VIDEO: Take a dip on the Viking Voyage at Tayto Park

The Vikings have invaded...Again!

And they've chosen Tayto Park, Ireland’s only theme park and zoo, to set up home with the Viking Voyage, Ireland's newest flume ride.

The watery attraction, with full Viking theme, is Ireland’s largest water ride and cost €8m to complete. Construction on the ride began last July with over 50 builders and engineers working on the attraction every day.

The centre of the ride is a mountain standing 60ft high and over 500 trees have been planted to recreate the Irish landscape from 1,000 years ago. The super flume track is 700m and takes five minutes to complete with the ride reaching speeds of 60kph.

We had to give it a go! It's wet and wild but not quite near the white knuckle ride of the Cu Chulainn which means it will really appeal to all the family who want to enjoy their thrills and spills together. Take a look! 

 

To create a truly authentic experience, Tayto Park employed Viking experts from Sweden and theming contractors who have work in Disneyland and on Game of Thrones, to work on the project. The ride takes you on a journey from an ancient Viking town to Celtic Ireland and delves into true Viking history with replica ring forts, round towers and a monastery.

Speaking after getting a soaking at the official opening of the exciting ride, Tayto Park founder Raymond Coyle said. 'Tayto Park is all about wowing our guests and our mission is to continue to entertain and to bring bespoke attractions to the Irish market. The Viking Voyage at The Park is a great addition and will enhance the overall family fun experience at Tayto Park. Our aim is to make a day out in Tayto Park a memorable one for all of our guests, young and old.”

Tayto Park opened for it’s seventh season last April and The Viking Voyage at the Park is now open to the public.

For more information and opening times, please visit www.taytopark.ie.