Frequently Asked Questions
Group Events
Our events take place in a number of locations in counties Kerry, Limerick and Cork. Event location is determined by the activities chosen for a day’s events. With schools and corporate events, there is the possibility of hosting a Quest and Thrive event at your venue. Contact us for further details.
If we have to cancel your requested activity due to adverse weather conditions or any other unforeseen events, we will offer you an alternative activity, a reschedule, or a full refund.
Digital vouchers can be used when booking online. Each voucher has a unique code which can be entered at checkout. You can use a gift card multiple times until the balance is €0.00.
School Events
Our events take place in a number of locations in counties Kerry, Limerick and Cork. The location is determined by the activities chosen for a day’s events. With schools and corporate events especially, there is also the possibility of hosting a Quest and Thrive event at your venue. Contact us to discuss these details.
The minimum age for a young person to participate in activities is 8 years old (except for Wim Hof workshops where the minimum age is 18).
Our event days are either full day or half day. As events are individually tailored to suit you and your group, duration and times will be agreed in advance.
Our events are all individually tailored to suit the fitness level of your group. Our guides and instructors are experienced in dealing with a variety of fitness levels simultaneously and are comfortable bringing people from where they are towards the next level.
Everyone goes at their own pace. Our guides and teachers will ensure that no one is left behind and that everyone feels comfortable and confident when they take part in one of our activities or events.
Read our What to Bring checklist for full details of what you need to bring with you for your event. We provide all safety equipment and gear. We recommend that you do not bring any valuables with you. You are responsible for keeping your own possessions safe and should ensure that you take everything with you on departure.
Read our What to Bring checklist for full details of what participants need to bring for their event. We provide all safety equipment and gear. We recommend that participants do not bring any valuables with them. They are responsible for keeping their own possessions safe and should ensure that they take everything with them on departure.
All valuables should be left in your car or bus. We recommend putting your mobile phone away for the day unless it is needed as a medical device, or for any other essential reason. If you insist on having your phone with you during an activity, it is your responsibility to take care of it. Quest and Thrive is not responsible for its damage or loss.
No, participants will be fully supervised by instructors. However, it is recommended that at least one teacher/group leader stays nearby or on-site in case any issues arise.
In Ireland, rain is a given a lot of the time. We believe the saying that ‘there’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing’. Our outdoor activities will always take place unless conditions are dangerous, in which case they will be cancelled. If a participant decides not to take part in a booked activity due to rain or cold, they will not get a refund. However, if we have to cancel the group’s activity due to adverse weather, the group will be offered an alternative activity on the day if possible (or rescheduled if not) or a full refund.
All valuables should be left in the group car or bus. We recommend putting all mobile phones away for the day unless they are needed as a medical device, or for any other essential reason. If participants insist on having their phone with them during an activity, it is their responsibility to take care of it. Quest and Thrive is not responsible for its damage or loss.
All food consumed at a Quest and Thrive event is provided by us. We want to ensure that you and your group get healthy, nourishing food during the day. We work with a nutritionist to design a menu of healthy food based on the activities that will be undertaken.
We cater for vegetarian, vegan and other diets but we need to know of all such requirements in advance.
As most of our events are tailored individually, you will need to contact us in advance to discuss your booking. Events open to the general public, as advertised on our website and social media, can be booked online.
All activities and event days require payment of a 30% deposit. Bookings are not confirmed until the deposit has been received. The balance of payment is due two weeks in advance of the event date.
If we have to cancel your activity due to adverse weather conditions or any other unforeseen events, we will offer you an alternative activity, a reschedule, or a full refund.
Parents or guardians can call our mobile number 087 2342005 at any time while their child is participating at a Quest and Thrive event. It is also recommended that the teacher/school leader make their contact number known to the parents/guardians of those participating.
Residential Retreats
Our residential retreats take place in a number of locations in County Kerry, mainly at beautiful venues along the Wild Atlantic Way.
Our events are all individually tailored to suit the fitness level of your group. Our guides and instructors are experienced in dealing with a variety of fitness levels simultaneously and are comfortable bringing people from where they are towards the next level.
Everyone goes at their own pace. Our guides and teachers will ensure that no one is left behind and that you will feel comfortable and confident when you take part in any of our activities or events.
We advise that anyone taking part in water-based activities should be able to swim to a basic level at least and be comfortable in sea water. You do not need to be a strong swimmer as an instructor will be with you at all times.
In Ireland, rain is a given a lot of the time. We believe the saying that ‘there’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing’. Our outdoor activities will always take place unless conditions are dangerous, in which case they will be cancelled. If you decide not to take part in your booked activities due to rain or cold, you will not get a refund. However, if we have to cancel your activity due to adverse weather, you will be offered an alternative activity on the day if possible (or rescheduled if not) or a full refund.
All bookings for residential retreats are made online. There is a deposit of 30% payable in advance. Your booking is confirmed on receipt of your deposit. The balance of payment is due three weeks before the retreat start date.
All activities and event days require payment of a 30% deposit. Bookings are not confirmed until the deposit has been received. The balance of payment is due three weeks in advance of the start date.
If we have to cancel your requested activity due to adverse weather conditions or any other unforeseen events, we will offer you an alternative activity, a reschedule, or a full refund.
All people over the age of 18 are welcome to our residential retreats.
Whether you attend on your own, as part of a couple or with friends, you will be warmly welcomed to our Quest and Thrive adventure activities, retreats and events.
We will let you know full details of the location well in advance so that you can plan your journey. You will have to make your own way there as we don’t provide a pick-up or drop-off service. Depending on the location, we will let you know of available public transport options.
On our weekend adventure retreats, you can check in on Friday from 4pm to 6pm Check-out is 3pm on Sunday. If you wish to stay longer at any of our venues, you are welcome to enquire directly with the guesthouse manager with regard to availability, booking and rates.
You can join in the stretching and strengthening class or just relax until the evening meal is served.
All our food is freshly prepared, nutritionally balanced whole food. We offer vegetarian, meat and vegan meals. Let us know if you have any special dietary requirements when you book. It’s a good idea to bring a flask with you so you can have a warm drink while hiking/walking, and your own water bottle for refilling.
We offer a mix of rooms, details and prices of which will be listed on our website for each individual residential retreat. While we realise that most people like to have their own room or to share with someone they know, we also offer rooms with triple and quadruple capacity suitable for those willing to share with their friends or with new people
Do you have a mailing list?
Yes. When you sign up to our mailing list, you will hear about all upcoming adventure retreats, open one-day events, whole-health and wellbeing conferences and expert talks. Click here to sign up.
All bed linen is provided and towels are also provided. We do recommend that you bring extra towels especially if water-based activities are listed as part of your retreat.
If you feel that you don’t want to participate in an activity, you can opt to go for a walk in the local area or spend time at the venue relaxing.
