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Wild Red Deer viewing safari with expert guide. Connemara, Galway

3.7 (3 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Wild Red Deer viewing safari with expert guide. Connemara, Galway

About this activity

In the early dawn, set out to track the Wild Red Deer with your guide in its natural habitat of scenic mountains, bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands in Connemara.

You will attempt to catch sighting of this majestic wild animal in its natural habitat. A spectacular way to capture the Connemara landscape on camera too!

The most exciting time of year for deer watching is early to mid-October when the red deer start their courting actions, during the short period of time known as the ‘rut’. Hormonally charged males put on an impressive show as they fight to build their harem of females. You might hear them barking or clashing antlers amongst the trees.

This experience includes a walk in the Connemara National Park to view the deer there and can also include following your guide by car to drive through this wilderness area tracking the deer. Learn from your professional guide about the unique fauna and flora as well as the history and ecology of the area.

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Ireland Wild Escapes

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional guide, Tea/Coffee/Hot Chocolate, Use of binoculars

Itinerary

  1. Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre

    2 hours

    Walk in the Connemara National park in search of Irish red deer and well as option to drive srrounding areas in search of the deer

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet at the main car park, up the hill from the main entrance to the Connemara National Park

End point

  • Meet at the main car park, up the hill from the main entrance to the Connemara National Park

Using your ticket

Meet time: one hour before dawn on the activity date.

Expected completion time: 09h00am.

Meet point: : Main car park: Connemara National Park Letterfrack, County Galway, H91 K2Y1

Contact number: of the guide John +353 85 113 0969

Direction from Galway: Take the N59 north from Galway city. Pass through the villages of Moycullen, Oughterard, Maam Cross and Recess. Approximately 1 km passed Recess take a right turn down Inagh valley towards Kylemore/Letterfrack. At T-junction with the N59 take a left turn towards Kylemore Abbey. Drive passed the Abbey and through the village of Letterfrack. Approximately 300m passed the village of Letterfrack find entrance to Connemara on your left and car park up the hill. Travel duration from Galway approximately one and half to two hours.

Directions from Clifden: Take the N59 heading towards Westport/Letterfrack. Continue along this road until you pass Rosleague Hotel on your left. the entrance to Connemara National Park is approximately 1 kilometre further on the right before the village of Letterfrack – car park is up the hill. Travel duration from Clifden is approximately 25 minutes.

Package includes:

  • Services of local professional guide
  • Transport by 4x4 vehicle
  • Tea/Coffee/Hot Chocolate and biscuits
  • Use of binoculars

What to bring: Warm clothes and a snack.

What to wear: Appropriate warm attire and foot wear. If the weather is wet a change of clothing and towel are recommended for afterwards.

Safety: Please keep all parts of your body within the vehicle at all times.

Medical conditions: Please advise guide of any and all medical conditions prior to departing on the days activities.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Pls note this experience meet point is a 90 minute drive from Galway city. Own transport required.

Traveller ratings

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Wild Red Deer viewing safari with expert guide. Connemara, Galway

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