Botanical holidays

Led by Jon Dunn, author of 'Orchid Summer', and Richard Bate, one of the brightest stars in the European orchid scene, our time on Rhodes will be packed with colourful orchids - depending on the season, perhaps approaching 50 species are possible in the space of the week.

Off the southern end of Italy, Sicily is an enticing and rewarding destination for the orchid-hunter, with a variety of habitats packed into a relatively compact island, and boasting a rich haul of species in the space of a week's stay.

A day orchid-hunting in the company of Orchid Summer author, Jon Dunn, in the countryside of East Kent. We may hope to see as many as 15 species during a gentle-paced day with plenty of opportunities for photography.

A day orchid-hunting in the company of Orchid Summer author, Jon Dunn, in the countryside of East Kent. We may hope to see as many as 15 species during a gentle-paced day with plenty of opportunities for photography.

A day of exploring the Dorset countryside in the magnificent surroundings of Durlston Country Park, searching for spring orchids in the company of European orchid expert Dr Richard Bate

A day immersed in the incredible helleborines of the Hutton Roof limestone pavement, in the company of European orchid expert Dr Richard Bate

The Helleborines of Helsington - a day exploring the beautiful mosaic of limestone habitat found at Helsington, in the company of European orchid expert Dr Richard Bate

Led by Jon Dunn, author of 'Orchid Summer', and Richard Bate, one of the brightest stars in the European orchid scene, our time on Rhodes will be packed with colourful orchids - depending on the season, perhaps approaching 50 species are possible in the space of the week.

An exclusive tour offering the opportunity to spend a week photographing the beautiful spring wildflowers of the delightful Dodecanese island of Rhodes, in the company of professional plant photographer Sarah Cuttle.

Cheddar Gorge - Somerset's natural rock garden. Join local naturalist David Gibbs for a day on a botanical and general natural history walk along Cheddar Gorge.

A week in Cyprus in early spring, focusing on the island's myriad and abundant orchids, some extremely scarce European species in their number, but also enjoying the other wildlife to be found here at this warm and pleasant time of year in the Eastern Mediterranean

A week of orchid hunting in Europe's finest natural rock garden, the world-famous Gargano Peninsula - our tour timed to coincide with the peak of the flowering season.