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8 Day Undiscovered Ireland South Guided Hiking/Walking Tour
offered by supplier M10388 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 8
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 12
people
Destination(s):
Ireland
Specialty Categories:
Hiking & Trekking
Walking Tours
Season: June - September
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 2999 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 2999 US Dollar (USD)
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Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Hiking/walking distance 3 miles. You will be met with a warm welcome an hotel in central Galway City. Afterwards, we will head south to the pretty thatched-cottage village of Adare in County Limerick. We will take a short walk around the grounds of Adare Manor and back via the Augustinian Friary and along by the River Maigue.
Day 2: Hiking/walking distance 7 miles. We will drive to Glenbeigh on the ring of Kerry, Co. Kerry. Our walk today will be part of the long distance waymarked route "The Kerry Way". A short, steep ascent will bring us to look out across to the Dingle Peninsula. We will walk along the ridge and down into some quiet country lanes, eventually ending up on the pebble sea shore. Our accommodation is located on the edge of the Ring of Kerry with magnificent views of the sea. We will spend three nights here.
Day 3: Hiking/walking distance 7 miles. Today we walk from Derrynane House, the home of Daniel O'Connell (Ireland's 19th century campaigner for Catholic Emancipation). Our walk will start in the grounds of the house, then we travel along beaches and out onto Abbey Island, returning via part of the Kerry Way.
Day 4: Hiking/walking distance 9 miles. Today our walking route takes us up on to Eagle Mountain and the "Windy Gap". We walk directly from the hotel and join the Kerry Way trail to a gap in the mountains where we cut through to Lough Currane near the town of Waterville. There are amazing vistas across the Kenmare inlet toward the Beara Peninsula in County Cork. This route guides us along fuchsia-lined lanes, green roads and ancient tracks. We will finish with some well earned refreshment in Waterville.
Day 5: Hiking/walking distance 9 miles. Today we'll walk the Old Kenmare Road to Killarney via Torc Waterfall. This ancient track will take you through beautiful open heathland in the Black Valley and cuts through some of the best scenery in Kerry. We then travel on to Cashel in County Tipperary. Our lodgings tonight have the most amazing view of the Rock of Cashel. This evening we can attend the Bru Boru music and dance show - lots of music, singing and traditional Irish step dancing.
Day 6: Hiking/walking distance 5 miles. Before we leave Cashel this morning we can enjoy the magnificent St Patrick's Rock with a guided tour. We then head east to County Wicklow and the Wicklow Mountains. Our accommodation is set in lovely countryside scenery. On arrival we will walk directly from Derrybawn Mountain to the Glendalough valley.
Day 7: Hiking/walking distance 8 miles. The Wicklow Mountains are the location of our walk today. Our local expert guide, Christopher Stacey will begin at the point where we finished yesterday. He'll tell us all about the ancient monastic ruins of Glendalough and the story of St Kevin. We will walk along the Spink (a dramatic cliff edge with lovely views over the two lakes) then down into the Glenealo Valley finishing alongside the Upper Lake.
Day 8: We must say goodbye to Ireland after our drive back to Dublin.
Tour Dates 2010:
Sun 18 July to Sun 25 July
Sun 29 Aug to Sun 5 Sept
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- 7 nights 3-4 star accommodation en suite
- 7 breakfasts
- 7 packed lunches
- 5 evening meals
- All land transportation
- Free transfers from Galway City and to Dublin airport
- Transportation to evening entertainment
- Service of guide/guides throughout.
Tour Dates 2010:
Sun 18 July to Sun 25 July
Sun 29 Aug to Sun 5 Sept
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