Ireland · Dolphin Watching

8-Hour Loop Head Tour in County Clare with Dolphins and Kilkee Cliffs

8 Hours Round trip from Loop Head Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire the breathtaking views from Loop Head Lighthouse
02 Encounter dolphins in the Shannon Estuary aboard the purpose-built vessel 'Draoicht'
03 Explore the dramatic landscapes of Kilkee Cliffs
04 Immerse yourself in the charm of the Victorian resort town of Kilkee
05 Discover the welcoming ambience of Ennis, Ireland's Friendliest Town

Stop at the Loop Head headland on the north side of the mouth of the River Shannon in County Clare, on Ireland's west coast. Enjoy scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Shannon Estuary on the other, then see the dolphins that call the estuary home. The tour also explores the dramatic Kilkee Cliffs and the Victorian resort town of Kilkee before continuing to Ennis, Ireland's Friendliest Town and the county town of Clare.

See the dolphins that have made the Shannon Estuary their home aboard the purpose-built 'Draoicht'.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Ennis, Kilkee, Shannon

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Loop Head, Dolphins, Kilkee Cliffs and Ennis

Arrive at the Loop Head headland and visit the Loop Head Lighthouse.
See the dolphins that have made the Shannon Estuary their home aboard the purpose-built 'Draoicht'.
Visit the special place where the Wild Atlantic Ocean meets the Great Shannon River.
Explore Kilkee Cliffs and the Victorian resort town of Kilkee.
Travel to Ennis, Ireland's Friendliest Town.

End of the tour.