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Ireland: County Clare, Killarney & Dingle
Guided
No visit to southwest Ireland could be complete without a stay in the vibrant town of Dingle—teeming with traditional Irish music, fresh seafood, and the stunning natural beauty of its coastline. Explore the Kerry Peninsula and Killarney—discovering historic castles and quaint Irish cottages along the way.
Ireland: Cork & Kerry
Self-Guided
While most walking tours of Killarney and Dingle leave out the remote and magical wilderness of Gougane Barra, that’s exactly where this adventure begins. Traverse Gougane Barra Forest Park, the seamless sands at Inch Beach, and the wilds of Killarney National Park with support from your local rep.
Discover Ireland
While the famed photos of dramatic cliff sides, secluded rocky shorelines and vast, rolling green pastures offer a satisfying portrayal of Ireland’s enchanting landscape, what’s most striking about traveling there can only be experienced in person: the air.
Salt-kissed, sweet, heavenly—you’ll find a fitting adjective of your own when you spend your day outdoors in it. Whether it is dappled with rain or tracing across a sunlit emerald landscape that rises and falls across gentle hills, a walking tour of Ireland is pure joy for hikers of all skill levels.
Although Ireland’s natural beauty is alone worthy of exploration, the man-made wonders you’ll discover across its landscape are equally unforgettable. Ancient monasteries and churches and Celtic high crosses dot the landscape.
The might of the North Atlantic Ocean is never more awesome than when aboard the small skiff that takes you to Skellig Michael, the small island crag whose summit houses a centuries-old monastic site where visitors say the curve of the Earth is often visible on the horizon on a cloudless day.
Country Highlights:
- Take in dramatic Atlantic coast views from atop the sheer Cliffs of Moher.
- Explore the stunning natural formations of the Burren’s “grikes” and “clints.”
- Traverse the Gap of Dunloe, a breathtaking mountain pass dotted with pristine lakes.
- Sip a pint of Irish stout at a local pub.
What’s the craic?
Fans of live music, rejoice. The genuinely energetic atmosphere of a live, traditional small-town music session at one of Ireland’s local pubs is copied around the world, but never replicated. Relax with a freshly prepared plate of chips and a pint of stout and sing along through the night.
Witness the Ireland of Old
Hike the trail that runs beside Killarney Harbor through the abandoned village of Foher, where roofless ruins and old potato cultivation ridges stand as they did when the place was abandoned during the Great Famine of 1845, a poignant reminder of one of the most tragic times in Irish history.
Tufty Dunes and Bogland Strewn
Explore Galway on foot and discover the waterway to Inishbofin Island, whose beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters, and three looping trailways boast the most stunning Atlantic Coast scenery in Connemara.
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Ireland: County Clare, Killarney & Dingle
Guided Easy to Moderate
Days 7 From $ 4,945 Tour Only
No visit to southwest Ireland could be complete without a stay in the vibrant town of Dingle—teeming with traditional Irish music, fresh seafood, and the stunning natural beauty of its coastline. Explore the Kerry Peninsula and Killarney—discovering historic castles and quaint Irish cottages along the way.
Ireland: Cork & Kerry
Self-Guided Easy to Moderate
Days 7 From $ 3,995 Tour Only
While most walking tours of Killarney and Dingle leave out the remote and magical wilderness of Gougane Barra, that’s exactly where this adventure begins. Traverse Gougane Barra Forest Park, the seamless sands at Inch Beach, and the wilds of Killarney National Park with support from your local rep.
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