

Find out more about these tours and book your place at 🔎bit.ly/gcfuturetours

29/01/2024

Our tours are designed to take in the culture and science behind a destination, along with human history and incredible landscapes.

This focus has been recognised in a new Forbes article, which you can check out below. Included are words from one of our Founders and Chairman, Rob Knipe, and a look at some of our exciting new tours for 2024!

https://www.forbes.com/sites/everettpotter/2024/01/23/adventure-meets-science-on-a-geocultura-tour/?sh=79122c021d9a

On a GeoCultura trip, the focus is on Earth history, nature, landscapes, and culture.