Kerry Gems
8 days/7 nights or 5 days/4 nights
Highlights of your Walking Tour In Ireland:
This 8 or 5 day walking tour of southwest Ireland is based in the delightful coastal village of Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry. Walk directly from your guesthouse on 2 days on the Kerry Way, on old coach and butter roads by the Atlantic Ocean overlooking Dingle Bay. Discover the wild valleys of mid-Kerry and Killarney National Park. Relax and unwind with the superb views, unique flora and fauna and a landscape imbued with folklore. Enjoy the craic (fun) and music in the local pubs.
Glenbeigh (Gleann Beithe – Valley of the Birch trees) is a beautiful vibrant village situated by the Atlantic Ocean, at the foot of the mountains of the Iveragh peninsula, on the Ring of Kerry. Walk on the 6 miles of golden, blue flag beach of Rossbeigh, while breathing in the fresh Atlantic sea air. The town has great pubs and restaurants where you will have the opportunity to hear traditional Irish music or even partake in some dancing! Situated on the Kerry Way walking route you can walk from your guesthouse on two days.
- Glenbeigh - A picturesque, vibrant village by the Atlantic Ocean
- Glenbeigh's strong tradition of music and dance
- Rossbeigh Beach - an award winning blue flag beach
- Killarney National Park, lakes, oak woods, waterfalls, bogland habitat of the Irish Red Deer.
- 19th century Muckross House (optional) and Gardens
- Mid Kerry's inland valleys and the Gap of Dunloe
- Spectacular coastal walk overlooking Dingle Bay
- 'Sub Tropical' and unique flora, folklore, archaeology
- Optional boat trip to Skelligs islands (a monastic settlement from 600 AD)
- 4,000 year old rock art.
Accommodation
Your accommodation for the week is in Kerry Ocean Lodge, Go Ireland's 20 bedroom walking lodge based in the centre of Glenbeigh with every walkers need catered for. Every room has a TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities and private bathroom. There is also free internet access, free laundry facilities and private parking.
Airport Transfers for your Walking Tour
- We do not include the price of our airport transfers in our holidays to make it as transparent as possible. We want to minimise the money spent on airport transfers while maximising your valuable holiday time. You only pay for the transfer you need
- Prices are per person and based on a minimum of 2 people per transfer
- All transfers must be confirmed at the time of booking with flight numbers and times for arrival and departure. Otherwise we will assume you are making your own way to the first nights accommodation
- Please note that refunds are not provided for any unused portions of the transfer
- Private taxis can also be arranged, at the clients own expense, should the transfer timetable or public transport not suit
Kerry Airport (Closest Airport)
www.ryanair.com fly everyday from Dublin, London Stansted, Luton and Frankfurt Hahn to Kerry.
www.aerarann.com fly from Manchester and Lorient, France to Kerry
Publc Transport:
There is a great public bus system from Kerry airport to Killarney and Tralee with up to 10 buses a day. See www.buseireann.ie for details.
Transfers from Kerry airport
All transfers from/to Kerry airport to Killarney, Tralee, Camp and Glenbeigh will operate between 07.00 and 18.00 on Saturdays
- Kerry airport transfers run throughout the year.
| Kerry Airport to Killarney |
€15 |
€30 |
| Kerry Airport to Tralee |
€15 |
€30 |
| Kerry Airport to Camp |
€20 |
€40 |
| Kerry Airport to Glenbeigh |
€25 |
€50 |
Shannon Airport
There is a frequent shuttle bus from Shannon airport to Limerick from where you can get a direct bus from Limerick to either Killarney or Tralee. See www.buseireann.ie for details. We recommend that you arrive in Shannon in the morning to make the connections.
Transfers from Shannon
All transfers from Shannon airport to Kerry will depart at 12.00 on Saturdays and arrive back at Shannon at 11.00 on Saturdays.
| Shannon Airport to Killarney |
€50 |
€100 |
| Shannon Airport to Tralee |
€50 |
€100 |
| Shannon Airport to Camp |
€55 |
€110 |
| Shannon Airport to Glenbeigh |
€50 |
€100 |
Dublin Airport
Clients can fly into Dublin and can either get a train from Dublin Heuston Train Station in the city centre to Killarney or Tralee (see www.irishrail.ie) or they can fly with www.ryanair.com from Dublin to Kerry airport three times a day.
Cork Airport
Get a shuttle bus from Cork airport into Cork bus station (25 minutes) and then get a bus from Cork to Killarney (1 hour 20 minutes).