Coastal Kayak Tour
Coastal Kayaking at its Best
Experience the beauty of Mannin Bay, Connemara, with our guided kayaking tours. Paddle through crystal-clear waters against the stunning backdrop of the Twelve Bens, exploring some of Ireland’s most breathtaking beaches. Perfect for beginners, our 2.5-hour tours include all the gear and equipment you’ll need—just bring your sense of adventure! And don’t forget to wave hello to the friendly seals who might join you along the way. Join us for an unforgettable day on the water!
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Kayaking in Natural Beauty.
Paddle the Crystal clear waters of Mannin Bay surrounded by the Twelve Bens.
The coastal kayaking experience offers you stunning views of the surrounding Mannin Bay, with the backdrop of the Twelve Bens and the sheer magic of paddling the bay is something we adore guiding. Our guide will quickly help you master the skills to paddle our user friendly kayaks before heading off on a journey to explore hidden Connemara. Get a bird’s eye view of the marine life beneath your boat and see Connemara in a unique way.
Each year we have people join us who have been visiting Connemara for years, and everyone is blown away by getting to experience and explore the stunning west coast.
Coastal Kayaking faq
Come kayaking with us in beautiful Mannin Bay, Connemara. We run guided kayak tours on a daily basis from the back of the Connemara Sands Hotel. Tours last 2.5 hours and are suitable for complete beginners. We provide all of the gear and equipment so all you need to worry about is having fun and saying hello to the friendly seals.
We will provide you with all the necessary equipment including user friendly sit on top kayaks, paddles, wetsuits and buoyancy aids.
All you need to bring are your swimming togs, a towel, a pair of trainers you don’t mind getting wet. If you don’t have a pair of wet shoes we have some you can borrow.
Morning 10am – 12.30pm
Afternoon 2.00pm – 4:30pm
1-9 px – Adult – €65pp Child – €50pp
10+px Adult – €60pp Child – €45pp
We take children from age 8 and up. Children between the ages of 8-12 need to be accompanied by a guardian on the activities.
If we think the conditions are too challenging for the younger members of the group we will contact you in advance and offer you the option to reschedule or a full refund.
We are based at the back of the Connemara Sands Hotel. This hotel is close to the village of Ballyconneely and about a 15 minute drive from Clifden. If coming from Galway, follow the N59 to Clifden and then take the R341 coast road towards Ballyconneely. Before you reach the village keep an eye out for the sign to The Connemara Sands Hotel on the right.
When at the Hotel park in the carpark and then head around the left hand side and down the track towards the water-site.
We are following all the necessary guidelines as laid out by the government to prevent any further spread of Covid-19
If you cancel 5 days before your activity we can offer you a full refund or reschedule your booking. If you cancel 2 – 5 days in advance we can offer you 50% refund or book you onto another activity as availability allows. If you cancel less than 48 hours in advance we cannot guarantee that we can reschedule the activity for you and we will not refund your money. A no show, late arrival or request to reschedule within 48 hours is the same as cancelling less than 48 hours in advance and the same rules apply.
If you turn up to the activity and have a child under the age of 8 years old in your group, the instructor may turn you away and you will not be given a refund.
If we cancel due to unsafe weather conditions, we will offer you an alternative or full refund minus the booking fee.
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