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WildWest CorkWhaleWatching
Business Contact Details
Manor House Hotels, 1 Sandyford Office Park, Foxrock, Dublin 19
Postcode D18 CC79
Tel +353 (0)1 2958900
Email
Web /
Business Contact David Cleary
Experience Description
Experience the wilds of West Cork with 2 nights Bed & Breakfast in Baltimore
at Casey’s of Baltimore Hotel. On one of the days, you will take a guided
WhaleWatching Tour from the nearby Baltimore harbour. This tour will take
approx 4 hours and will give you the opportunity to see some stunning whales
and dolphins in their natural habitat.
On your return, you will enjoy a dinner in Casey’s Hotel overlooking the water
and enjoy a pint in the adjacent bar.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price: €190 per person for 2 nights B&B, 1 dinner and
4-hour boat trip. Max 12 per group for boat trip, can handle bigger groups
but advance booking essential.
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates Yes
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group bookings/rates contact
Maria Martin
Email
Tel As above
Opening Details
Daily whale watching tours April-December at 0930hrs and 1415hrs. During
July & August there is an additional tour at 1900hrs. Duration of experience
– 4 hrs.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking available. Easy boarding. Most mobility limitations can be
overcome. No minimum age but please note that due to the nature of the
boat tour, it is advised that children are kept under close supervision by
parents. Dress in warm clothing. No refreshments available on board but
are available in Baltimore.
Public Transport
Accommodation Hub
Casey’s of Baltimore
Nearest City
Cork (1hr 40 mins)
Nearest Airport
Cork (1hr 30 mins)
Other Experiences Nearby
Traditional music session in a local pub; Baltimore Heritage Trail;
walks – all within the town of Baltimore
The Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience
Business Contact Details
Cliffs of Moher, Co Clare
GPS 52.9361° N, 9.4708° W
Tel +353 (0)65 7086141
Email
Web
Business Contact KatherineWebster/Geraldine Enright
Experience Description
Standing 214m at their highest point they stretch for 8 kilometres along the
Atlantic coast of County Clare in the west of Ireland. From the Cliffs of Moher
on a clear day one can see the Aran Islands and Galway Bay, as well as the
Twelve Pins and the Maam Turk mountains in Connemara, Loop Head to the
south and the Dingle Peninsula and Blasket Islands in Kerry. A guided tour is a
special way to learn more about the Cliffs of Moher and are most suitable for
smaller groups who have special interest in nature, geology, history, geography
and tourism. The guided nature walks are conducted by trained Cliffs of Moher
rangers and customer service staff. Tours should be pre-booked to avoid
disappointment.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price €6 per person. No max group size, min 10.
Pre booking necessary.
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates Yes
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group bookings/rates contact
Tara Griffin
Email
Tel +353 (0)65 7086145
Opening Details
Open 363 days a year, closure in severe weather conditions.
Duration of experience – allow 2hrs.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking available. Visitor centre is fully accessible.Walking shoes,
light rain jacket and hat required. Refreshments/café and restrooms available
onsite.
Public Transport
Accommodation Hub
Doolin – 11mins/9kms; Lahinch – 16mins/11kms
Nearest City
Limerick (1hr 20 mins)
Nearest Airport
Shannon (1hr 05 mins)
Other Experiences Nearby
Doolin Cave – 18mins/12km; Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark;
Surfing in Doolin – 11mins/9kms
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