3 hour(s)
English
Included
€ 361.2
€ 332.30
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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Join us for an exclusive early morning guided wild deer viewing safari in the breathtaking Connemara landscape. This is your opportunity to spot these majestic creatures in their natural habitat, offering a perfect chance to capture the stunning scenery on camera.
The most thrilling time for deer watching is during the 'rut' in early to mid-October, when red deer engage in dramatic courtship displays. Witness hormonally charged males vying for their harems and, if you're lucky, you may even observe two stags locked in an intense antler clash. The air will be filled with their barking and the sound of antlers clashing. Binoculars will be provided for the best viewing experience.
Detailed instructions, times, and directions to the meeting point will be sent after booking. Please arrive at dawn at the designated spot. Your local guide will meet you there, and you'll embark on the safari in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle, traveling through a privately owned wilderness of mountains, bogs, heaths, grasslands, and woodlands as you track the deer. Learn about the unique flora, fauna, and the rich history of the area from your expert guide. Hot drinks and biscuits will be provided, ensuring a cozy and memorable experience. The tour concludes back at the vehicle by around 9 am.
What to bring: Warm, layered clothes and a snack. Wind and rainproof gear, as weather can be unpredictable.
What to wear: Appropriate warm clothing and foot wear. It can be cold as it is an early morning activity.
If the weather is wet a change of clothing and towel are recommended for afterwards.
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Definitely do the Diamond hill walk in Letterfrack. I'd say medium grade walk but you can see most of it from the village so you can make up you own mind. Great local pubs immediately at the bottom to eat and drink.
A great National Park with a good visitor centre with a large free car park on the outskirts of Letterfrack. Varied scenery from coast to mountains, a marked "mountain" trail up Diamond Hill from the visitor centre. Many historic sites, famine villages, holy wells, prehistoric forts, and such like, within the park. Visitor centre has cafe and toilets. Can be very busy in season.
Beautiful national park! They have a visitor center offering information, parking, toilets, and areas for eating—all for free. The different hiking paths are well marked, with options for all levels, from easy to hard.
The red loop that brings you to the top of the mountain had a lot(mainly 90%) of stone stair but easily doable for most people that hike a least 2-3 time a year. It is a beautiful hike of around 6.5km. Lot of wind of top of it, bring good equipment if you can't handle cold. It says to not do it on bad weather, but if you're an avid hiker, it won't be a problem, simply be careful not to lose for on the stone, it could get slippery. Clean site, beautiful place.
The Connemara trek was absolutely beautiful. At the base, there's a café where you can grab a snack, and toilets are available as well. The trail starts off flat and gradually becomes steeper as you approach the Upper Diamond, but overall it's not a difficult trek. The views are stunning, with the Atlantic Ocean in the distance and a refreshing cold breeze throughout. There are clear signboards and well-maintained steps along the way. Everything is well organized—perfect for a scenic and enjoyable hike. Everyone loves the hike...
