Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Killarney: Including Killarney National Park
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Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Killarney: Including Killarney National Park
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Offered in: English
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Overview
Ideal for first-time visitors, this 9-hour tour of the spectacular Ring of Kerry allows you to travel between southern Ireland’s natural wonders with ease. Departing Killarney, you’ll visit coastal gems such as Dingle Bay, Inch Beach, and the quaint villages of Waterville and Sneem. Also on the itinerary is Killarney National Park, a wonderland of mountains, lakes, world-famous gardens, where you’ll stop at Molls Gap and Torc Waterfall. Your guide provides history- and geography-rich commentary throughout the tour.
- 9-hour tour of the Ring of Kerry from Killarney
- Travel with ease between southern Ireland's natural wonders
- Marvel at the coastal beauty of Dingle Bay and Inch Beach
- Discover the wonderland of Killarney National Park's mountains, lakes, and gardens
- Explore the traditional towns of Waterville and Sneem
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Kick off your tour of the Dingle Peninsula at Kilarney Paddywagon office, located on 13 Main Street in the town center. From here, you’ll board a vehicle destined for some of Ireland’s most spectacular coastal sights.
As you pass through the traditional village of Killorglin, your guide explains local Celtic traditions, including a yearly festival where a goat is crowned king. Following a 1-hour drive, you’ll stop at Dingle Bay to admire the sandy stretch of Inch Beach, featured in hit films such as Far and Away and Ryan’s Daughter.
Stop next in Waterville, a quaint town adored by Charlie Chaplin, to admire Ballinskelligs Bay and the Skellig Rocks. See, too, the charming village of Sneem, replete with two squares and a bridge that straddles the currents of Kenmare Bay.
Your tour culminates with a visit to Killarney National Park, famed for its unspoiled landscapes of lakes, forests, and mountains. Absorb views of the Lakes of Killarney and Black Valley, and stop at Molls Gap and Ladies View to hear the legends that surround each enclave.
After a brief stop at the beautiful Torc Waterfall, you’ll return to your original departure point in Killarney.
As you pass through the traditional village of Killorglin, your guide explains local Celtic traditions, including a yearly festival where a goat is crowned king. Following a 1-hour drive, you’ll stop at Dingle Bay to admire the sandy stretch of Inch Beach, featured in hit films such as Far and Away and Ryan’s Daughter.
Stop next in Waterville, a quaint town adored by Charlie Chaplin, to admire Ballinskelligs Bay and the Skellig Rocks. See, too, the charming village of Sneem, replete with two squares and a bridge that straddles the currents of Kenmare Bay.
Your tour culminates with a visit to Killarney National Park, famed for its unspoiled landscapes of lakes, forests, and mountains. Absorb views of the Lakes of Killarney and Black Valley, and stop at Molls Gap and Ladies View to hear the legends that surround each enclave.
After a brief stop at the beautiful Torc Waterfall, you’ll return to your original departure point in Killarney.
Itinerary
Pass through Killorglin, the home of the ancient Celtic festival Puck Fair. Dating back to 1613., this is one of the oldest festivals in the world where a goat is crowned king of the village and placed on a pedestal for 3 day in August each year. People come from far and wide to pay homage to the king goat and enjoy the festivities of street stalls, music, and much more. This section of the tour takes you along part of the famous "Ring of Kerry" driving route.
We enjoy a scenic drive along some parts of the famous Dingle Peninsula. We stop for photos en route with amazing views of Dingle Bay, Skellig rocks, Inch beach. . This ideal setting is perfect for panoramic photographs admits the Wild Atlantic Way.
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Picturesque little village overlooking Ballinskelligs Bay with its own beautiful beach, famed by the Skellig Rocks with their early Christian monastery. A regular visitor, Charlie Chaplin loved Waterville and hence the statue in his honor, unveiled in 1998. It is also home to one of Ireland's finest golf clubs and most famed footballer Mick O'Dwyer and Mick O'Connell.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Free
We take a stop in the charming village of Sneem. This is one of Ireland's most colorful and charming villages. With two squares and a beautiful bridge in the middle of the village, this is where the River Sneem meets the currents of Kenmare Bay. It was also the regular holiday choice or Charles de Gaulle.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
One of the most beautiful and admired national parks in the world, Killarney national park was the first of its kind established in Ireland in 1932. With magnificent views of the Lakes of Killarney and Black Valley, the park gives you an opportunity to enjoy a walk in this amazing landscape and spend time strolling along the lakes.
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Torc Waterfall is a 18m high waterfall which cascades through the wooded Friers Glenn. We take a stop at this magnificent natural site of beauty. Enjoy a short walk , and maybe even see the red deer which are well known inhabitants of the Killarney national park . The waterfall has a public hiking path that stretches to the top of Torc Mountain.
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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