Private Tour:Ring of Kerry,Kerry Cliffs, starting in (from) Killarney

4.9 (158)
Duration
6 to 8 hours
Group Size
1 to 7 people
Ages
3 - 99 yrs
Languages
English

Tour Overview

Private Tour of the Ring of Kerry in a passenger vehicle with an experienced guide. The tour is private so we can customise it and visit places not available for big tour buses. Places like Kerry Cliffs which are up to a 1K feet above sea level and our cliffs are higher then Cliffs of Moher.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Hotel Pick-Up Reconfirmation Required. Please confirm no later than 48 in advance

Pickup

We meet at the front desk of any Hotel, B&B or private place in Killarney town. - Time zone: Europe/Dublin

Hotel Pick-Up Reconfirmation Required. Please confirm no later than 48 in advance on +353871645981 Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

What's included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

Stop 1: 0.5 hours
Walk through primary forest to meet really charming waterfall.
Stop 2: 0.3 hours
Stunning view at the mountains and lakes of Killarney National Park. Most favourite place of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, who visited Killarney in 1861.
Stop 3: 0.5 hours
Kenmare town (Ceann Mara- head of the sea) Previously Neidin- little nest. 16th, 17th centry town of pirates and smugglers. Charming town designed by Sir Oliver William Petty who was granted this area as a part of payment for mapping of Ireland. He laid out a modern town in 1670. Now Kenmare town is visited by many people because it's beauty.
Stop 4: 0.3 hours
Coomakista, tip of Iveragh Peninsula. Stunning view at Kenmare Bay (Derrynane Bay) and Scariff and Deenish Islands, called by local people The bull, cow and a calf. Also Abbey Island with ruins of Abbey and graveyard. There is an access only during the low tide. On the other side we will see Ballinskellig Bay and Waterville town where Charlie Chaplin used to spend his summer vacation.
Stop 5: 1 hours
The highest cliffs in Kerry County, higher then Cliffs of Moher just much less known. This place is a real hidden gem of south Kerry. Up to a 1000 feet above sea level, stunning views. In a good weather we can see Skellig Islands. Skellig Michael island with mysterious beehive huts occupied by monks from 5th century and possibly by Keltic Druids before. Second Island is called little Skellig. Wild birds sanctuary. Over 40K nests of wild birds, mostly puffins and gannets.
Stop 6: 0.5 hours
Beautiful and charming ruins of Carberry O'Shea castle from 1598. Crashed by parliament forces in 1651-52.
Stop 7: 0.8 hours
5th - 6th century stone fort , built with just balance stone, no mortar. Very impressive , high in details ancient construction.
Stop 8: 0.3 hours
A bit of trip through the water. Sometimes with dolphins. From Knights town to Cahersiveen.
Stop 9: 1 hours
18th 19th century village museum. Good place to get focus how we were living in the past.Kerry Bog Village is a place which memorises great potato famine in the middle of 19th century. Traditional thatched roof cottages, smell of burned pit will take visitors to 19th century.

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Adult (3 - 99 years)
Minimum: 1, Maximum: 5
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