Perched on the hem of the Atlantic in Ireland's southwest, charming Dingle looks out over Dingle Bay to the Blasket Islands. Chock full of friendly pubs where live traditional music plays, the Irish-speaking area fills to the brim with tourists on weekends and through summer. Another regular visitor to Dingle's Gulf Stream-warmed waters is Fungi, the dolphin, the town's unofficial mascot. Popular tourist attractions include the beaches, Mount Brandon and Ballydavid and Ballyferriter villages.
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Irish Adventures offer Outdoor activities, including Sea-Kayaking trips, sunset kayak trips, half and full day, Rock climbing abseiling / rappeling, Guided Hiking/Mountaineering. Kayak with Fungi Enjoy a half-day's sea kayaking in Dingle Harbour, see Fungi the Dolphin at the mouth of the harbour and explore some the many sea caves. This trip is available to all, beginners to advanced paddlers, not very strenuous but a great trip to introduce you to sea kayaking, covers basic kayak skills. Times: 09.30 to 12.30 and 2.00 to 5.00 Sunset Sea-Kayaking Experience the peaceful waters of Dingle harbour and Dingle Bay at its most tranquil hours. These trips also visit Fungi and sea caves. This trip is available to all, beginners to advanced paddlers, not very strenuous but a great trip to introduce you to sea kayaking, covers basic kayak skills. Times on dependent on time of sunset
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Dingle Surf School & Stand Up Paddle Tours is the top rated surf school on TripAdvisor in Kerry. In business since 2001, Dingle Surf has brought a smile to thousands faces as they experience the sensation of catching their first few waves here on the beautiful Dingle Peninsula. Our surf lessons include travel to the beach so you can leave the car behind and let us take the stress out of the driving. Your lesson takes you over the magnificent Connor Pass, the highest mountain road in Ireland, where you'll marvel at the breathtaking views on display. From there we head to Brandon Bay where your instructor will take you through the basics before hitting the waves for the thrill of a lifetime, creating long lasting memories that will be the highlight of your Ireland trip. Alternatively take a Stand Up Paddle Tour of Dingle Bay. No experience is necessary as we teach you on easy to use RED Paddle Boards. Before you know it you'll be gliding out into the bay for a wonderful adventure checking out the local wildlife, craggy coastline and meeting Dingle's resident Dolphin. All our lessons are fully insured, come with all the equipment provided and are perfect for families, couples or lone travellers - we'll cater the package to suit your needs. For more experienced surfers we have a large range of equipment for hire at the best prices on the peninsula. Dingle Surf looks forward to getting you into the water on your Ireland adventure.
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Dingle Electric Bike Experience offers a unique eco friendly adventure involving local food, heritage, culture and people. We offer Bike Hire (including delivery and collection) across a range of easy to use electric bikes & also high quality regular bicycles.
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Offering both Day Tours to Great Blasket Island and optional Island Accommodation. The most thrilling way to see Dingle Bay; experience the outstanding natural beauty of the Dingle coastline, paired with an exciting speed boat blast; approximately 6h round trip @ €65 pp Departing daily at 11am from Dingle marina. Stopping with Fungi, Dingles residential Dolphin - cruising out the Bay, increasing speeds along the beautiful Dingle coastline we take a wide arch where one of the many other whales, dolphins and sea birds are likely to feed. Exploring cave and rock formations along the way we then reach the Great Blasket Island, where we tour the Northern shore which is a hotspot for Grey seal activity; the island is home to one of the largest seal colonies of the Atlantic Coast. Landing for 3.5 to 4 hours, visitors can take a tour of the old Village provided by the OPW and explore the many wonders the island has to offer. A complementary Tea/Coffee is provided for all our customers.
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Venture out into Dingle Harbour, hugging the coastline in order to explore the various environments to be found there, from wetlands, to woodlands, to rocky sea caves and cliffs. Each habitat offering different opportunities to see a wide variety of wildlife. On any given tour there may be a chance to see curlew, egret, snipe, and grey heron, or jelly fish, seals, and dolphins. The list could go on and on as the harbour is also a sought after destination for migrating birds. Stand up paddle boarding offers a wonderful way to explore as it is non-invasive for the environment, easy to do and allows the paddler to truly immerse themselves in the area. As well as being fun and relaxing it also provides a much needed time out from the chaos of daily life. A tour with Wild SUP Tours offers the opportunity to experience the harbour from a qualified ecologist’s point of view. Ed Lacey, BSc Environmental Protection, as our tour guide, has over 25 years of experience in watersports and extensive knowledge of the harbour. The tour will offer up a wealth of information and observations that will have you walking away with a broader understanding of the intricacies of a fully functioning ecosystem and a lasting memory to take home. These tours will give the public a different perspective of the harbour. Offering a new way to see the birds and the bees and allowing for the exploration of the lesser seen corners of the bay. With top of the line equipment and a qualified instructor, these tours are safe, fun and accessible to anyone willing to try. All you need to bring is water, sun screen, a towel, your swim suit and yourself! Please note that stand up paddle boarding is a weather dependant activity. Confirm all tours are running as scheduled beforehand.
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Since 2017 Dingle Sea Safari offers a genuinely unique tour which showcases the magnificent scenery and wildlife of the Dingle Peninsula from Dingle Bay right out to the Blasket Islands. A typical trip takes two and a half hours and can only be properly experienced on the high-class and fast moving vessels which we operate. The qualified and experienced skipper/guide on the vessel provides information on the history, geology and traditions and folklore of the various features along the route. Knowledge of the wonderful bird and sea life is also provided as encounters take place with puffins, gannets, razorbills, shearwaters, guillemots, seals, dolphins (including bottlenose, common and Risso’s) as well as seals, minke, humpback and fin whales along with Bluefin tuna. As a result of the comfort and speed of our vessels many of the above birds, cetaceans and fish can be encountered on a single trip and this has all contributed to the growing success of Dingle Sea Safari.
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Welcome to Dingle Horse Riding. Set on the dramatic and beautiful west coast of Ireland, we specialise in two hour to week long riding holidays for experienced riders, taking in all the beauty and exhiliration of the mountains and beaches the Dingle Peninsula has to offer. We also offer one hour mountain rides for novice/beginner riders.Our horses are mostly Irish sporthorses, with some draught, cob and appaloosa, ranging from 14hh to 17hh. We pride ourselves in having happy, well-cared for and well turned out horses, friendly knowledgeable guides and great routes designed for both fantastic riding and views. Beginner/novice riders can only be taken on the 1 hour mountain ride. Only riders intermediate/advanced experienced in the English style of riding, able to post/rising trot and ride two point/forward seat in canter can be taken to the beaches. Riders will be assessed in the arena before leaving the yard, and during the one hour ride. In the interests of safety, and at the discretion of the guide, riders judged to be beginner/novice or inexperienced in an English style of riding will not be taken to the beach.
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