Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Cork: Including Killarney National Park
Description
Like all the best journeys in life, Paddywagon Tours started in 1998 with the simple thought, “it’s time for something different”. The Ring of Kerry is considered one of the finest drives in the world. From rugged cliffs to golden beaches, small villages and pastures green to peat bogs and picturesque mountain ranges. This peninsula illustrates all that is beautiful, wonderful and wild in our beloved motherland. The variety of attractions makes this one of the most diverse and interesting day tours that one is likely to experience in their travel adventures. From ancient stone forts to landscapes carved out of rock by the Ice Age, from sparkling lakes to winding mountain passes our day trip shall be a highlight and shall ensure lasting memories of the beautiful Kingdom of Kerry.
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Itinerary
We will depart Cork at 8:20am, and make our way across the rolling Cork and Kerry Mountains.
First we will stop in Killarney Town! 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. Catch a coffee and breakfast, or use the time to visit St.Mary's Cathedral or Killarney House and Gardens. You will visit and learn about the National Park again towards the end of Ring of Kerry.
Pass through Killorglin, the home of the ancient Celtic festival Puck Fair. Dating back to 1613., this is one of the oldest festivals in the world where a goat is crowned king of the village and placed on a pedestal for 3 day in August each year. People come from far and wide to pay homage to the king goat and enjoy the festivities of street stalls, music, and much more. This section of the tour takes you along part of the famous "Ring of Kerry" driving route.
We enjoy a scenic drive along some parts of the famous Dingle Peninsula. We stop for photos en route with amazing views of Dingle Bay, Skellig rocks, Inch beach. . This ideal setting is perfect for panoramic photographs admits the Wild Atlantic Way. **Dingle Bay separates Iveragh Peninsula (Ring of Kerry) and Dingle Peninsula. We also have a Dingle Day Tour available daily!**
Picturesque little village overlooking Ballinskelligs Bay with its own beautiful beach, famed by the Skellig Rocks with their early Christian monastery. A regular visitor, Charlie Chaplin loved Waterville and hence the statue in his honor, unveiled in 1998. It is also home to one of Ireland's finest golf clubs and most famed footballer Mick O'Dwyer and Mick O'Connell.
We take a stop in the charming village of Sneem. This is one of Ireland's most colorful and charming villages. With two squares and a beautiful bridge in the middle of the village, this is where the River Sneem meets the currents of Kenmare Bay. It was also the regular holiday choice or Charles de Gaulle.
One of the most beautiful and admired national parks in the world, Killarney national park was the first of its kind established in Ireland in 1932. With magnificent views of the Lakes of Killarney and Black Valley, the park gives you an opportunity to enjoy a walk in this amazing landscape and spend time strolling along the lakes.
Torc Waterfall is a 18m high waterfall which cascades through the wooded Friers Glenn. We take a stop at this magnificent natural site of beauty. Enjoy a short walk , and maybe even see the red deer which are well known inhabitants of the Killarney national park . The waterfall has a public hiking path that stretches to the top of Torc Mountain.
We relax as we make our way over the Cork and Kerry mountains back to the rebel city at approx 7 pm after a fun-filled, inspired and most memorable day at the Ring of Kerry.
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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
- Toddlers/Babies require a childseat/booster. Please advise at time of 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(750)
Conol was an amazing tour guide and we saw some truly beautiful scenery!! There was just more stops than the itinerary said and at 2 of them you had to pay more to do an activity (although it was optional). I just would’ve liked to have had a more accurate picture!
Ring of Kerry review: This was definitely a solid tour. Unfortunately it was very foggy on the day we went so had to skip some stops but that is not the company’s fault. I enjoyed the stop we made at the red fox inn and ladies view was breathtaking. There was a bit of confusion at Killarney as the driver gave us the option to walk around freely or take a ride in a house drawn carriage through Killarney national park. However, we had trouble understanding the driver and thought it was a choice between horse carriage or the national park. Anyway once the confusion was sorted we did the horse carriage and it was very pleasant! Lunch was also very efficient as the pub we went to had a great system for getting everyone fed. On a clearer day I’m sure there would have been much more to see.
Lovely experience. Connor was our guide and he is top notch. I'd do any tour where his positive, chatty and informative personality is at the helm.
We had a great day. Connor was the absolute best guide, with a ton of knowledge.
Connor was our driver and tour guide and he was amazing and funny too’ he was very knowledgeable and helpful during our trip. There was a few road work would had effected our tour but he was a quick thicker and come up with a better plan B for everyone. High five to him!
This is a must if you are in Corks. The trip was amazing with a wonderful driver/tour guide. Connor made the day eventful.
It is going to be a long day, but full of history and legends and beautiful views. Bring a rain jacket and a charger.
Great value for money- particularly if you want a whistle stop tour of the ring of Kerry to plan for a longer trip in the future ( as I plan to). Excellent route with stunning views despite the clouds! I’d like to give a big shout out to Connor, our driver and guide. He gave us so much background, history, anecdotes and stories on the way. A worthy 11 hours spent and a great craic! Will spread the word and will be back. 🤩 Thanks again Tim, London
It is a great experience and provided numerous stops for photo opportunities and restroom breaks. Our driver TJ was phenomenal and a very experienced driver in sometimes challenging road conditions (we encountered a bicycle race which brought traffic to a complete stop at times).
Conor was a fun and attentive guide as well as an excellent driver. He made sure everyone understood where to be and at what time, even willing to share his cell number with us in case we got lost. The sights were amazing, and while it was a very long day ( we returned at 7:30 pm- largely due to traffic), it was an excellent adventure. Highly recommend this tour especially if you are normally a right-side of the road driver- lots of very narrow lanes and curves!
