Dingle Peninsula Day Tour from Cork: Including The Wild Altanic Way
Description
The Dingle Peninsula has amazing mountain scenery and unusual antiquities to see as you travel around this spectacular peninsula. You will stop at the famed Inch beach, one of the most famous beaches in Ireland, which is a site of outstanding natural beauty. Then to the most westerly drive in Europe known as the Slea Head drive. Marvel at the Atlantic Coast as you travel on this spectacular road which hugs the western shoreline. Enjoy great views of the Blasket Islands and maybe even see the "Sleeping Giant Island." You will also stop in Dingle town. This is one of the most picturesque fishing towns in Ireland, and is also famed for Fungi the dolphin who has been a local for almost 30 years. Dingle town is the heart and soul of the Peninsula. Today is attracts visitors, including artists and musicians, from all over the world.
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Itinerary
We leave Bridge Street Tourist Office, (next to St Patrick's Bridge) Cork City at 8.30am.
We make our way towards County Kerry and the town of Killarney. Here we cross the county bounds at the very top of the Cork and Kerry mountains famed in the song "Whiskey in the Jar". We ease our way towards Killarney with magnificent views of Ireland's highest mountain Carrauntoohil
Regularly voted the most beautiful town in Ireland, Killarney is the gateway to both Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula. Nestled in the valley beneath Ireland's highest mountain range, and surrounded by lakes Killarney boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in Ireland. Lined with lovely shops, pubs and traditional arts and crafts stores, this true gem is a must see for every traveler who visits our motherland.
Inch Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Ireland, and stretches for 3 miles facing the Atlantic ocean and is renowned as a surfing and fishing location. Its golden sands became well known on the big screen as it has featured in many movies, most notably Ryan's Daughter and Playboy of Western World which was entirely filmed along its shoreline.
Slea Head drive on the Wild Altanic Way is considered by many photographic magazines as the most beautiful peninsula in the world, and was recently voted the number one area for dramatic shots. The road winds around through Gaelic speaking Corca Dhuibhne beginning at Ventry beach passing by the 4000 year old beehive huts and onwards to Dunquin with amazing views of the great Blasket Island and the Sleeping Giant. The peninsula has fabulous beaches in Coonenoole and Clogherhead where the film Far and Away was shot. We drive through the beautiful village of Ballyferriter.
Next we make a stop in Dingle Village. Charming Gaelic speaking fishing village famed in many films like Far and Away and Ryan's Daughter, Dingle is celebrated for having most pubs in Ireland for a town of its size, 52 pubs and 2000 people. We cannot forget Dingle's most famous resident, Fungi the Dolphin.
Following a fun-filled day on the Dingle Penninsula, we make our way back over the mountains to Cork, where we aim to arrive back at approx 7 pm.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Baby-seats and booster seats required for children and babies. Please advise at booking.
- Bookings made through Viator will automatically be signed up for the pickup point and collection time specified in the booking.
- If you wish to change your reservation to one of the other pick-up locations offered by Paddywagon Tours, you will need to contact us by telephone or email not later than 17:00 the evening prior so that we can guarantee the change. Please note that changes are only guaranteed once confirmed in writing by us.
Reviews(97)
The itinerary and drive was fine. Wish we had been alerted to the optional jaunty car ride in Killarney and the preference for cash. The driver was very personable and I imagine the commentary was informative and entertaining. But the inconsistent use of a microphone and the rapid speech made most of what was said incomprehensible to me and detracted from my enjoyment of the trip.
Such a beautiful place to visit.. wish we had more time actually in dingle, Lots of time on the bus but the views are spectacular!!! The beehive and baby lambs were awesome... this was our 2nd time doing this tour and I'd definately do it again... it's a long day, but totally worth it.
Communication is a real problem on this one. Didn’t understand we were to switch buses in Kilarney. That would have been fine until our driver did not communicate when a where in Kilarney the bus change would take place. Next leg of our journey to Dingle was crazy. Our driver needed subtitles and told stories only and Irishman would understand. The trip included a stop to feed sheep no one got off the bus the driver seemed very annoyed.
A really very nice and comfortable tour to do by bus. An extra half hour of stopping in the two villages would have been useful, while I would have completely avoided the stop at the shepherd's house, done only to sell a moka coffee or a hug with the lambs at crazy prices. The beach and the cliffs are beautiful. Recommended tour.
Terrible service. They canceled our trip an hour before departure
The trip was on a lovely but warm day. The coach to Dingle was extremely uncomfortable, and the tour was rushed. The coach driver was very nice and did the best he could.
Beautiful day and exceptional scenery. The only negative aspect was the bus was without air conditioning for most of the day which really wasn't nice on an exceptionally hot day.
Would definitely give no stars if there was an option. First of all the driver didn't even bother to turn on the aircon when there's around 30degrees outside. We had to ask him to do it as my nephew almost vomited on the bus... As this is his 1st time in Ireland when he saw some nice views through the window he would ask some questions. The driver reprimanded me in front of evervone that I cannot talk and need to listen to what he is saying... we were not speaking loudly and only when there was really a need for it. The driver made rude comments over the mic 3 more times....absolutely disrespectful and rude attitude. I didnt know this is "in silence trip where noone is allowed to talk during 9hrs trip".. . He didnt stop at all during Slea Head Drive where all other buses did stop and there was a car park everywhere. Didn't stop at all for Dunquin Pier, when previously said he would... We spending a full day on the bus and he is only stopping so we can take pics from inside of the bus.... Absolutely a waste of money, time and shocking service. Booked Paddywagon for the 1st and last time. Extremely poor quality of trip. Dont recommend! Btw...he hit a bird on the way and didnt even bother to remove it...kept driving with it all day
A nice tour with unfortunately a lot of time on the bus; given the distance, it cannot be otherwise, but one should know this in advance. The driver was very nice and shared a lot of interesting information.
A great day with lovely views, knowledgeable drivers, and cute destinations. Michael did a wonderful job of explaining it all to us and navigating the narrow, windy roads. He was brilliant.
