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Dingle Peninsula
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Included
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Tour Dates:
April 23 - 30
May 7 - 14
May 28 - Jun 4
June 18 - 25
July 9 - 16
July 23 - 30
Aug 13 - 20
Sept 3 - 10
Sept 17 - 24
Oct 8 - 15
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- 7 nights bed and breakfast with private bathroom.
- Full Irish breakfast
- Picnic lunch (on walking days only)
- 7 Evening Dinners
- 6 days walking with expert Irish Guide
- Transport to/from each days walking locations.
- Luggage transfers when required.
- Courtesy Airport transfer to the start of the holiday and first nights accommodations.
(As per our transfer timetable)
- Transfers to nearest bus/train station at end of holiday (also within our timetable)
- Souvenir book, " Ireland ---- a Travellers Guide."
Note:
Any queries please ask at time of booking.
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Not Included
- Any boat trips
- Personal drinks
- Entrance fees to theatres, parks or museums etc. or gratuities.
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ITINERARY
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Day 1
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A courtesy transfer from Shannon Airport at 12:00 noon and Kerry Airport at 16:00. Arrive at first guesthouse in Tralee where we stay for the first two nights of our holiday. Evening meal together and a general chat about the coming week.
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Day 2
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Wonderful walk along the Slieve Mish Mountains from Tralee overlooking Tralee Bay and North Kerry. Finish walk in Camp and transfer back to Tralee. Evening meal in local restaurant.
Walk Details - Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 250m. Rocky and sometimes muddy mountain track. Boots essential.
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Day 3
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We cross the peninsula from north to south, following a spectacular old farmer's track across the plateau and visiting a genuine old famine village on the way. Finish in the lovely little village of Annascaul and transfer from there to Dingle, where we stay for our next 3 nights. Evening meal together in one of the many excellent local restaurants.
Walk Details - Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 400m. Grass tracks, open bogland. Can be wet underfoot - boots essential. Some road walking.
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Day 4
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Wonderful walk around the spectacular Slea Head - one of the richest areas of archaeology in this region, with its numerous beehive huts and promontory forts. Breathtaking views from Mount Eagle on the way. Return to Dingle.
Walk Details - Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 500m. Beach walking, some road walking, grass and rocky tracks. Boots recommended.
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Day 5
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This is your free day. Weather and boats permitting, we offer a visit to the Great Blasket Island, renowned for its great storytellers and the literature they produced. Evening meal and overnight accommodation in Dingle.
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Day 6
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We follow the Dingle Way across the shoulder of Mount Brandon, with magnificent views of Brandon Bay. At the end of the walk we descend to the lovely, picturesque village of Cloghane where we spend our last two evenings.
Walk Details - Distance: 18kms. Duration: 5hours. Max. Height: 650m. Grass and rocky tracks, open bogland and some road walking. Boots essential.
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Day 7
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Spectacular walk into the heart of the Brandon Range of mountains to the famous 'paternoster lakes' with views over Brandon Bay and Fermoyle Strand. If weather permits and if all the group feel able - we may continue to the top of this historic mountain. Return to Cloghane for dinner & overnight.
Walk Details - Distance: 12kms. Duration: 5 - 7 hours. Max. Height: 600 - 950m. Rough mountain tracks and rocky terrain. Boots essential.
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Day 8
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Departures. An early courtesy transfer will be offered to the group from Cloghane to Tralee…. arriving at 0930hrs. From Tralee there is an excellent bus and train service to all major towns, cities and villages in Ireland.
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We reserve the right to alter this itinerary due to weather conditions or the walking ability of each group.
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