Failte Ireland - Ireland Buyers Guide 2018

Get back to nature at Tralee BayWetland Centre . Take a boat tour and discover the wild flora, fauna and stunning natural habitat of Tralee Bay, a natural Irish wetlands adjacent to theWild AtlanticWay. The boat trip guides you through the pictorial wetlands and includes a visit to a viewing tower that boasts panoramic views over Tralee Bay and out to the thrashing ATLANTIC OCEAN Allow 1 hour for this experience Dinner and Overnight in Tralee DAY 6 All of your senses will be gladdened on this guided cliff walk along theWild AtlanticWay.While meandering along the high rugged cliff path, your eyes will be delighted by the mesmorising landscape and your ears by both the sounds of nature and that of the piper accompanying you on your walk, All Ireland Piper Danny Houlihan. The spectacular hidden history of the area coupled with the many Vikings raids that took place around the year 800 are relayed to you by Danny, a local historian as well as accomplished musician. He even brings along artifacts relating to the area to bring its history to life. You can even have a go on the uilleann pipes yourself! Allow 1 hour for this experience Lunch in Ballybunion Journey from Kerry to Clare from Tarbert with Shannon Ferries From early morning as the mist descends the Shannon Estuary to theWild Atlantic Sea, to the setting of the sun in the late of the evening, Shannon Ferry will take you and your vehicle on this memorable 20-minute journey across the estuary linking the iconic tourist destinations of the Banner County of Clare to the Kingdom of Kerry. This is a lovely experience and allows you to relax and take a short sea-air-filled break, sailing across the majestic Shannon Estuary. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the dolphins, which in the summer, can sometimes swim so near the ferry, as if just to entertain you. Journey takes 20 mins (goes every hour on the half hour inWinter and every half hour in Summer) and new online booking facility. Dinner and Overnight in Lisdoonvarna DAY 7 Take a fantastic guided walk in the Burren with Heart of the BurrenWalks. Starting at the Burren Centre in Kilfenora the walks feature entertaining and informative commentaries on the geology, flora, archaeology, fauna, farming and folklore of the Burren. Your guide Tony Kirby, is the author of the critically- acclaimed book The Burren and the Aran Islands – A walking guide which is in its third print run. Allow 2.5 hours for this experience Lunch in the Burren Centre Witness breath-taking views of Ireland’s most famous vista by sea. Set sail from Doolin on a one hour journey to the Cliffs of Moher as they climb to their great heights. The Cliffs of Moher rise to a height of over 214 meters (700ft). The Doolin 2 Aran Ferry Company sets out from Doolin Pier and follows the cliffs as they climb to their magnificent height. The Cliffs of Moher have Ireland’s largest mainland nesting bird colony on its lands. The Great Sea Stack (Branaunmore) plays host to thousands of sea birds that make it their summer home. Our Cruise gets you up close to view birds such as Puffins, Guillemots, and Razorbills just to name a few! Allow 1 hour for this experience Journey on to Galway 55 Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare Moll’s Gap, Co. Kerry