About this tour
Spend three days exploring Dorset's Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO-listed stretch of clifftop geology that has shaped scientific understanding for centuries. This guided small-group tour takes you to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, where your guide unpicks the landscape's 185-million-year story. Visit the Etches Collection to see a recently conserved pliosaur skull discovered locally, and learn how Victorian fossil-hunter Mary Anning shaped palaeontology. Includes accommodation at Mortons Manor Hotel, most meals, and museum entry.
Highlights
- Fossil-hunting expedition along England's only natural UNESCO heritage site
- Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove geology explained by expert guide
- Pliosaur skull and Etches Collection museum visit in Kimmeridge
- Mary Anning's contributions to palaeontological discovery
- Two nights at Mortons Manor Hotel with breakfast included
- Small-group format with air-conditioned transport throughout
What to expect
Expect a working tour, not a coach-party experience. Your guide walks you through the cliff faces, pointing out rock strata and explaining how Dorset's seabeds became limestone walls. At Etches, you'll see actual fossils—not replicas—and hear about their discovery by locals. The pliosaur skull is the star exhibit. You'll also cover Mary Anning's story: a working-class woman from Lyme Regis who became a palaeontological authority despite Victorian barriers. Days involve moderate walking and climbing; the pace suits curious visitors rather than fitness enthusiasts. Breakfasts and lunch are supplied. You'll arrange your own evening meals.
Good to know
Tour runs three dates in 2026 (April, June, October). Not ideal if you have heart or lung limitations. Prams and service animals welcome. Evening meals aren't included—budget for local restaurants. Lyme Regis Museum costs extra if you choose to visit. Public transport nearby if you prefer not to drive.
Frequently asked
- How long does 2-night Jurassic Coast tour: Guided fossil hunt & Etches Museum take?
- 2-night Jurassic Coast tour: Guided fossil hunt & Etches Museum runs for approximately 3 days.
- How much does 2-night Jurassic Coast tour: Guided fossil hunt & Etches Museum cost?
- Prices start from GBP $950 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does 2-night Jurassic Coast tour: Guided fossil hunt & Etches Museum run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs 2-night Jurassic Coast tour: Guided fossil hunt & Etches Museum?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.