Ireland - Youth & Adventure Buyers Guide 2018/2019

Skellig Coast Experiences Ring of Kerry & Skelligs Awaken Tour Business Details Wild N Happy Group Ltd., 96 New Street, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 PA9T T  +353 (0) 86 3890171 E  info@wildnhappy.ie W  www.wildnhappy.ie Business Contact:  Michael Crawley Experience This tour is a unique way of seeing the iconic, Ring of Kerry, a rugged coastal road filled with spectacular views. Along this route you will experience archaeological ruins, curious sheep, as well as discovering the historic, breath- taking Skellig Islands famed for their appearance in Star Wars. Let us take you on an eco-boat tour as we bring you right up close to Skellig Michael and Skellig Beag. Here you get to experience their unique setting on the very edge of theWorld, the incredible wildlife, and learn about the Monks that lived on the largest of the Skellig Islands from the 6th-12th Century. Tour duration: 9 hrs. Pricing & Capacity Adult: € 75 Children: € 72. Family: € 70 per person (2 Adults + 2 Children € 280) Tour Operator Rate FIT Rate:  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate:  Yes Tour Series Rate:  Yes Group bookings/rates contact:  Michael Crawley E  info@wildnhappy.ie T  +353 (0) 86 3890171 Group size min. 6 to max. 16 (capacity can be increased for larger groups if required). Opening Details & Refreshments Apr-Oct. 0900-1800hrs daily, weather permitting. There are numerous shops, bars and restaurants at start and end of tour. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Min age: 5 yrs, no max age. A reasonable level of fitness is required.Wear suitable clothing – a pair of trainers/walking boots, rain jacket/trousers, warm fleece, hat and gloves. Bring food (snacks) and 1ltr water approx. Nearest Accommodation Hub Killarney and Tralee www.discoverireland.ie, www.wildatlanticway.com Nearest Airport Knock Airport – 1 hr drive Experiences Nearby Killarney National Park – (5 mins drive) www.killarneynationalpark.ie Killarney National Park Kayaking – (5 mins drive) www.moractivetours.com Killarney Jaunting Cars – (2 mins walk) http://killarneyjauntingcars.ie/ Killarney High Ropes – (10 mins drive) http://killarneyhighropes.com/ Seaweed, A Tasty Foraging Walk Business Details Atlantic Irish Seaweed, Caherdaniel, Co Kerry GPS  51.760419, -10.143642 T  +353 (0) 86 1062110 E  seaweedwalks@gmail.com W  www.atlanticirishseaweed.com Business Contact:  John Fitzgerald Experience Join TASTE KERRY FOOD Ambassadors John and Kerryann for a Seaweed Discovery & Tasting ForagingWalk along the diverse shoreline of Derrynane Harbour. Enjoy seaweed nibbles including flavoursome Duilleasc which sustained the monks on Skellig Island, 12km away on the horizon and their only international visitors in 600 years – the Norse Vikings! Graze on fresh seaweeds including Sleabhcán which was a favourite of Ireland’s most famous son, ‘The Liberator’ Daniel O’Connell and nowadays most commonly used as Nori, the famous sushi roll wrapping. Learn about the rich history of seaweed use from gunpowder to medicine, from firefighting to brewing as you enjoy a fruit and Carrigeen ice-pop. Next we visit an ancient Shell Midden, an archaeological site that may date back to 8,000BC, which is evidence of Ireland’s earliest settlers who thrived on seaweeds, fish and shellfish. Guided tour in English and can work with translators. Duration: 1hr. We offer longer experiences with a greater range of dishes for those so inclined. Pricing & Capacity € 180 up to 8 pax; € 18 per head over. School children welcome if accompanied by adults. No min. numbers, max. 50. Tour Operator Rate:  Yes FIT Rate:  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate:  Yes Tour Series Rate:  Yes Group bookings/rates Contact:  John Fitzgerald E  seaweedwalks@gmail.com T  +353 (0) 86 1062110 Opening Details & Refreshments Daylight hours year round. Tours available in most weathers. Bar 0.25km away; tea rooms at Derrynane House. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Coach parking at Daniel O’Connell’s House and National Park. Moderate walking ability. Sensible footwear and light raincoat advised. Nearest Accommodation Hub Kenmare (45 mins drive) www.discoverireland.ie Killarney (1 hr drive) Experiences Nearby Daniel O’Connell’s House, Museum &Visitor Centre (5 mins walk) Staigue Fort (10 mins drive) Abbey Island (0.25km) 76