Primary School Tours in Waterford
Action-packed primary school tours that combine outdoor adventure, teamwork and unforgettable experiences in Dunmore East.
Looking for a primary school tour in Waterford that is fun, safe and hassle-free? At Dunmore Adventure, we’ve been delivering exceptional school tours for over 30 years, giving thousands of students the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and enjoy an unforgettable day outdoors. With all activities taking place on-site, teachers can relax while pupils enjoy a seamless day of adventure.
School Tour Information
With qualified instructors leading every activity, pupils can enjoy exciting land and water adventures in a safe and supportive environment, while teachers benefit from a stress-free day with everything organised in one location.
Full Day Tour: €50 per student
Half Day Tour: €36 per student
Wibit Session: €23.50 per student (group rate)
Ages: 7 years+
Minimum Group Size: 15 participants
Maximum Group Size: 220 participants
Choose the Perfect School Tour
Whether you’re planning a full day of adventure or a shorter visit, we have a programme to suit your school. With every activity based at our Dunmore East Harbour centre, there’s no travelling between venues, giving students more time to enjoy the adventure.
Full Day School Tour (9.30am–3.15pm)
Our most popular option includes six exciting activities for an action-packed day from start to finish.
School Tour Activities include:
- Wibit Wipeout Aquapark
- Kayaking
- Giant Stand-Up Paddleboarding
- Climbing
- Caving
- Archery
Half Day School Tour
Perfect for schools working to a timetable or budget, our half-day programmes run either 9.30am–12.00pm or 12.30pm–3.15pm.
Choose one of two exciting programmes:
Water Activities
- Wibit Wipeout Aquapark
- Giant Stand-Up Paddleboarding
- Kayaking
Land Activities
- Climbing
- Caving
- Archery
One Hour Wibit Experience
Looking for a shorter adventure? Our dedicated Wibit sessions are ideal for schools wanting to experience Ireland’s biggest inflatable aquapark as part of a shorter visit. (Available on selected dates.)
Everything Happens on One Site
One of the biggest advantages of booking a school tour with Dunmore Adventure is that every activity takes place at our purpose-built adventure centre in Dunmore East Harbour. There’s no travelling between locations, meaning more adventure, less waiting around and a smoother experience for both pupils and teachers.
Our experienced instructors supervise every activity, so once students have been registered and equipped for the day, teachers are free to enjoy the experience until lunchtime, when school staff supervise pupils during their break.
Land-Based Options for Non-Swimmers
If your class includes non-swimmers, we can arrange a land-based school tour featuring exciting activities such as climbing, caving, archery, High Ropes, Ninja Warrior and Tomb Laser. Our team will work with you to create a fun, inclusive programme that ensures everyone can take part with confidence.
Splash Café
After an action-packed day, students can refuel at our on-site Splash Café, with a selection of tasty meal options available including pizza, nuggets and wedges, sandwiches and more. Pre-booked meal options make organising your school tour even easier.
Why Schools Choose Dunmore Adventure
- Over 30 years of experience delivering school tours
- Fully qualified, experienced instructors
- Purpose-built adventure centre
- All activities located on one site
- Full and half-day programmes available
- Safe, organised and hassle-free experience
- Suitable for groups of up to 220 students
“Our school tour has been going to Dunmore Adventure for 16 years now. Safety is first class and the kids are guaranteed plenty of fun and excitement.”
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of school tours are available?
Our most popular tour for schools is our six activity tour, starting at 9.30 and finishing at 3.15. In this tour, you will get three water and four land-based activities.
Next up is our half-day programme, which can be either land or water-based, depending on what you and your group would prefer.
We also have a one hour option, where you can get a taste of one activity
What kind of activities can the students do?
We have a 6 activity programme:
SAMPLE PROGRAMME
9.30 Arrival & Registration,
9.45 Equipment allocation
10.00 WATERSPORTS Wibit Wipeout Aquapark, Kayaking, Giant Stand up Paddle Boards
12 noon Lunch Break
1 pm LAND ACTIVITIES Climbing, Caving, Archery
3.15pm Goodbyes and Departure!
Do I need to be able to swim?
For water based activities such as the Wibit Wipeout Aquapark, kayaking and SUP, you DO need to be able to swim. We supply each participant with safety equipment such as a wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet, and all activities are very well supervised. However, there is a short swim (in your safety equipment) to the Wibit Wipeout, and therefore you should be able to swim at least 20 metres.
What are the minimum and maximum group sizes?
Minimum group size: 17 participants (to avail of our group rates)
Maximum group size: 220 participants
What is the arrival/departure time?
Arrival time is 9:30, for registration, with the activities kicking off at 10 am. At certain times of the year we can be more flexible on start times, ie if you are travelling from a good distance, we may be able to push the day out by an hour or so. Give us a call if you need further clarification and we will do our best to facilitate you!
The activities conclude at 3 pm which is when you can organise your transport home.
What equipment is supplied
We supply all of the specialised equipment – wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets for water-based activities, and helmets, knee pads where necessary for land activities. If anyone would like to bring a wetsuit, just ensure that it is marked so that it doesn’t get mixed in with our own.
The students will need to bring:
Swimwear, old runners to wear in the water, towel, long sleeves for caving, and a packed lunch.
Do the teachers need to supervise during activities?
No. Once the students are registered in the morning, our instructors will look after them until their lunch break
Teachers are required to look after the students during their lunch break.
When is the tour balance required?
The balance for your school tour is required on the morning of arrival, or earlier.
Is there a distance between the activities?
All activities for our school tours take place at our base in Dunmore East Harbour, so there is no time wasted going from one to the other!
Do you have a shop?
We have a tuck shop selling hot and cold drinks, snacks and icecreams.
The good news is that there is a complimentary Tea and Coffee for teachers and drivers!
Treat your class to a school tour they'll be talking about long after the day is over! Contact us today to get started.
