DAY TOURS
Ring of Kerry Tour
Touring the Ring of Kerry is a breathtaking experience that showcases some of the most stunning scenery Ireland has to offer. Travel with us on this spectacular day tour and avail of our local knowledge and experience in suggesting the best stops and restaurants.
Suggested Ring of Kerry itinerary
Glenbeigh
The picturesque village of Glenbeigh is charming, with colourful buildings, local shops, and traditional pubs. Surrounded by mountains and sea, the village is perhaps best known for it proximity to Rossbeigh beach, a very popular area for locals and tourists alike. As well as great swimming and surfing, Rossbeigh is a great beach for walkers. When the tide is out, enjoy a stroll on the front strand and back again via the back strand on the eastern side.
Kells Bay
Kells Bay is a beautiful little inlet located halfway between Glenbeigh and Cahersiveen. It is also home to small, sheltered little beach with stunning views north over the Atlantic. It is also a Blue Flag beach, meaning it meets high standards of water quality, cleanliness, and safety, making it a great choice for a relaxing stop.
Waterville
Further on the road sweeps south and we stop at the village of Waterville, nestled between the Atlantic waves and the shores of Lough Currane, known for its bountiful fishing. Waterville has also built a reputation for its famous championship links golf course, designed by course architects Eddie Hackett and Tom Fazio.
Coomakista
Coomakista Pass is the perfect high point to make a stop and take in the beautiful views of Ballinskelligs Bay, and Waterville. To the north is the impressive 9th century Loher Stone Fort. To the South West lie the islands of Scarriff and Deenish.
Caherdaniel
Caherdaniel (Cathair Dónall: Dónall’s stone ringfort) is home to Derrynane National Park and former home to The Liberator, Daniel O’Connell, who fought for and secured Catholic emancipation in 1829. His former home, Derrynane House is the centrepiece of Derrynane National Historic Park, a 320 acre site with a range of beautiful flora. The beautiful beach at Derrynane and the ruins of Derrynane Abbey on Abbey island are all well worth a visit.
Sneem
Located on the south coast of the Iveragh Peninsula, the little village of Sneem is charming to say the least. Surrounded by beautiful mountain and coastal scenery, the place comes alive with tourists during the summer months. Stop here and stroll the Sneem Sculpture Trail, hosting peices to Charles de Gaulle who visited here immediately after is presidency, Irish president Cearbhall O’Dalaigh and John Egan, one of the all-time great Kerry footballers.
Ladies View
One of the most iconic views in Killarney National Park is one the main road between Kenmare and Killarney. Ladies View, so named by Queen Victoria’s ladies-in-waiting during her 1861 visit to Ireland. From here the view of Killarney ‘s Upper Lake and Long Range river, framed by the Eagle’s Nest and Torc mountains is spectacular.
Torc Waterfall
Further on towards Killarney, we stop at the picturesque Torc Waterfall. This cascade is part of the Owengarriff river which drains the Devil’s Punchbowl, high on Mangerton mountain. A 10 minute walk from the roadside brings you to the waterfall. Steps from here lead walkers higher up to the old road that leads to Kenmare.
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