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"Absolutely
fabulous! Con is the
best leader we have ever
encountered on ANY trip!
His enthusiasm for Ireland
is deeply infectious.”
Andrew Weissman, California
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County Kerry is our
home region where we live amidst stupendous scenery at the edge
of Europe; mountains and ocean, lakes and woodlands, colourful
villages and lush pastures.
Our Kerry Walking trip offers incredible insights into the natural and cultural
wealth of Ireland and amidst the diverse highlight of this tour are the rock-islands
of Sceilig and the Great Blasket, the Killarney National Park along with our
rich culture.
Itinerary in brief
Days 1 - 2 Killarney National Park and Beara Peninsula
At the heart of the South West is the majestic Killarney National Park and the
introduction to our adventure. We hike along the Kerry Way in the region of the
Black Valley. Our base is the beautiful town of Kenmare, nestled between mountain
and ocean and recognized as a gourmet centre. The wild and rugged Beara Peninsula
is named after Ireland’s oldest land goddess and runs south and west of
Kenmare and holds some of the most scenic walking available in Ireland through
an area rich in archaeology, particularly in Bronze Age sites, among them stone
circles and tombs.
Days 3 - 4 Ring of Kerry and Sceilig
The great peninsula of Uibh Ráthach (Iveragh) holds remote and hidden
places. The lofty McGillycuddy Reeks dominate the interior overlooking intricate
coastlines and islands with hikes along ancient ways and through holy landscapes,
over wild
beaches and onto Atlantic headlands at “the edge of the world”. Our
base is the tiny fishing village of Portmagee and our launch point for the sacred
rock-island of Sceilig Mhichil (Skelligs). These pointed peaks in the North Atlantic
are homes to tens of thousands
of sea-birds and the site of the world’s most spectacular hermitage.
Days 5 - 7
The Dingle Peninsula is the most northerly of the five finger-like promontories
of the South West. It is a powerful place where almost ten thousand years of
history
is etched on a landscape described by National Geographic as “probably
the most beautiful on Earth!” Gaelic culture thrives here and after hill,
island and coastal walking you will hear some of the best traditional Irish music
in the country! There will be opportunities to mingle in the great pubs of the
region, meet local artisans and dine on the best seafood Ireland has to offer.
Departure on Day 8.
This outstanding walking tour can be operated at the time of your choice for
your group. The walking levels are ultimately based on
the needs of the participants with spectacular hikes available throughout, ranging
from
Easy to Strenuous.
Cost
US Dollars $2950.00 per person.
(US Dollars $500.00 single supplement).
The cost includes seven nights accommodation in guesthouses; breakfast daily;
five dinners; all ground transportation; boat rides; all sightseeing and full
escort by a qualified guide.
This price is for a group of four to eight people. Please call for prices for
smaller or larger groups.
Suggested Reading
How the Irish Saved Civilisation by Thos. Cahill
Ireland - A History by Robert Kee
The Blaskets – A Kerry Island Library by Muiris MacConaighle
Skelligs – Island Outpost of Europe by Des Lavelle
Anam Cara by John O'Donoghue
Useful links
www.dingle-peninsula.ie
Tour Map
This tour can be run throughout the year as a private trip for small groups -
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The Killarney National Park
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a UNESCO Bio-Sphere Park
Sceilig (Skelligs)
Great Blasket Island
Mount Brandon
Kenmare
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the gourmet
capital of Ireland!
Traditional Music on
the Dingle Peninsula
The incredible light
of the region!
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