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Kerry Gems
offered by supplier M11342 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 5
- 8
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 20
people
Destination(s):
Ireland
Specialty Categories:
Walking Tours
Season: May - October
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 620 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 870 Euro (EUR)
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Tour Highlights:
- Glenbeigh – a picturesque, vibrant village by the Atlantic ocean
- Glenbeighs strong tradition of music and dance
- Rossbeigh Beach – an award winning blue flag beach
- Killarney National Park – lakes, oak woods, waterfalls, bogland, native Irish Red Deer
- 19th century Muckross House (optional) and Gardens
- Mid Kerry’s inland valleys and the Gap of Dunloe
- Spectacular coastal walk overlooking Dingle Bay
- ‘ Sub-tropical’ & unique flora, folklore, archeology
- Optional boat trip to the Skelligs islands (a monastic settlement from 600AD)
- Rock Art (4,000 years old)
Moderate walks of 7-11 miles (11-18 km) per day with
gradual ascents of up to 1,300 ft (400m)
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival
19.00 hrs. Dinner and welcome briefing with guide at guesthouse in Glenbeigh.
Day 2: Dooks Beach and ‘Mountain’
Distance: 12km/7.5miles Ascent: 50m/165ft
A gentle walk on road, bog road and beach allows you to experience a variety of habitats (blanket bog, sand dune, freshwater lake/stream and seashore) as well as to view peat cuttings. End the walk with a visit to Ireland’s only Bog Village museum where you can see how people lived in olden days.
Day 3: The Kerry Way (Kells-Glenbeigh)
Distance: 17km/10.5miles Ascent: 300m/1,000ft
The first walk takes you on the early Christian route and medieval coaching road, with detours to view archaeological artifacts and 4,000-year-old rock art, views across Dingle Bay and a possible diversion to a beach for a swim in the Atlantic Ocean.
Day 4: The Kerry Way (Glenbeigh-Glencar)
Via Windy Gap - Distance: 13km/ 8miles Ascent 350m/1,150ft
Via Treanmanagh - Distance: 17km/10.5miles Ascent 270m/ 900ft
You walk from the seaside village of Glenbeigh, ascend gradually to circle Seefin Mountain and stroll downwards into the lush valley of the Caragh River in storied Glencar.
Day 5: Option/Rest Day - Options:
Day tours, i.e., Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, Killarney, etc., or boat trip to Skelligs Rock. Alternatively go fishing, golfing, horse riding, hire a bike, walk or simply relax.
Day 6: The Kerry Way (Black Valley) and the Gap of Dunloe
Bridia Valley to Gap of Dunloe - Distance: 16km/10miles Ascent: 400m/1,300ft. Derrycunnihy to Gap of Dunloe - Distance: 14km/8.75m Ascent: 200m/ 660ft There is a choice of routes through the dramatic, ice-carved Black Valley, followed by a walk up and through the internationally known Gap of Dunloe.
Day 7: Killarney National Park
Distance: 10.5km/6.5miles Ascent: 230m/ 750ft. Descent: 330m/1,100ft
Option extra: 12km/7.5miles
The final leg of the Kerry Way takes you into Killarney National Park – through ancient oak woods, along the Old Kenmare Road, with a descent beside the spectacular Torc Cascade and into the gardens of Muckross House (19th century mansion), with its welcoming teashop. Optional extended walk to visit to the ruins of Muckross Friary (15th century).
Day 8: Departure
Dates 2009: May 30, June, 20, June 27, July 4, July 25, Aug 1, Aug 15, Aug 22, Sept 5, Sept 12, Sept 26, Oct 10
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price 2009: KG7 (7 night) €870 per person sharing.
KG4 (4 night) €620 per person sharing.
Single Supplement: €189 for 7 nights
Price Includes:
- Go Ireland transfer from/to to Kerry and Shannon Airports for a small supplement
- Seven nights in Irish Tourist Board approved guesthouse based on two adults
sharing with en-suite facilities*
- Full Irish breakfast on seven days
- Five packed lunches
- Six dinners
- Transfers to and from walks each day
- Experienced local guide throughout itinerary
- Notes and maps by Seán Ó Súilleabháinn
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