 An independent tour of self guided walking, cycling, horse riding, a boat day trip and bus tour of Dingle peninsula. Perfect for families (children aged 10 upwards) and those who wish to try out different activities at a leisurely pace.
Two days self guided walking, one on the Kerry Way and the other a coastal walk on one of Ireland’s most spectacular blue flag beaches. An option day allows you to partake in sightseeing, visit Killarneys craft and book shops, play golf/pitch & putt, fish in the local rivers and lakes or relax in a local spa. Cycle (up to 32 km/20 miles) for a day around Killarney's Lakes and Fells, with a choice of route descriptions and maps. Discover the Dingle peninsula by bus. Finish your week with a wonderful boat trip through the famous Lakes of Killarney followed by a trip on a horse jaunting car through the Gap of Dunloe.
Guide
Noel O’Leary has a BA Degree in Outdoor Activity Management, and has a real passion for sharing the history and culture of Ireland with others. He has guided tours for Go Ireland over the past 10 years and led adventure tours throughout the UK, Europe, New Zealand and Patagonia.
Noel was awarded an Irish Welcome award for his contribution to Irish tourism by Failte Ireland (Irish Tourist Board) in 2005.
Activities
All activities on the Multi-activity adventure trip are run by staff with nationally recognised qualifications, at approved activity centres. The tour could be graded as a 2/3 boot tour (Carrauntuohill is 3 boot), and there is the option for a free day whenever you feel like it.
What your Guided Walk includes:
Courtesy transfer from and to Kerry or Shannon Airports
7 nights accommodation in Irish Tourist Board approved guesthouse, with en-suite facilities
7 full Irish breakfasts
7 packed lunches
6 four course dinners
Transport throughout the week
Sea-kayaking Kenmare Bay
Boat Trip to UNESCO Heritage Site - The Skelligs
Mountain bike hire
Canadian canoe trip on Caragh Lake
Rock-climb, abseiling or horse riding on Rossbeigh beach
Award winning local guide throughout the itinerary
Day 1 Arrival at Killarney.
Dinner and welcome briefing with guide at guesthouse. Overnight in Killarney (3 nights)
Day 2 Killarney National Park
The first day’s activity is walking Killarney National Park , with its lakes, Oak woods, waterfalls, bogland and native red deer. The Old Kenmare road has been abandoned since 1830, there is the option of climbing Torc Mountain with views over the Lakes of Killarney. Also to be seen is Muckross House 19th century manor and Muckross Abbey 15th century.
Day 3 Ireland’s highest mountain - Carrauntoohill 3414ft/1039m
The highest mountain is located in the heart of MacGillycuddy’s Reeks mountain range. The walk takes you through Hags Glen and up Eagle’s Nest, there are number of routes up the mountain which may depend on the group’s abilities and weather. The views from the top are well worth the climb.
 Day 4 Sea Kayaking Kenmare
Today you travel along the Ring of Kerry through the ‘tidy town winners’ of Kenmare and Sneem . Sea kayaking the beautiful Kenmare Bay with its many Islands and abundance of sea-life, the afternoon transfer is along the Ring of Kerry to the little fishing port of Portmagee with the option of walking at Derrynane National Park and its white sandy beaches. Overnight in Portmagee (2 nights).
Day 5 Skellig Islands / Biking Valentia Island
The Skelligs are located 10 miles/16kms from Portmagee by Boat, Skellig Micheal has the remains of a 8th century monastic site and this can only be reached by climbing over 850 steps to the top. The little Skellig is home to over 27,000 gannets. For those who are not good sea-travellers there is the option of cycling Valentia Island and visiting its many historical sites. The Skellig’s is an UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of only three in all Ireland.
Day 6 Mountain Biking Gap of Dunloe
This is spectacular bike route through the Ice-carved Gap of Dunloe and around the Lakes of Killarney. Overnight Glenbeigh (2 nights)
Day 7 Canoe, Rock-climb, Abseil or Horse ride.
The morning you can enjoy a relaxing paddle on Caragh Lake by Canadian Canoe, there are afternoon options of Rock-climbing/Abseiling or Horse riding on Rossbeigh beach on Dingle Bay . Farewell Dinner.
Day 8 Departure
after a hearty Irish breakfast
Tour Highlights:
Killarney National Park – Lakes, Oak Woods, Mountains, Muckross Abbey and Muckross House
Climbing Ireland’s highest mountain Carrauntoohil (3414ft/ 1039m)
Sea kayaking in Kenmare bay )
The Skellig Islands and its 8th Century Monastic site
Mountain biking through the Gap of Dunloe
Canadian canoe trip on Caragh Lake
Horse riding on beaches of Dingle Bay or rock climbing or abseiling
Travelling the Ring of Kerry
Go Ireland airport transfers
Shannon to Kerry at 12.00 on Saturdays from the information point in the arrivals hall. Return transfer arrives at Shannon airport at 11.00 on Saturdays.
Kerry airport to accommodation, between 08.00 and 18.00 Hrs. Return transfer arrives at Kerry airport between 08.00 and 18.00 Hrs on Saturdays.
Note: These transfers must be confirmed at time of booking with flight numbers and times for arrival and departure. If these transfers aren’t confirmed at time of booking we will assume they are making their own way to their first nights accommodation. Arrangements can be made for a private taxi transfer (at clients own expense) should the Go Ireland transfer timetable not suit.
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