Kerry Peninsula Guided Mini Break

2 locations

Day 1 Arrive at 17.00 hrs. for a meeting at your guesthouse in Sneem where you will stay for the first night of your holiday. Evening meal together and a general chat about the coming days walks. * It’s possible to join this day’s walk as part of the week long Kerry Peninsula Holiday but you would need to be at the B&B by 09.00 hrs. on Tuesday morning. There is no extra charge for this day’s walk.

Day 2 This morning, we transfer you to the historic Derrynane National Park and Abbey Island with great coastal vistas, where you will enjoy a wonderful morning walk. This was once the home of Daniel O’Connell, The Liberator. From here you continue along this majestic coastline with views out to the Skellig Rock, to the lovely village of Waterville. Short transfer this afternoon to Caherciveen for evening meal and overnight.
Walk Details - Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 300m. Some road walking, grass tracks and rough heather. Boots essential.

Day 3 This is your ‘free day’ to allow you to partake in other activities if you wish – such as cycling, horseriding, canoeing or just laze around with a book! We may arrange a visit to the famous and spectacular monastic island of Skellig Michael, 12 kms. off the coast, if weather, sea and boats permit! A walk on Valentia Island is another excellent possibility. Dinner and overnight in Caherciveen.

Day 4 Today, you follow an ancient and fascinating stagecoach trail from Kells, just outside Cahersiveen, and enjoy the most wonderful scenery of the week as you walk along the shores of Dingle Bay east towards Glenbeigh. A truly memorable walk for your last day on the Ivreagh Peninsula. Transfer back to Caherciveen for overnight and farewell dinner.
Walk Details - Distance: 18kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 450m. Grass and rocky tracks, open bog land and some road walking. Boots essential.

Day 5 Departures. After breakfast, we offer a courtesy transfer to Killarney Bus/Rail Station arriving there at approx 09.45/10.00 hrs. From there you will find bus connections to Shannon Airport - 3 hrs. approx and Cork Airport – 2 hrs. approx.

Holiday Includes:

• 4 nights bed in room with private shower/ bathroom
• Full Irish breakfast each morning
• Picnic lunch (on walking days only), 4 evening dinners, 4 days walking with expert Irish guide who accompanies the group for the duration of the holiday
• Transport to/from each day’s walking locations and luggage transfers when required

Not Included - any boat trips, personal drinks, entrance fees to theatres, parks or museums etc. medical expenses or gratuities.

Please make your own way to the first accommodation, where your guide will meet you at 17.00 hrs. followed by dinner with the group at 19.00 hrs.

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• Should you wish us to arrange transport to your first accommodation, we would be happy to do so at an additional cost.
• Should you require extra night’s accommodation before or after your holiday, please advise us at the time of booking.

Please note that Ireland can be a bit ‘damp’ both underfoot and overhead, with some liquid sunshine! Irish weather is unpredictable and the nature of walks can change quickly and dramatically because of the weather. This is one of the many pleasant aspects of walking in Ireland. SouthWestWalks Ireland reserve the right to alter this itinerary due to weather conditions or the walking ability of each group.

Please refer to the accompanying“General Holiday Information” document to assist in your holiday preparation.

2012 Tour Dates:
April 17 - 21
Mayl 1 – 5
May 29 - June 2
June 19 - 23
July 17 – 21
August 21 - 25
September 18 - 22
October 9-13

Difficulty of Walks:
1 Boot