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 Highlights
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- Killarney
National Park, lakes, oak woods, waterfalls,
bogland habitat of the Irish Red Deer.
- 'Sub Tropical' and unique flora, folklore,
archeology
- Mid Kerry's inland valleys and the Gap
of Dunloe
- Killorglin - a vibrant village by picturesque
river Laune, home of Puck Fair (10-12 Aug) |
- Visit of Killorglin's
unique Basement Museum to relive the traditions
of Puck Fair.
- Spectacular coastal walk overlooking Dingle
Bay
- A private Irish whiskey tasting session.
- Optional boat trip to Skelligs islands
- Killorglin's strong tradition of music
and dance.
- 19th century Muckross House and Gardens
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This
holiday, based in the South West of Ireland, in
Killorglin, Co. Kerry, offers you what may seem
to be the impossible - a single base (no packing
and unpacking each day) but with a sense of completing
a journey. Four legs of the Kerry Way, on old coach
and butter roads, take you from the Atlantic Ocean,
on the shore of Dingle Bay, through the wild valleys
of Mid Kerry to the Killarney National Park. The
experience of travelling on foot as in days of yore
is complemented by superb views, unique flora and
fauna and a landscape imbued with folklore. Add
ample opportunities to enjoy the craic (the fun)
of evenings in an Irish pub and you get a truly
satisfying cultural experience that you won't easily
forget. |
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Walking Tour Itinerary: |
Day 1. Arrival
Dinner & welcome
briefing with guide at guesthouse in Killorglin 19:00hrs. |
Day 2. Dooks Beach and 'Mountain'.
- Distance: 12km/7.5miles
Ascent: 50m/165ft
A gentle walk on road, bog road and beach allows you
to experience a variety of habitats (blanket bog,
sand dune, freshwater lake/stream and seashore) as
well as to view peat cuttings. End the walk with a
visit to Ireland’s only Bog Village museum where
you can see how people lived in olden days. |
Day 3. The Kerry Way (Kells
to Glenbeigh) - 17km/10.5miles
Ascent: 300m/1,000ft
This walk takes you on the early Christian route and
medieval coaching road, with detours to view archaeological
artefacts, views across Dingle Bay and a possible
diversion to a beach for a swim in the Atlantic Ocean. |
Day 4.
The Kerry Way (Glenbeigh to Glencar)
Distance: 17km/10.5miles
Ascent 270m/ 900ft or Via Windy Gap - Distance: 13km/
8miles Ascent 350m/1,150ft
You walk from the seaside village of Glenbeigh, ascend
gradually to circle Seefin Mountain and stroll downwards
into the lush valley of the Caragh River in storied
Glencar. Private whiskey tasting sessions that evening
in Killorglin. |
Day 5. Option/Rest Day.
Options: Day tours, i.e.,
Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, Killarney, etc.,
or visit Skelligs Rock. Alternatively go fishing,
golfing, horse riding, hire a bike or walk. Or just
relax. |
Day 6. The Kerry Way (Black
Valley) and the Gap of Dunloe
Bridia Valley to Gap
of Dunloe - Distance: 16km/10miles Ascent: 400m/1,300ft
Derrycunnihy to Gap of
Dunloe - Distance: 10.7km/6.6miles Ascent: 200m/ 660ft
There is a choice of
routes through the dramatic, ice-carved Black Valley,
followed by a walk up and through the internationally
known Gap of Dunloe. |
Day 7. The Kerry Way (Derrycunnihy
to Muckross)
Distance: 10.5km/6.5miles
Ascent: 230m/ 750ft Descent: 330m/1,100ft
The final leg of the Kerry Way takes you into Killarney
National Park – through ancient oak woods, along
the Old Kenmare Road, with a descent beside the spectacular
Torc Cascade and into the gardens of Muckross House
(19th century mansion), with its welcoming teashop.
Optional extended walk to visit to the ruins of Muckross
Friary (15th century). |
| Day 8. Departure Day. |
GRADE:  |
Moderate
walks of 7-11 miles (11-18Km)
with gradual ascents of up to 1300ft (400m)
approx. |
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| Details
of Your Ireland Walking Tour: |
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€687
per person for 7 nights Accommodation and
Walking Tour |
| Dates 2004 |
Solos Only Dates |
| April: |
April: 17 |
| May: 1*, 8 |
May: 29* |
| June: 5*, 19, 26* |
June: 12* |
| July: 3, 10*, 17, 24, 31 |
July: |
| Aug: 7*, 14, 28 |
Aug: 21 |
| Sept: 4*, 11, 25 |
Sept: 18* |
| Oct: 09* |
Oct: |
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Solos
Only Dates
These are
exclusive dates for solo travellers
where there will be more single
rooms available with no single
supplement. There will also
be twin share option with someone
of the same sex. |
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Special Features of
Your Walking Tour In Ireland |
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Courtesy transfer from and to Kerry and Shannon
Airports [See below]
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7 nights accommodation in Irish Tourist Board approved
guest house, with en-suite facilities*
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Notes and maps by Sean O Suilleabhain
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Transfers to and from walks each day
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7 full Irish breakfasts
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5 packed lunches
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6 four course dinners
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Experienced guide
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Luggage Transfers |
| *Accommodation is based
on a twin sharing basis. Due to the isolated nature
of some of out locations, we cannot guarantee the
availability of single room accommodation. In exceptional
cases we may be able to provide a single room at
a supplement of €140 for the week. |
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| Airport
Transfers for your Walking Tour: |
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Go
Ireland Airport Transfers. |
Shannon
to Kerry at 11:00 and 16:00 on Saturdays
from the information point in the arrivals hall.
Return transfer arrives at Shannon airport at 11:00
on Saturdays.
Kerry airport to accommodation between
8:00 and 17:00 hours.
Return transfer arrives at Kerry airport between 8:00
and 17:00 hours on Saturdays.
Clients who cannot make these transfer times should
make their own way to the accommodation.
Arrangements can be made for taxi transfers at the
clients expense. |
We
will gladly arrange individual taxis outside these
hours: |
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| Kerry Airport
to Killorglin |
Single
€30 |
Return
€60 |
| Shannon
Airport to Killorglin |
Single
€140 |
Return
€280 |
| Cork Airport
to Killorglin |
Single
€140 |
Return
€280 |
| Bus/Rail
Station to Killorglin |
Single
€30 |
Return €60 |
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