Ring Of Kerry Tour
Description
Ring of Kerry Tours Luxury mid-size bus tours of The Ring of Kerry The Only mid-size group tour of the world famous RING OF KERRY. With a smaller vehicle (max 39 passengers) we can travel off the main tour route and drive on the Skellig Ring on the edge of the Wild Atlantic Way coastline with unrivalled view of the Skellig Islands. An essential part of any visit to the Emerald Isle is a tour of the world famous Ring of Kerry. Take our intimate small group tour on a 180 km circuit of the county. Our experienced guides will be delighted to show you the unrivalled beauty County Kerry has to offer. Whether you’re looking for an insight into Irish history, a sample of our famous local wit or simply a great photo opportunity, the Ring of Kerry Tour is exactly what you require. Please note our Killorglin pick up is by request only.
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Step back in time and take a wonderful look at Ireland’s rural history, heritage and lifestyle. Visitors will experience the culture, customs and living conditions of our great ancestors through the famine years, and late 19th century.
Sheepdog demonstrations on the Ring of Kerry! Watch the amazing skills demonstrated by Kells sheepdogs as they herd the Sheep in the Kerry countryside. A unique skill that is well worth viewing. Demonstations take place April-Mid October. * Optional (There is a separate charge for the demonstration - cash only.)
We travel through Caherciveen and as we are using a smaller coach we are able to drive on the spectacular 'Skellig Ring' on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean to stop at St Finian's Bay and Skellig Chocolates. This beautiful area offer uninterrupted and unrivalled views of the iconic Skellig islands.
We make a brief stop in the beautiful village of Waterville which is stunningly situated between the wild Atlantic Ocean and Lough Currane. Uniquely, this is the only village on the Ring of Kerry that is actually right on the coast. Enjoy a walk along the seafront or “Promenade” as the locals call it, where you can taste the salt water in the air.
After lunch we stop at Coomakishta, a mountain-high viewpoint overlooking the ocean, islands and rural landscapes of South Kerry.
Situated in the Killarney National Park, Ladies View is one of Ireland’s best-known and loved panoramas. Enjoy the magnificent view of the valleys, lakes and mountains, including the Black Valley, Upper and Lower Lakes and some of the Killarney National Park.
Nature & Parks, National Parks
Our next stop is a short break in the colourful village of Sneem before we return to Killarney.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not Suitable for Children under 10 years of age
Reviews(662)
This bus tour was an excellent way to explore the Ring of Kerry. Our driver/tour guide David was knowledgeable about the history and ecology of the area and humorous too. He also seemed to know everyone we came across including the local Garde at a road stop. The Bog Village was educational, and the sheepdog demonstration was fascinating. The scenic viewpoints were outstanding. I would recommend this tour to anyone. One warning - be sure to arrive early though, if you want a good seat on the bus.
A great way to see the beautiful countryside and coastal area. Kevin, our driver, was very knowledgeable and kind. The trip gave us a good mix of scenic drive and stops along the way. We were fortunate to have lovely weather, so the views were spectacular.
Overall nice tour. Could be a bit shorter or allow more time in some sections by eliminating the overly commercial Kerry Bog Village and the Chocolate Factory stops. Location for lunch not well organized took too long for the amount of time alloted. The rest of the tour was good.
Kevin was our guide, and he was wonderful (funny, knowledgeable, entertaining). We got to see some beautiful sights even though we missed some because it was so cloudy. Definitely glad we didn't try to drive the Ring of Kerry ourselves (the roads are SO narrow and I want to be looking at the hills/cliffs/coast and not at the road!) Kevin had lunch all planned out so they were expecting us and the restaurant had great beach views. The sheepdog demonstration is fantastic.
We had a wonderful driver that made for such an interesting experience. He was a local and shared many stories about his home and country. The scenery was spectacular, and so much more than I expected. So glad I didn’t have to worry about driving the very curvy roads. I was about to sit back, relax and enjoy the views… not to me missed!
Great trip with Kevin, who drove and looked after us excellently all day. Despite bad weather in the afternoon, we were able to spend a wonderful day. Highly recommended, the stop with the shepherd and the sheepdogs was our highlight.
The driver and tour guide is a local guy, who knows places, events and people. It is a tour packed with events and stops. We really enjoyed it.
Amazing tour of the some of the finest countryside on the planet. Our driver, Kevin, was personable, knowledgeable, and spirited in his guidance throughout the day. The weather was not ideal for our tour yet we made the most of it and had some great stops. In our experience, the stops with additional admission fees were well worth the additional (nominal) cost. This tour was among biggest highlights of our trip to Ireland!
Plan on 7-8 hours. Select the best pickup location and be early to select your seat. Executive Tours is good. Bring EU cash.
2 Aug at 13:44 What a fantastic Ring of Kerry trip with stunning scenery and a mixture of history/geography of the area, as well as some very tasty stop offs! Skelligs chocolate factory stop & the Sneem homemade ice cream were both a big hit! We also loved seeing Jess a working sheep dog in action, along with her owner Tom. Kevin was superb! Both in driving skills & local knowledge 👌🏼 Anyone thinking of booking on this trip- don't hesitate! Ali, Amy & Chloe
