Ireland - Youth & Adventure Buyers Guide 2018/2019

Adventure Experiences Dublin Bay Wildlife and Seal Kayak Tour Business Details Bullock Harbour, Dalkey, Co. Dublin GPS  53.2856022,-6.107604 T  +353 (0) 86 1684755 E  info@kayaking.ie W  www.kayaking.ie Business Contact:  Jenny Kilbride Experience Experience the UNESCO biosphere of Dublin Bay with a guided kayak tour at Dalkey, Co. Dublin (only 20 mins from city centre) with our friendly Eco Guides. Immerse your group in nature and wildlife as they kayak from the shore to historic Dalkey Island. Get up close and personal with the famous seals and meet many species of sea bird and marine life. A walk on historic Dalkey Island is included to explore Mesolithic ruins, a 10th century church and a Martello Tower from 1805. The island boasts many other points of interest as well as plenty of rabbits and a herd of goats as well as spectacular views of Dublin Bay. Allow 3 hrs for experience. Pricing € 55 (advance booking required). Group booking: min. 4 pax – max. 24 pax. Tour Operator Rate:  Yes FIT Rate:  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate:  Yes Tour Series Rate:  Yes Group Bookings/B2B Rates Contact:  Jenny Kilbride E  info@kayaking.ie T  +353 (0) 86 1684755 Opening Details & Refreshment Available 1 March to 30 Oct – 7 days, Pre booking required. Choice of Local Restaurants and cafés at departure/finish point (10 mins) to Dalkey Village Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Car and coach parking at location (3 mins) Suitable outdoor clothing required, old closed toe runners/water shoes & a towel. Transport Public transport DART coastal light rail to Dalkey from City (20 mins) and various Dublin Bus Service routes see www.transportforireland.ie Nearest Accommodation Hub Dublin www.visitdublin.com/see-do/accommodation Experiences Nearby Dalkey Castle Museum & Living History Tour (10 mins walk) www.dalkeycastle.com Killiney Hill LoopedWalk (7 mins walk to starting point – moderate level, 2.9km walk) www.walkingroutes.ie/806-Dalkey-and-Killiney-Hill.html Extreme Ireland Rockclimbing @Dalkey Quarry www.extremeireland.ie/Outdoor-Courses Howth Hikes – Safari & Heritage Hike Business Details Shane’s Howth Hikes, 7 Balglass Road, Howth, Dublin D13YR12 T  +353 (0) 86 1250055 E  shane@shaneshowthhikes.com W  www.shaneshowthhikes.com Business Contact:  Shane O’Doherty Experience Trek the famous coastal paths and cliffs of the Howth Peninsula over 4 hour guided hike, to explore the inspiring coastal and woodland habitats on foot. Experience world class views, scenery and nature with the unique landscape sights and sounds of this wondrous coastal peninsula. Here seals, porpoises, gannets, cormorants and many other unique coastal species make this their home, and the opportunity to view them is brought alive by your guide and storyteller. Alternatively enjoy a 2 hour heritage hike where you will travel back in time with your guide, through this unique landscape and discover the magical story of Howth and Ireland since the ‘Tuatha De Danann’ were displaced by The Celts, Christianity, The Vikings The Normans, Anglo Ireland and Irish Independence. Hikes guided in English. 4 hr hike is 12 km with 70% of terrain either ascending/descending. Pricing € 20pp. Min group size 4 pax. Advance booking required Tour Operator Rate:  Yes FIT Rate:  Yes (min 2 pax) Ad Hoc Group Rate:  Yes Tour Series Rate:  Yes Group Bookings/B2B Rates Contact:  Shane O’ Doherty E  Shane@shaneshowthhikes.com T  +353 (0) 86 1250055 Opening Details & Refreshment Year round, 7 days 1000-1800hrs, excluding extreme bad weather conditions. Start times to suit group. Scheduled Safaris: Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon @ 1100hrs for FITs to book/join. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Coach/car parking facilities at Howth Harbour (100m). Moderate level of physical fitness and agility – 12km+ hike over uneven and varying terrain. Clothing to suit changeable weather/season. Suitable hiking/sports footwear with grip advised. Nearest Accommodation Hub Dublin www.visitdublin.com/see-do/accommodation Experiences Nearby Deerpark Golf (5 mins drive) www.deerparkgolf.ie Dublin Bay Cruises (10 mins walk) www.dublinbaycruises.com/cruises Abbey Tavern (7 mins drive) – 16th century Irish pub, Traditional Irish Night (Dinner & Entertainment) www.abbeytavern.ie 26