DATES 2008: Every Saturday throughout the year. (Minimum of two per booking)
Groups of 6 or more can start any day of the week.

Language: Please indicate at time of booking which language you
want notes in – English, French or German.

Price 2008: €635 per person sharing. (US$902 / Stg£438 approx.)
Please see booking information)

Single Supplement - €189 per person

Cycling Notes: Please state at the time of booking whether you want the notes in
English or French.

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This unique tour has the contrast of having the first and last night in the lovely town of Killarney and for the rest of the week you enjoy the Beara Peninsula with its great rugged rock and seascapes – the most extensively panoramic route by the sea in Ireland.
Craggy mountainous interiors, glacial lakes and lush tropical vegetation.

Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrival day and option of cycling around Killarney National Park
For those of you who arrive early you have the option of cycling through the National Park and places of interest around Killarney town.

Day 2 Killarney to Kenmare
26.5 miles/40km
You leave Killarney town and travel through the Robber’s Den and Roughty
Valley passing through the little village of Kilgarvan enroute to Kenmare.
Overnight in the heritage town of Kenmare.

Day 3 Kenmare to Castletownbere
33 miles/53km
Today’s cycle takes you from Kenmare along the Kenmare river through Lauragh and Ardgroom to the fishing town of Castletownbere where there are many archaeological sites. Overnight in Castletownbere.

Day 4 Castletownbere – Allihies – Eyeries – Castletownbere
25 miles/40km
This cycle is a circular one, which takes you through the most beautiful part of the ring of Beara where you can stop at the little villages and take time to chat to the locals.
Overnight in Castletownbere.

Day 5 Castletownbere to Glengariff
28 miles/45km
We leave the fishing town of Castletownbere to cycle along the coast to the beautiful village of Glengariff. Here you have a chance to take a boat and visit Garnish Island, which is renowned for the richness of its plant life.
Overnight in Glengariff.

Day 6 Glengariff to Kenmare
22.5 miles/35km
Today you are heading back to Kenmare through the tunnel cut into the mountains,
where you get fantastic views over the valleys. Enjoy the many traditional music
sessions in Kenmare town.
Overnight in Kenmare..

Day 7 Kenmare to Killarney
20 miles/32km
This is probably the most scenic day of your tour, you come through Molls Gap and down into Killarney passing Ladies View and Muckross.

Day 8 Departure Day
Complimentary transfer to Kerry or Shannon airport if required.
(Please see time table below).

Price 2008: €635 per person sharing. (US$902 / Stg£438 approx.)
Please see booking information)

Single Supplement - €189 per person

Price includes:
• 7 nights in Irish Tourist Board approved guesthouse with en-suite facilities
• 7 Full Irish Breakfasts
• Luggage transfers each day
• 21 speed touring bike (2007 models), carrier, mud guards and pannier bag.
• Detailed notes and maps of the route,
• Return airport transfers from Kerry airport from May to September
(please see below)
• Telephone back-up and 24 hour emergency support throughout

Note: We recommend that clients bring their own helmets and raingear
for comfort and hygiene purposes.