A Wee Ramble in Kenmare: Hiking Ireland’s Southwest Coast

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Discover the wonders of Ireland as you cross emerald coasts, seafaring villages and treasured moorlands on glorious footpaths, learning from both locals and experts along the way.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy daily, expert-led walks through luminous green valleys, rock-studded mountains and colorful seafaring villages
    • Discover the pastoral landscape of Killarney National Park, where oak and yew woodlands stretch for miles
    • Hike through secluded moorlands and green meadows in Gleninchaquin

What's this trip about?

    Discover the wonders of Ireland as you cross emerald coasts, seafaring villages and treasured moorlands on glorious footpaths, learning from both locals and experts along the way.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
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End CityOperator does not provide

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  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

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1 In Transit to Program In Flight

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2 Arrive, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Kenmare D Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort Activity note: Approximate transfer time is 4 hours. Hotel check-in is at 2:00 PM. Lunch: Explore local fare on your own. Afternoon: Transfers will take approximately...
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3 Beara Peninsula Kenmare B,L,D Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort Activity note: Up to 3 miles of walking for 3 hours on rocky trails and through town. Breakfast: At the hotel. On this program, breakfasts will offer a typical European style breakfast buffet with ...
Day
4 Hiking the Ring of Kerry Kenmare B,D Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort Activity note: Up to 6 miles of walking for 3.5 hours on paved roads with 2 miles on paved roads, 3 of those miles on soft, boggy ground which can be uneven underfoot, and 1 mile of beach walking...
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5 Natural Preserve Gleninchaquin Kenmare B,D Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort Activity note: Up to 3 miles of walking for 2.5 hours on trails. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: After breakfast, departure to the Natural Preserve of Gleninchaquin via private ...
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6 Sheep's Head Peninsula Kenmare B,D Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort Activity note: Up to 3 miles of walking for 3 hours on trails. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: This peninsula has a rare charm all its own. Walk the loop road which runs close to the se...
Day
7 Garinish Island Kenmare B,D Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: This morning, travel by private coach to the botanical paradise on Garinish Island. With luck, you may also discover some inquisitive seals. With an expert, walk thr...
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8 Killarney National Park, Transfer to Shannon Shannon B,D Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport Activity note: Up to 3 miles of walking for 2 hour on trails. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: Explore the pastoral landscape of Killarney National Park. Oak ...
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9 Departures In Flight B Breakfast: At the hotel. This concludes our program. Morning: After breakfast, walk to your departure terminal, a 5 minute walk. Please join our Facebook page and share photos of your program. Visit us at www.facebook.com/rsadventures.

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Price From $2,149
Price per day$239
Last Updated: 9/21/2021

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Meals Included
  • 15 Meals
  • 7 Breakfasts
  • 1 Lunch
  • 7 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt
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