IRELAND
Ireland's standouts.
The 6 most popular safari tours in Ireland. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Dingle Sea Safari by RIB: fast small-group wildlife spotting off Dingle Bay, with Blasket Islands cliffs, caves, and seals.
“After getting all the best gear on shore, we were on one of the last boats to head out this season and we were in for a treat. We spotted a pod of 25-30 dolphins, the captain said the largest he'd ever seen. We were amongst them for a good 20 mins. Then on to…”
Beginner-friendly kayaking in Dublin Bay with Dalkey seals, UNESCO biosphere views, and all gear included for a 3-hour coastal safari.
“A great day. You get to kayak along the coast which cool to see from this perspective. Philip who ran the tour was very good. He has lots of interesting information about the history of the area and the animals in the bay. We got really close to plenty of seals as well which was…”
A small-group 5-hour Howth coastal hike with scones for breakfast, cliff views, sea caves at low tide, and history-led guidance.
“My guide was a wonderful story teller. The hike was just beautiful. In spite of the clouds and impending rain, we only had minutes here and there of drizzle. A raincoat and waterproof shoes were a must to keep dry.”
Speed across Dingle Bay in a RIB, spot seals and dolphins, and circle Great Blasket Island with warm waterproof gear and an expert captain.
“Had a blast! We saw tons of dolphins, seals, and puffins!”
Private family boat safari from Dingle to Great Blasket Island with Captain Jimmy stories and a shot at dolphins and seals.
“Captain Jimmy was a wealth of information and shared local stories on our incredible boat ride. We saw seals, puffins, dolphins and a whale! Our whole family enjoyed this epic experience. We highly recommend Jimmy and Sea Safari!”
Guided 5-hour Howth coastal hike from Dublin Bay cliffs to Martello Towers, scones included, plus a personalized video memento.
“It was really fun! Dee was an amazing guide and was patient with me while I was walking slowly. We went across all different types of terrain. Highly recommend the hike!”
