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 Highlights
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Transfers along the world-renowned driving
routes, the shoreline of Dingle Bay
and the Ring of Kerry.
- Killarney National Park - lakes, oak
woods, waterfalls, bogland, habitat
of the Irish Red Deer.
- Boat trip through the Lakes of Killarney
and pony cart ride through the Gap of
Dunloe. |
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Dingle Pennisula - scenery, archaeology,
Gaelic culture and music.
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'Sub-Tropical' and unique flora,
folklore, archeology.
- Beach walk.
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A
luxurious multi-centre, guided walk throughout the
best of Kerry, staying in a wonderful selection
of hotels, manor houses and guesthouses. The southwest
of Ireland, washed by the Gulf Stream, has a mild
climate - natives call it sub-tropical. This is
reflected in the rich vegetation, particularly the
wild coastline and inland mountains and lakes. The
tour gives an opportunity to explore the spectacular
landscape, the Atlantic coast, the thriving Gaelic
culture, music and language of the Dingle peninsula
and old archaeological sites giving a true insight
into what Ireland is all about. In the evenings
you will sojourn in hand picked accommodations,
be it manor houses, hotels or a traditional guesthouse
- a unique Irish experience. With an expert local
guide at hand and luggage transfer taken care of,
all you have to do is relax and enjoy a true Irish
welcome. |
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| Your
Walking Tour Itinerary: |
Day 1: Arrival
in the beautiful harbour town of Dingle.
Dingle is a harbour town,
once fortified and steeped in history. It is the gateway
to the Gaeltacht, where Gaelic is the first language.
Visit the numerous craft shops, pubs and restaurants
or take a boat trip in Dingle harbour to visit Fungi,
Dingle's friendly resident Dolphin. Overnight in Dingle. |
Day 2: The Dingle Way.
- Distance: 6 miles Ascent:
600ft
Gaeltacht walk from Ventry Harbour along the Slopes
of Mount Eagle to the dramatic Slea Head and Dunquin
("the nearest parish to America"). Detour
to visit Dunbeg pre-historic fort, other archaeological
sites and local pottery. Coach trip back to Dingle
can include visits to early Christian sites of Reask
and Gallarus. Overnight in Dingle. |
Day 3: Mount Brandon Area
- Distance: 3-7 miles
Ascent: 825ft
Coach trip through the scenic Connor Pass. Return
to Dingle by old walking path over the Brandon Range,
which may have been used as the route to the workhouse
in Famine times. Overnight in Dingle. |
Day 4:
Transfer/Beach Walk - Distance:
optional Ascent: none
Coach transfer along Dingle Bay and Ring of Kerry
to Sneem. Experience the fresh Atlantic breeze as
you walk along the beautiful Rossbeigh beach. Overnight
in Sneem, an award winning picturesque village. |
Day 5: Staigue Fort - Sneem
- Distance: 5.75
miles/9km Ascent: 700ftft/210m Time: 4-5 hours
This leg of the Kerry Way on an old coaching road,
also termed a butter road, affords wonderful coastal
views over Kenmare bay and the Beara Peninsula. Staigue
Fort dates back to 1000BC and is the best example
of many stone forts in the area. Buildings were erected
inside so humans and cattle would be safe. To be admired
at Staigue Fort are the quality stonework, the sloping
back walls, the massive lintels and the architectural
flourish of the sets of steps inside.
Overnight in Sneem.
Alternative:
- Distance: 6-8 miles/10 -13km Ascent: Minimal
If weather conditions are unsutible we will walk from
Sneem to Parknasilla, noted for its lush vegetation,
and stroll by inlets and islands of the coast. |
Day 6: Killarney National Park
[Half Day]
Morning
- Transfer to Killarney. Visit the ruins of Muckross
Friary and Muckross House and gardens. Discover the
unique flora and fauna of the parkland, perhaps see
some of the last renaming Irish Red Deer. Lunch in
the Muckross House Tea rooms. Transfer into Killarney
via jaunting car.
Afternoon - Free for shopping and
general sightseeing in Killarney.
Evening - After dinner enjoy an Irish
Whiskey Tasting sessions followed by an evening of
traditional music in Molly Darcy's Pub. Overnight
in Killarney. |
Day 7: Boat Trip through Lakes
of Killarney - Distance:
6 miles/10km Ascent: 640ft/200m
The boat trip is by the traditional 12 passenger open
wooden boats, and takes approximately 2 hours. This
is followed by a 6 mile walk through the dramatically
ice carved gorge of the Gap of Dunloe. Finish the
day with an Irish Coffee in Kate Kearney's Cottage.
Non-walking options: Return to Killarney by boat and
visit Ross Castle. After the outward boat tript, hire
a jarvey car for a ride through the Gap of Dunloe.
Farewell dinner with overnight in Killarney. |
| Day 8: - Departure Day |
GRADE:
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Easy
walks of 3 - 6miles (5 - 10km)
with gradual ascents of up to 825ft (250m) approx. |
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| Details
of Your Ireland Walking Tour: |
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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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7 full Irish breakfasts.
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6 packed lunches.
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7 four course gourmet dinners.
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Experienced local guide.
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Notes and maps
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Luggage transfer
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Jaunting Car trip from Muckross House to Killamey
[Day 6]
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Irish Whiskey Tasting Session [Day 6]
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Boat trip through the Lakes of Killamey [Day 7] |
*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 €350 for the week.
Note: The minimum number required for the above
itinerary is 8 persons. |
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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 transfers between 08:00
and 17:00 hours on Saturdays only.
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 Dingle |
Single
€70 |
Return €140 |
| Kerry Airport to Killarney |
Single €30 |
Return €60 |
| Shannon Airport to
Dingle |
Single €170 |
Return €340 |
| Shannon Airport to
Killarney |
Single €140 |
Return €280 |
| Cork Airport to Dingle |
Single €160 |
Return €320 |
| Cork Airport to Killarney |
Single €110 |
Return €220 |
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