Ireland - Youth & Adventure Buyers Guide 2018/2019

Adventure Experiences The Magic of Inishbofin Eco Island Business Details ConnemaraWild Escapes, 2 Heather Hills, Letterfrack, Connemara, Galway, H91 P5YF T  +353 (0) 95 49052 +353 (0) 86 3771025 E  cathy@connemarawildescapes.ie W  www.connemarawildescapes.ie Business Contact:  CathyWolfe Experience Inishbofin Island, off the coast of Connemara, on theWild AtlanticWay, is the first Irish island to receive an international ecotourism award. Experience includes • Day return ferry Cleggan to Inishbofin island • Tea/coffee & scones • Walking Maps • Soup & Sandwich lunch On a mid-morning ferry sailing, visitors enjoy spectacular land and seascapes en route to Inishbofin island, before walking the short distance to the Island Hotel, for a light lunch and short film screening about the fascinating unique heritage, history and geology of the place. Time then, to head out with maps to take in the self guided walk of the scenicWestquarter Loop. Then back to the hotel for tea/coffee/scones before walking the short distance back to the ferry for sailing back to the mainland. With a selection of looped walks, 2 Green Coast awarded beaches, a dive centre, an equestrian centre, and bicycle hire, there is plenty to fill a day here, not to mention the great bird watching and photography opportunities the island offers. Return ferry 1800hrs. Pricing & Capacity € 35 pp. No min, Max 60 pax. Advance booking required. Tour Operator Rate FIT Rate:  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate:  Yes Tour Series Rate:  Yes Group Bookings/B2B Rates Contact:  As above Opening Details Available April-end October, 1115hrs Outbound Ferry – 1800hrs return. Duration: 7 hrs Day trip Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Parking in Cleggan Village. Average mobility to board ferry and walk leisurely. Suitable outdoor clothing & walking shoes advised. Nearest Accommodation Hub Clifden (15 mins drive) & Galway City (1 hr 40 mins) www.discoverireland.ie Experiences Nearby Beach horse riding (10 mins drive) www.connemarawildescapes.com Connemara National Park (10 mins drive) www.connemaranationalpark.ie Kylemore Abbey (20 mins drive) www.kylemoreabbey.com 65 Slieve League, Co Donegal