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An
independent tour of self guided walking,
cycling, horse riding, a boat day trip
and bus tour of Dingle peninsula. Perfect
for families (children aged 10 upwards)
and those who wish to try out different
activities at a leisurely pace.
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Easy - Up to 4 hours of physical
activity each day.
Distances of 3-6 miles (5-10 km). Generally
flat ground, good paths, surfaced by-roads
or beaches.
Moderate
walks of 7-11 miles (11-18 km) per day
with
gradual ascents of up to 1,300 ft (400m) |
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Two days self guided
walking, one on the Kerry Way and the
other a coastal walk on one of Ireland’s
most spectacular blue flag beaches. An
option day allows you to partake in sightseeing,
visit Killarneys craft and book shops,
play golf/pitch & putt, fish in the
local rivers and lakes or relax in a
local spa. Cycle (up to 32 km/20 miles)
for a day around Killarney's Lakes and
Fells, with a choice of route descriptions
and maps. Discover the Dingle peninsula
by bus. Finish your week with a wonderful
boat trip through the famous Lakes of
Killarney followed by a trip on a horse
jaunting car through the Gap of Dunloe.
Arrival at your accommodation in Glenbeigh (3 nights).
You are transferred to the lush Valley of Glencar, you
then walk along the “Kerry Way” to the seaside
village of Glenbeigh,.
Via Windy Gap - Distance: 13km/ 8miles Ascent 350m/1,150ft
- Via Treanmanagh - Distance: 17km/10.5miles Ascent 270m/
900ft
In the morning you do a circular walk from your guesthouse
up Rossbeigh Hill and along the 6 golden miles of Rossbeigh
beach (award winning blue flag beach). Pass the site of
Tonn Toime, which according to old Irish legend, the magic
wave that allowed Oisin and Niamh of the Golden Hair to
travel on water to Tir na nOg, the land of everlasting
youth.
In the afternoon experience the fresh Atlantic air while riding along Rossbeigh
beach with great views of the Dingle Peninsula and Atlantic Ocean. Also option
of going for a cycle for those who do not want to horse ride. After returning
from your ride you can have fun solving the maze at the The Stables.
Transfer to Killarney which is renowned for its world-famous
lakes, combined with the rugged beauty of it's valleys
and mountains, and its extraordinary wealth of trees and
rare flowering-plants.
Options: Doing other activities, eg golf, pitch & putt,
spend the afternoon in one of the many leisure centres
and spas or just spend the day rambling through the many
craft shops in the town.
Bike Fit. Cycle on traffic free trails through Killarney
National Park, shared only with pedestrians and jaunting
cars. Dramatically weathered limestone crags and lush vegetation
surround the beautiful lakes. You can stop at the medieval
Abbey at Muckross (15th C) or at Dinis cottage for some
tea. Quaint stone bridges are crossed to bring you to the
spectacular Torc waterfall (12 miles/19 km)
Finish the afternoon at Muckross Traditional Farms where
you can stroll down memory lane and visit Ireland in the
1930s and 1940s. This was a period before the widespread
use of electricity, when all work was carried out using
traditional methods.
You will visit three separate working farms (small , medium
and large), each complete with animals, poultry and horse
drawn farm machinery. You will also visit a labourer's
cottage, a carpenter's workshop, a harness maker and a
blacksmith's forge
Today you take a bus tour of the Dingle Peninsula. There
is no other place in Ireland with such a concentration
of historical monuments, Gaelic culture and literature.
The history of the town dates back to 1257. It was here
that Ryans Daughter was filmed in the early 1970s. The
scenery is spectacular along the Slea Head region where
you have great views of the Blasket Islands.
Today, you can enjoy a breathtaking boat trip through the
famous Three Lakes of Killarney. Enjoy lunch at Lord Brandons
Cottage before you choose to either walk, go on horseback
or in a jaunting car through the Gap of Dunloe (7 miles).
The tour starts at Ross Castle (15th century) and ends
at the renowned 19th century Kate Kearney’s Cottage
where you can enjoy an Irish coffee before being transferred
back to Killarney.
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€825
per person sharing (minimum of 4 people).
(US$1172 / Stg£569 approx.)
( Please see booking information)
• Seven nights accommodation, based on two adults sharing, in Irish Tourist
Board approved guesthouse with en-suite facilities.
• Return transfer from Shannon or Kerry airport to Killorglin on Saturdays (please
see below)
• 7 full Irish breakfasts.
• Transfer to start of walk on day 2
• 1 hours horse riding on Rossbeigh Beach Day 3
• Transfer from Glenbeigh to Killarney on Day 4.
• Hire of Bikes on day 5.
• Entry to Muckross House,Gardens & Farms
• Bus Tour of Dingle Peninsula (Day 6)
• Boat trip on Killarney Lakes. (Day 7)
• Horse ride through Gap of Dunloe (Day 7).
• Walk/cycle route descriptions & maps by Sean O Suilleabhain (founder of the
Kerry Way and author of walk guide book).
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Shannon to Kerry at 12.00 on Saturdays
from the information point in the arrivals
hall.
Return transfers to Shannon arrive at Shannon
airport at 11.00am on Saturdays.
A fee of €35 each way applies from
Shannon airport.
Kerry airport to
accommodation, We offer a complimentary
transfers between 08.00 and 18.00 Hrs.
Return transfer arrives at Kerry airport
between 08.00 and 18.00 Hrs 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
client’s own expense.
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Individual
taxis can be arranged from the following
airports
(at client’s expense)
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Single
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Return
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Kerry Airport to
Glenbeigh
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€45
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€90
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Shannon Airport
to Glenbeigh
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€165
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€330
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Cork Airport to
Glenbeigh
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€155
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€310
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Killarney Bus/Train
station to Glenbeigh
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€45
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€90
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Killarney to Kerry
Airport
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€35
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€70
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Killarney to Shannon
Airport
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€150
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€300
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Killarney to Cork
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€130
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€260
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Killarney Bus/Train
station to Killarney
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€10
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€20
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