4 Wildlife Trips in Ireland to Build a Day Around

1.Dingle Boat Tours Wildlife RIB Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108Our pick

Ride an 11.5-meter RIB from Dingle Marina around the Blasket Islands, with up to 12 people and an English-speaking guide. Look for seals, dolphins, whales, puffins, deer, sea caves, and rugged cliffs during this lively 2.5-hour trip. Guides such as Declan add local stories and wildlife facts.

“What an amazing experience!! We saw dolphin, seals, sheep, deer, whales, and puffin. The scenery was unbelievable. Our captain was very informative and went out of his way to ensure we had a great day. Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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2.Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $114

Set out from Dingle at 9:30 am for a four-hour wildlife search with Dingle Dolphin Boat Tours. Your route follows the day’s sightings, with guides such as Dermot sharing local stories and past encounters with Fungi the dolphin. Wildlife is never guaranteed.

“Amazing experience and such an amazing spot for wildlife! We had a great guide and the driver was able to get us in a cove so close to the cliffs. Such an amazing day!”

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3.History and Wildlife Boat Tour with Live Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $56Best value

Set out from Dun Laoghaire on Billy Goat, a small gold-standard RIB with a 300hp Suzuki engine. Your English-speaking guide covers harbour history, Martello Towers, Dalkey Island, mansions, seals, seabirds, and possible dolphins. Warm gear, life jackets, and binoculars are provided.

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4.Day Tour from Dublin to Wicklow: Cliffs, Heritage, Wildlife, Gaol

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin with a private guide, including Diana, to Wicklow Head for cliffs, seals, lighthouses, a picnic, and old ruins. Then explore Wicklow Town, Black Castle, St Patrick’s Beach, and Wicklow Gaol. Pickup, transport, tea, coffee, and snacks are included.

“Had a wonderful time with Diana. She was informative and fun. Her knowledge of the area was very evident. She is also extremely knowledgeable of the areas plants and birds. My husband and I enjoyed a hike along the sea with wonderful views of the cliffs and water. We also saw seals with their pups. The scenery was very impressive. It was a great hike. We felt like we got to see a whole other part of Ireland. The length of the tour was perfect. We were looking for something that took us out of Dublin but didn’t require an exhausting 12 hour+ day. We returned refreshed and in time…”

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