ONE of the most memorable times during any child’s schooldays is the school tour and Tralee is fast becoming one of the most popular school tour destinations for schools from all over Munster.
The excitement of going on the bus, the sing-songs with the teacher and the visits to the various attractions and shops before the summer holidays are all part and parcel of childhood memories.
The CEO of Tralee Chamber Alliance, Kieran Ruttledge, said: “Tralee is home to probably the best school tour package in Ireland. With lots of fun and great value attractions to choose from, Tralee is a premier destination for School Tours. Principals and Teachers from schools all over Kerry are being encouraged to treat themselves and their pupils to a trip to Tralee where there are fantastic attractions to choose from which are great value, fun and educational.”
Tralee is steeped in history, and being a weather-proof town, it has an edge over many other school tour destination towns.
Children can swim in tropical temperatures in the Aqua Dome, learn what drove Tom Crean to risk his life repeatedly in the most desolate place on earth in the award winning Antarctica Exhibition at the Kerry County Museum and crush the grain in Blennerville Windmill.
The new and exciting Tralee Bay Wetlands offers a unique learning experience with a safari boat ride and climb to the top of the 20m viewing tower while a visit to nearby Castleisland offers children a chance to explore the underground passages of Crag Cave.
A new addition to the school tour options in Tralee is a chance to witness the magnificent flying displays of the Kingdom Falconry birds of prey.
The Tralee School Tour packages are proudly supported by Tralee Chamber Alliance, Kerry County Council and McDonalds – where there is always a fruity alternative to French Fries.
“We are grateful to the schools in Tralee and the surrounding areas who have made a conscious decision to choose Tralee as their school tour destination with a view to keeping costs down for parents while supporting the local tourism trade,” said Kieran Ruttledge.
For more information about booking a School Tour in Tralee, visit www.schooltourstralee.com or call 087-9021580 / 066-7180080.
