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Kerry Gems
offered by supplier M18215 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 8
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 20
people
Destination(s):
Ireland
Specialty Categories:
Walking Tours
Archeology/History
Season: April - October
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 540 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 840 Euro (EUR)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival. Dinner and welcome briefing with guide at guest house in Glenbeigh 19:00 hrs.
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 to Glenbeigh) - 17km/10.5miles Ascent: 300m/1,000ft. This walk takes you on the early Christian route and medieval coaching road, with detours to view archaeological artefact's, views across Dingle Bay and a possible diversion to a beach for a swim in the Atlantic Ocean.
Day 4: The Kerry Way (Glenbeigh to Glencar). Distance: 7km/10.5miles Ascent 270m/ 900ft or Via Windy Gap. Distance: 13km/ 8miles Ascent 350m/1,150ft. 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, or visit Skelligs Rock. Alternatively go fishing, golfing, horse riding, hire a bike or walk. Or just 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: 10.7km/6.6miles 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. 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). Option extra: 12km/7.5 miles.
Day 8: Departure Day.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Courtesy transfer from and to Kerry and Shannon Airports (See below)
- 7 or 4 nights accommodation in Irish Tourist Board approved guest house, with en-suite facilities
- Notes and maps by Sean O' Suilleabhain
- Transfers to and from walks each day
- Full Irish breakfast each day
- 5/3 packed lunches
- 6/4 four course dinners
- Experienced local guide throughout itinerary
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