Ring of Beara tour through Healy Pass, Derreen Gardens, visit Cable Car station to Dursey Island. Garnish Island optionally (depended on boat availability). Drive through all most colorful villages of Beara Peninsula along the coast with spectacular view at Atlantic Ocean. Visit to Uragh Stone Circle beautifully located between two lakes with a view at mysterious waterfall.
Ring of Beara is loop drive around Beara Peninsula through most colourful villages. Ardgroom, Eyeries and Allihies, villages like from a fairy tale. Castletownbere town is great spot for lunch. Fishing town offering freshest seafood , nearly straight from the boat. Healy Pass in the middle of Beara peninsula is not at the Ring really but must not be skipped. Private tourers can reach this spectacular viewing point. On top we may expect more and more pretty places mostly available for passenger cars and vans only.
Molly Gallivan's cottage is most traditional and authentic old Irish place. Like museum of Irish folklore. Visiting the place is like moving back in time, hundred years ago or more. Even tea is served from a real fireplace.
Beautiful spot providing really spectacular view Kenmare bay and Bantry bay on the other side of peninsula. Charming Glanmore lake down below with some rocky islands and really idyllic farmlands.
Derreen Garden. Mysterious land of little Derrinies and lot of exotic plants, specially known because a variety and large size of rhododendrons. Beautiful walk at the little cosy ponds in kind of rain forest.
Uragh Stone Circle is in exceptional location between two lakes on the heal with spectacular view at Gleninchaquin Waterfall. This impressive monument with tallest stone of 10 feet above the ground and probably 10 feet underground and central stone which was an altar for scarfing victims, maybe humans too.
Copper mining in Allihies dates back to 1812. In 1845 mines rreached it's peak and were employing around 1600 people. Mines were suffered with local area after the potato famine. Mines were working up to 1962.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Tour: Ring of Beara from Kenmare. lasts about 6–8 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $279 per person for this Kenmare experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort.
The experience is available in EN, EN, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 4 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
We had a great day with Andy! Friendly, knowledgeable and just a fine person to spend the day with is how I would describe our driver. He took us on the most scenic drive we had ever experienced. Stopped for a pint at Peg’s and lunch at O’Neill’s. Andy’s driving was excellent.
Hi Claire. Thank You for booking this tour with us. Thank You for this review for Andy, we all really appreciate it. Kindest Regarding, Peter Stanley.
What a wonderful 2 days with our private tour guide Richard! We booked through Peter Stanley Tours and could not be happier with our experience. Richard was so kind and knowledgeable and he did not want us to miss a thing! The first day we toured the Ring of Beara and the second day we toured The Ring of Kerry. We learned many facts that we would not have known if we drove ourselves. He was a very safe driver and we felt comfortable and relaxed the entire time. We loved all of his stories and became quick friends. He even took us to the Aran Sweater market because he knew I wanted to go :) I will be referring clients in the future, no question!
Thank You for spending those two days with us. My name is Peter Stanley. I have already passed Your review for Richard. Thank You once again. We really appreciate it. Kindest Regards Peter.
Peter was very engaging and a wealth of information. Enjoyed every moment of the tour!
Hello Molly. Thank You for this review. You have booked my favourite so, we all had a nice day. Thank You once again.
Amazing drive and excellent tour guide!! Definitely worth the money!! Learned so many interesting facts
Thank You John for bringing great weather and thank you for this review. I also had great day with You and Your Mother. Thanks a Million John.
Richard was an outstanding guide and driver. He is incredibly knowledgeable and shared fascinating stories and local insights throughout the trip. His chatty and friendly personality made every journey enjoyable, and his genuine enthusiasm for his work was clear from the start. Richard's quirky sense of humor added a lot of fun to the experience and kept us entertained along the way. He is also an excellent driver, making us feel safe and comfortable while navigating the roads with ease. His passion for the places we visited was contagious, and he went above and beyond to make sure we had a memorable experience.
Thank You Sean for booking with us. Richard will be glad and thankful for your review. And I am too. Thanks a million! Kind Regards Peter Stanley.
The trip is unique and off the beaten path. The towns are working towns full of charm. The people are friendly and accommodating. The views of the peninsula are awe inspiring. Our driver, Peter was knowledgeable, fun and he let us make it “our journey”. He let us take our time and answered all of our questions. Highly recommended.
Thanks for spending that day with me. You have booked my favourite tour! Thanks a million.
Fantastic not a rigid tour Peter our guide took us to extra stops let us spend as much time as we wanted at all locations. Peter is very knowledgeable
Hello Martin, thank both of you for for spending that cold day with me. Thank People like You I love my job. PS. Your home craft is fantastic as I was expecting. Thanks and have a wonderful day. Kind regards Peter.
The Ring of Beara can only be accessed by the boldest of drivers...or in our case, Piotr! The weather was just as wild and untamed as the landscape. Piotr allowed for a customized tour, so we focused on stone circles, a visit to Castletownbere, a cable car to Dursey Island and a meal stop at Allihies. This was by far the highlight of our trip! Piotr was an excellent guide and provided great insight into the history, flora, and fauna of Ireland. I would highly recommend this private tour with Piotr!
April thank You for booking my favourite tour! Thank You I had a great day. You and Your daughter are fantastic companions. Thanks a million. Kind regards Peter.
We had a fantastic day. Our guide, Peter, was fantastic and gave us ample time to see the sights and enjoy different areas of the ring. He was very considerate of our 7 year old son and customized our tour to fit our needs. We can’t recommend this tour enough.
Hi James. Thank you for booking Ring of Beara tour. You are great family and little fellow made my day. Thanks. Regards Peter.
Uragh Stone Circle is one of the most mystical places I've come across. The photo does not do it justice Situated between two lakes, surrounded by a natural amphitheatre of volcanic mountains facing the sea on the Northern shore of the fabulous Beara Peninsula, it must have inspired Neolithic people with awe and reverence. I'm surprised it was not replaced by an early Christian church.
Hello Ken. Thank You for this review. I am try to make Ring of Beara more and more popular. You are helping me a lot. Thank You Ken! Great job for this beautiful place. I hope You had same great day as I had. Regards Peter.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Tour: Ring of Beara from Kenmare. | 6–8 hours | 5.0 (15) | $279 | |
 Ring of Beara Private Tour | 8 hours | — | $674 | View |
 Private Tour:Ring of Kerry,Kerry Cliffs from Kenmare, Sneem etc. | 6–8 hours | 5.0 (59) | $383 | View |
 Ring of Kerry and Kerry Cliffs Private Tour | 6–8 hours | 5.0 (30) | $749 | View |
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