Private Ring of Kerry Highlights Tour from Cork, Car or Minibus

Overview

This tour is giving you the best of "West Cork" and the "highlights of the Ring of Kerry" the perfect tour to take in some of the best scenery in Ireland, combined with the colourful towns and villages in Southwest. this tour stays away from the crowds you can normally find in Kerry and is more off the beaten track. Your own private vehicle and local Driver/guide with always a few laughs on route.

Itinerary

1. Gougane Barra

   explore Gougane Barra, this is surrounded by mystery and folklore, here St Finbarr and a fire breathing, slimy creature with ferocious claws called Luiwee had an epic battle which lasted for 5 days and 5 nights until Finbarr finally won the day. Luiwee left the lake and slid down the Lee Valley gouging out the two river channels visible to this very day. St Finbarr decided to settle in the area, founded a monastery and Cork was born. Soak up the scenery in this haven of peace and tranquillity, in the middle of the lake there is an island with a nineteenth century oratory and the ruins of an ancient monastic site dating back to the 6th century. From Gougane Barra

   · 1 h

2. Glengarriff

   Beautiful colourful town in west Cork, on the Atlantic ocean retirement destination for Hollywood stars, such as Maureen O hara. Away from the normal hustle and bustle of Tourism.

   · 30 min

3. Healy Pass

   The Healy Pass’, littered with rocks and sheep, when you reach the highest vantage point stop and admire the view, this is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular mountain roads in the whole of Ireland, it is strikingly beautiful and unspoilt. Great photo opportunities.

   · Non-stop passage

4. Kenmare

   Kenmare a market town in the heart of the famous Ring of Kerry drive, a ideal location for lunch with a extensive choice of restaurants and shops, famous also for Kenmare cashmere.

   · 1 h

5. Moll's Gap

   Up in the heart of the Macgillycuddys reeks mountains range. With Carrauntoohil the tallest mountain in Ireland by our side.

   · 15 min

6. Ladies' View

   On the entrance to Killarney national park a great photo opportunity of the Famous 3 lakes.

   · 10 min

7. Torc Waterfall

   18 metres high nestled in the middle of a wooded area where you might expect hobbits to live, or leprechauns.

   · 20 min

Pickup

Pickup included.

Departure Point: Your centrally located Cork accommodation at 9:30am Dates: Daily Return point: To your Hotel or accommodation

How to use your ticket

What to know before you go

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This tour is not suitable for cruise ship passengers/ cruise ship excursions, due to time restraints

Travelers

Pricing per group (up to 3 people).

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Reviews

Product code: 21508P1

Activity offered by Munsterbus Tours via Viator.