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YOUR GUIDE:
Vincent Hyland is one of Ireland's best known natural history personalities. He is a multi award winning natural history filmmaker, publisher, producer and director and has appeared on BBC, UTV including TV3, RTE and TG4. He has contributed to programs such as BBC's Coast, RTE's Living the Wildlife as well as having a segment on RTE's Nationwide about his wildlife illustrations and paintings.
He is qualified in natural sciences is a fully licensed passenger boat skipper and emergency first responder. He is a 32 year scuba diving and underwater filmmaker expert. He has travelled extensively, filming in places such as Antarctica and Galapagos, Africa and along the Atlantic Shores of Ireland. He has made 5 films including Puffins of Skellig Michael - the first iBook textbook for ipads. His short films have been officially selected for screening at the North Sea, Seattle and Sanfrancisco Irish reels film festivals. He lives in Caherdaniel with his partner and their three year old son.
CONTACT: [CLICK HERE] or mobile 0872772525
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Content will cover Whales, dolphins, seabirds and underwater marine life of Kenmare Bay with a film showing the best of this.
DURATION 1.5 hour wildlife talk with film
COST €100 per group
Further information, please enquire!
 
A walk to the top of Coom, along the old bog road across the ridge taking in the beautiful scenery and back along the Kerry
way to Caherdaniel village. Walk includes talk about the local geological formations, the copper mines and flora and fauna.
DURATION: 2.5 hours
COST: €150 per group (minimum 5 persons)
REQUIREMENTS: Own Transport required.
Meet at Caherdaniel village cross, bring rain gear, walking boots or similar attire
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A walk through Derrynane followed by a looped walk around the surrounding coastal habitat. Flower identification, natural history of the formation of dune systems, geological formation of the area including a visit to the protected Natterjack toad ponds and on to Abbey Island.
DURATION: 2 hours
COST: €150 per group (minimum 5 persons)
REQUIREMENTS: Own Transport required.
Meet at Derrynane Seasports, bring rain gear, walking boots or similar attire.

A trip to some of the local rockpools to explore the animals inhabiting these shallow marine environments. This includes
learning about how animals survive, what they eat, how to identify them and distinguishing their behaviour. Fishing with
nets (provided) each participant gets the chance to catch animals and get their feet wet in this fun learning environment.
DURATION: 2 hours
COST: €150 per group (minimum 5 persons)
REQUIREMENTS: Own Transport required.
Meet at Derrynane Seasports, bring rain gear, walking boots or booties or wellingtons.

A 1 hour snorkel along Abbey Island or Derrynane Bay. Take in the underwater beauty of our temperate maritime shallow seas. This trip will open your eyes and senses to the beautiful clean underwater environment of Derrynane.
Wetsuits and masks are provided.
DURATION: 1 hour
COST: €125 per group (minimum 5 persons) or 25 euro per person.
REQUIREMENTS: Own Transport required.
Meet at Derrynane Seasports |
Explore the Kenmare Bay Special Area of Conservation with our Motorised Kayaking Expedition. Early morning (6am) from Westcove pier. Explore the inshore coves of Kenmare bay including Seal watching and possible Dolphin and Whale sightings. See seabirds and the chance of exotic species such as sunfish close up. Watch seabird migrations and Gannets diving for fish.
This trip involves the use of motorised Kayaks. Easy to use, a brief training and safety session (30 minutes) will be
provided before departure. All safety equipment including life jackets and spray decks are provided.
Light refreshments also provided. Guided by qualified Skipper and wildlife guide Vincent Hyland. Angling option available.
DURATION: 3 hours
COST: €300 per group (minimum 5 persons)
REQUIREMENTS: Own Transport required.
Meet at Westcove Pier, warm, waterproof clothing required.

Talk to us about creating any of our trips to suit your individual needs. We can take individuals, two person, families and families with children. Duration and price will vary as does itinerary.
You might like to ask about digital SLR photography and how to take better pictures. Or you might like to sketch and paint? How about shallow daytime or nighttime diving from the shore?
What about a picnic?
We can prepare gourmet food with gluten free options as part of your dietry requirements. Vincent will be more than happy to discuss with you your individual needs and requirements. |