Adventure Seekers, Treasure Keepers
Day Trips
Kerry is the perfect place to explore and much of its scenery, towns and villages and cultural experiences make for the perfect day tour. As a base, Kerry is ideal starting point for touring much of South-West Ireland's must-see locations.
Southern Peninsulas
The Kerry stage of the Wild Atlantic Way is over 350km; from Co. Cork keeping on the Wild Atlantic Way from Mizen Head, you will enter Kerry while still on the Beara Peninsula. Winding along via the picturesque town of Kenmare, you will discover the very western edge of Ireland as you take in the Skellig Coast, looking out over the bay towards the Dingle Peninsula. Continuing on you will meet some of Ireland's most stunning beaches and colourful villages, as you weave around via Killarney, and contine westward once again through the Dingle Peninsula / Corca Dhuibhne.
Shannon Estuary Way
The Kerry stage of the Wild Atlantic Way is over 350km; from Co. Cork keeping on the Wild Atlantic Way from Mizen Head, you will enter Kerry while still on the Beara Peninsula. Winding along via the picturesque town of Kenmare, you will discover the very western edge of Ireland as you take in the Skellig Coast, looking out over the bay towards the Dingle Peninsula. Continuing on you will meet some of Ireland's most stunning beaches and colourful villages, as you weave around via Killarney, and contine westward once again through the Dingle Peninsula / Corca Dhuibhne.
Forming the coastal boundary between Kerry and Cork, the Ring of Beara Peninsula at 137km is in a world of its own with unique rugged landscape and glorious coastal views while taking in many quirky villages along the route. The Healy Pass, the road which passes the Caha Mountains between Kerry and Cork, is akin to a dramatic scene in a movie; winding around the coastal edges with panoramic views of inspiring landscape. This route leads you through many fishing villages, most notably, Glengarriff. If you have enough time, a boat trip out to the Garnish Islands & Italian Gardens will really add to your day. The peaceful air around the island as well as magnificent views is sure to make lifelong memories in your holiday collections.
The Gap of Dunloe day tour is a journey which encompasses Killarney’s entire National Park. During the tour, passengers will see such sights as the Kate Kearney’s Cottage, the Gap of Dunloe, the Old Weir Bridge and Ross Castle. Your journey begins with a bus trip to Kate Kearney's Cottage or Ross Castle (recommended starting point for walkers as it allows more time). For those who may chose not to walk Jaunting carts are available at Kate Kearney's Cottage & Lord Brandon's Cottage, to be paid in to the jarvey on the day. The Jaunting cart's take approximately 1.5 hours to travel the 7-mile journey through the Gap.
Boat transport through the National Park with one of our experienced Boat Drivers. The boat tour brings you through the 3 lakes and 2 rivers of the National Park. A guided tour by the driver full of folklore and legends will ensure a memorable day for all ages. The tour described above is open to variation depending in which tour company you chose to go with.
The Ring of Kerry is by far the most famous Day Tour in Ireland. Throughout its 216 kilometres, you will travel around the magnificent MacGillicuddy Reeks Mountain Range and the Iveragh Peninsula, along the breath-taking Atlantic Coast, Dingle Bay and Kenmare Bay, returning to Killarney through the famed Molls Gap, Ladies View and Killarney National Park. En route, are the lovely coastal villages of Glenbeigh, Waterville and Sneem and the thriving market towns of Killorglin and Cahersiveen. The beautiful town of Kenmare is a must for the independent traveller.
The Ring embraces many historical, cultural and archaeological points such as the Heritage Centre, Stone Circles, the Old Barracks and Castle ruins in Caherciveen; The Skellig Experience (Valentia Island), Derrynane House, prehistoric Staigue Fort and Kenmare Heritage Centre. You will definitely need to allow time for photo stops, shop visits and lunch on this tour.
