Private Tour: Ring of Kerry from Sneem, Parknasilla, Kenmare etc.

Overview

Ring of Kerry Private Tour from Sneem and Parknasilla Private Tour of the Ring of Kerry in a passenger vehicle with an experienced guide.

Itinerary

1. Kenmare

   Kenmare town (Ceann Mara- head of the sea) Previously Neidin- little nest. 16th, 17th centry town of pirates and smugglers. Charming town designed by Sir Oliver William Petty who was granted this area as a part of payment for mapping of Ireland. He laid out a modern town in 1670. Now Kenmare town is visited by many people because it's beauty.

   · 30 min

2. Ladies' View

   Stunning view at the mountains and lakes of Killarney National Park. Most favourite place of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, who visited Killarney in 1861.

   · 20 min

3. Torc Waterfall

   Charming , little spot in National Park in the middle of real rain forest surrounded by trees covered with moss all around.

   · 30 min

4. Kerry Bog Village Museum

   18th 19th century village museum. Good place to get focus how we were living in the past.Kerry Bog Village is a place which memorises great potato famine in the middle of 19th century. Traditional thatched roof cottages, smell of burned pit will take visitors to 19th century.

   · 30 min· Admission not included

5. Ballycarbery Castle

   Beautiful and charming ruins of Carberry O'Shea castle from 1598. Crashed by parliament forces in 1651-52.

   · 20 min

6. Cahergall Fort

   Ring Fort , 6th century? (no written records) Build with stone with no mortar. Kelts were raising those structures to protect own tribe against another tribes and wild animals (wolfs and bears).

   · 30 min

7. Kerry Cliffs

   The highest cliffs in Kerry County, higher then Cliffs of Moher just much less known. This place is a real hidden gem of south Kerry. Up to a 1000 feet above sea level, stunning views. In a good weather we can see Skellig Islands. Skellig Michael island with mysterious beehive huts occupied by monks from 5th century and possibly by Keltic Druids before. Second Island is called little Skellig. Wild birds sanctuary. Over 40K nests of wild birds, mostly puffins and gannets.

   · 1 h· Admission not included

8. Coomakista, tip of Iveragh Peninsula. Stunning view at Kenmare Bay (Derrynane Bay) and Scariff and Deenish Islands, called by local people The bull, cow and a calf. Also Abbey Island with ruins of Abbey and graveyard. There is an access only during the low tide. On the other side we will see Ballinskellig Bay and Waterville town where Charlie Chaplin used to spend his summer vacation.

   · 20 min

Pickup

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What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

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

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