Hiking and Island Hopping Cork and Kerry
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Highlights
- Enjoy guided hikes along the spectacular coastline trails of Southwest Ireland.
- Climb up the bare rock steps of the UNESCO World Heritage site Skellig Michael.
- See home of Christian monks, and now a filming location for Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens.
- Travel on Ireland’s only cable car
- Visit remote Gaeltacht (Irish speaking) islands, where each stone tells a story of its rich cultural past.
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- 6 nights accommodation in unique and cosy guest houses and hotels
- Most meals during the trip (Meals included indicated as B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- The services of an experienced and knowledgeable hiking guide/driver throughout
- Pickup and transport throughout the trip, starting in Cork and finishing in Tralee
- 6 days of hiking on the breathtaking peninsulas and rugged islands of Ireland’s southwest
- All boat/transfers to each island on the itinerary
- Entrance and admission fees as stated in the itinerary
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Accommodation
- A fine place to dine in a region that’s a foodie hotspot!
- Upscale dining in Co. Kerry
- Charming, antique library
- Home away from home in Co. Cork! Photo: Alan Place.
- Cosy, old-world atmosphere in Co. Cork
- An upscale place to sleep in southern Ireland
As you hop from island to island, relax in a cosy, home-away-from-home each night. This trip features accommodations chosen for their excellent location, service and comfort. All accommodations provide breakfast.
We do not charge single person supplements to people booking on their own. However, you will be expected to share a room with another person of the same sex. If you specifically require a single room you will have to pay the single supplement charge of $297 but this is subject to availability.
Any cancellation must be notified in writing by the person who made the booking. If you cancel your holiday:
a) more than 56 days prior to the start of your holiday, you will only be charged your deposit plus any insurance premium paid.
b) between 56 and 30 days, you will be charged 50% of the holiday cost plus any insurance premium paid.
c) less than 30 days before the start of your holiday or on or after the commencement of the holiday, you must pay the full holiday price plus any insurance premium paid.
Note: We appreciate that wholly unforeseen events may result in cancellation. We therefore strongly advise you to take out insurance against irrecoverable cancellation cost (see Point 8 below). You will be advised of the exact amount of any cancellation charge prior to the cancellation being finalised.
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