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Kerry Peninsula- Guided Walking Tour
This is the largest of the three main peninsulas in the SouthWest of Ireland and is famous for its magnificent lakes of Killarney, native Irish Red Deer, rich and lush vegetation and ancient oak trees.
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Kerry Peninsula
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Included
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Tour Dates:
April 15
May 20
June 17
July 15
Aug 5
Aug 26
Aug 26
Sept 2
Sept 30
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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.
- Souvenir book, "Ireland ---- a Travellers Guide."
Note:
Any queries please ask at time of booking.
Insurance: Please note that insurance is required on walking tours. Please ask booking agent for details
Double Occupancy: All prices based on two people sharing a room. Single rooms available at a supplement
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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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Arrive at first guesthouse in Killarney where we stay for the next 2 nights of your holiday. Evening meal together and a general chat about the coming week
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Day 2
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Wonderful walk through the famous Gap of Dunloe with fabulous views over the Lakes of Killarney & spectacular glacial formations in this well-known valley. Finish walk and transfer back to Killarney. Evening meal in local restaurant.
Walk Details - Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 350m. Rocky and sometimes wet & muddy tracks and road walking. Boots essential.
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Day 3
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Walk from Killarney to Kenmare passing the historic Muckross House and gardens. Continue through Killarney National Park towards Peakeen Mountain with glorious views over Kenmare Bay. Transfer from the end of the walk to the award-winning village - Sneem - where we stay for our next 2 nights. Dinner and overnight at accommodation.
Walk Details - Distance: 20kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 400m. Mountain tracks and open roads. Can be wet - boots recommended.
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Day 4
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Walk from Sneem to the spectacular Staigue Fort. This is a glorious walk with breath-taking views to the south over Kenmare Bay to the Beara Peninsula and west towards Derrynane. Return to Sneem for evening meal and overnight.
Walk Details - Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 400m. Grass tracks, open bog land and rough mountains. Can be wet underfoot - boots essential. Some road walking.
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Day 5
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Leaving Sneem we enjoy a wonderful morning walk around the historic Derrynane National Park and Abbey Island - famed as the home of Daniel O'Connell, The Liberator, - with great coastal vistas. From here we continue along this majestic coastline with views out to the Skellig Rock, to the lovely village of Waterville. Short coach transfer to Portmagee. Evening meal and overnight accommodation in Portmagee.
Walk Details - Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 300m. Some road walking, grass tracks and rough heather. Boots essential.
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Day 6
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This is your Free Day. However we do offer a visit to the famous and spectacular island of Skellig Michael, 12 km off the coast, - if weather, sea and boats permit! Dinner and overnight in Portmagee.
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