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Catch a Magical Kayak Trip
Business Contact Details
Atlantic Sea Kayaking, Lough Hyne, Skibbereen,West Cork
GPS 51.50625, -9.306274
Tel +353 (0)28 21058
Email
Web
Business Contact Jim Kennedy
Experience Description
Sign up to this three-way dream combination – get up close to nature,
forage for some seaweed and take a magical moonlit guided kayaking trip
with Atlantic Sea Kayaking in stunning Lough Hyne between Baltimore
and Skibbereen inWest Cork.Warmed by the Gulf Stream, kayak along the
coastline dotted with deserted islands, ancient castles, sea caves, hidden coves
and an abundance of marine life. Visit a seal colony and spot varied birdlife en
route. Kayak under the moonlight and embrace the silence while bathed in the
bioluminescence that surrounds you – Magical!
Pricing
Standard Retail Price: €50.00 per person (less 15% for trade); max group
size 24, min 6.
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group bookings/rates contact
Jim Kennedy
Email As above
Tel As above
Opening Details
Open year round, 7 days, weather permitting. Duration of experience; full day
or an evening (2.5hrs).
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Moderate level of fitness required. Comfortable clothing/towel and suitable
footwear required. Coach parking available. Refreshments not available
onsite but in local towns depending on location of kayak trip i.e. Skibbereen,
Baltimore or Union Hall.
Public Transport
Accommodation Hub
Skibbereen, Baltimore or Union Hall
Nearest City
Cork (1hr 25 mins)
Nearest Airport
Cork (1hr 15 mins)
Other Experiences Nearby
Skibbereen Heritage Centre; Dún na Séad Castle; Drombeg Stone Circle
Natura Camping
Business Contact Details
Claddaghduff Road,Wild AtlanticWay, Clifden, Co Galway
GPS 53.523739,-10.133794 (+53 31’25.69” -10 8’2.18”)
Postcode H71W024
Tel +353 (0) 95 44036
Email
Web
Business Contact Tatjana & Kris Acton
Experience Description
2-day camping package, arrival with public or private transport. This is an
introduction to sustainable camping for couples who wish to get back to
nature and away from it all. Package includes pre-erected tent with sleeping
bags, mats etc. in addition to bike rental along with a self-guided cycling tour
around the Aughrus Peninsula, walking tour to Omey Island and a relaxing
evening with a private campfire beside the tent or on the beach.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price 2016 This package is aimed for couples, therefore
all the prices are based for two persons. Package including tent + bike; Off
Season €130; High Season €140. Package including bike, without tent: Off
Season €99; High Season €109.
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates No
Tour Series Rates No
Group Booking Contact
Tatjana & Kris Acton
Email As above
Tel As above
Opening Details
March to October. Seasonal: April to October.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Car parking on recommend visiting the local shops, pubs/restaurants
in Claddaghduff and Cleggan for lunch/dinner which have excellent dishes of
local seafood. Provisions can also be bought along the way in the local shops
in Claddaghduff & Cleggan.
Public Transport
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Clifden, 9 km away (10min drive by car)
Nearest Airport
Shannon Airport 1hr 47
Other Experiences Nearby
Kylemore Abbey – 25 min drive
Connemara National Park – 20 min drive
Inishbofin Island – 5 min drive to ferry
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