Failte Ireland - Ireland Buyers Guide 2018

DAY 1 WILD ATLANTICWAY – HAVEN COAST Start your journey on theWild AtlanticWay with a visit to the heritage town of Kinsale originally a medieval fishing port. Historic Kinsale (from the Irish, Ceann tSaile – ‘Head of the Sea’) is a picturesque, historic town and famous for great locally sourced cuisine! Hit the water on board Kinsale Harbour Cruises . Enjoy a perfect combination of culture, information, relaxation and stunning scenery with a brief history including anecdotal legends and an insight into how Kinsale has developed over the centuries. Allow 2 hrs for this experience Lunch in Kinsale Continue on your journey and escape the hustle of town life, and enjoy an afternoon on a West Cork Farm Tour . OnWest Cork farms, there is a strong connection to and love for the land held in trust for the next generation. Farming is still very much a family affair. These farmers work with the seasons and no two days are alike on theWild AtlanticWay. TheWest Cork Farm Tours features five local farms where the owners are only too delighted to welcome you, show you what their farm is about and explain the intricacies of farming whether it’s Dairy, Beef or Pork; yet each farm is more than a commodity, it’s a way of life. Allow 2 hrs for this experience For the more adventurous try out a magical night time paddle which triggers all your senses.Watch the silhouette of the seabirds on the bank, the red sunset, the whole panoply of stars overhead, the moonlight reflected on the water, or, at certain times of year, the astonishing bio-luminescence. This is a light emitted by marine life, which, from the paddler’s point of view, causes the water to light up around your paddle in 1,000 tiny lights. Kayaking trips with Atlantic Sea Kayaking are available every day and available for those who wish to explore the many magical locations inWest Cork. Allow 2 hrs 30 mins for this experience Dinner and Overnight in Rosscarbery or Skibbereen 52 WILD ATLANTICWAY SAMPLE 7 DAY ITINERARY SOUTHERN PENINSULAS, HAVEN COAST, CLIFF COAST TO HELP YOU PROGRAMME THIS AREA, HERE IS A SUGGESTED PROGRAMME FOR YOU TO CONSIDERWHICHWILL HELP YOUR CLIENTS BE THEY GROUP OR FIT, TO NAVIGATE THIS AREA. FOR OTHER SAMPLE ITINERARIES FOR THIS REGION PLEASE EMAIL BUSINESSDEVELOPMENT@FAILTEIRELAND.IE Lough Hyne, Co. Cork Kinsale Harbour, Co. Cork