Walking the Kerry Way and Killarney N.P. - Short Break

Walking the Kerry Way and Killarney N.P. - Short Break

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Walking the Kerry Way and Killarney N.P. - Short Break

5 Days Starting and ending in Killarney

Visiting: Killarney, Caherdaniel, Waterville, Cahersiveen, Glenbeigh

Tour operator:

Exodus

Tour code:

W04KE

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

Leisurely / Moderate

Age range:

8 to 99

Special diets catered:

Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:
English
Activities:

Trekking, Walking

This tour is no longer available

Tour Overview

Starting in the famous town of Killarney, boasting the magnificent 'Three Lakes of Killarney', your walking begins at Caherdaniel along country roads with stunning beach views then to Waterville - a fishing spot loved by Charlie Chaplin - up to a plateau with 360 degree views.From rugged cliffs to some of Europe's finest golden beaches, small friendly villages and velvety green fields to picturesque mountain ranges.

Highlights

  • Peaceful, beautiful walks in the south-west corner of Ireland

  • Killarney National Park: Ireland's oldest protected wilderness with Ireland's only herd of wild red deer

  • Based on our popular 7 night, Mystical">https://www.headwater.com/holidays/walking/ireland/W07KE.htm">Mystical Walking on the Kerry Way

  • Panoramic views of glistening lakes and rugged mountains

  • A million shades of green as the road follows the contours of the land

  • 10,000 years of dramatic Celtic history

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Killarney
Location: Killarney
Accommodation: Abbey Lodge
Meals Included: No Meals

Check into your B&B and then explore the town, choosing from one of its many
restaurants for dinner or enjoying some live music.

Day 2 : Caherdaniel To Waterville
Location: Caherdaniel, Waterville
Accommodation: The Villa, Waterville
Meals Included: Breakfast

After a transfer along the Ring of Kerry to sleepy little Caherdaniel, a
short but scenic walk takes you on country roads to a track that provides
amazing views of the beach and leads through one of Ireland's oldest natural
woodland with oak, ash, holly and birch trees. Once out of the woods you'll
climb to be rewarded with wonderful views over Ballinskelligs Bay, passing
ancient burial grounds. Before following the old 'butter road' back to
Waterville, you'll pass the statue of Charlie Chaplin, who liked to fish
here.

Day 3 : Waterville To Cahersiveen 22Km/14Mi/6Hr Or 31Km/19.5Mi/8Hr
Location: Waterville, Cahersiveen
Meals Included: Breakfast

We'll take you to Mastergeehy to start your walk - or you can walk the whole
way if you would like on a sunny day when the views are tremendous. From here
you'll follow country lanes and climb up to a lovely plateau giving 360
degree views over the coast and inland. Another drop and climb leads you to
the town of Cahersiveen where you can enjoy a drink before heading to your
B&B. *(Staying at Ring of Kerry B&B)*
If you prefer you can walk from the hotel, it is a lovely walk with views of
Lough Currane, to arrive at Mastergeehy.

Day 4 : Cahersiveen To Glenbeigh
Location: Cahersiveen, Glenbeigh
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Towers Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast

After a transfer to Deelis Bridge, you'll pick up an old 17th century 'stage
coach' mountain trail, passing the ruins of old Kells village and a panoramic
view of the old railway viaduct, soon to be a cycle greenway. After walking
across Windy Gap you'll be met with gorgeous views of the Dingle Peninsula
with Rossbeigh Strand and Inch Beach, famous for the film, Ryan's Daughter.
You'll finish with a forest trail through the fairy woods to Glenbeigh for
your last night, staying at the historic Towers Hotel, where the cast of
Ryan's Daughter stayed

Day 5 : Leave Glenbeigh
Location: Glenbeigh
Meals Included: No Meals

We take you to Killarney Station for your onward journey, or perhaps enjoy
extra nights in Killarney to finish your trip.

What's Included

  • Route directions and maps

  • Luggage transfers between hotels

  • All accommodation

  • All breakfasts

  • Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent

  • Meals

    3 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 0 dinners.

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance

  • Arrival and departure transfers (available for a supplement.)

  • Visas and vaccinations

  • Single supplements

  • Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)

  • Arrival and departure transfers (available for a supplement)

Accommodation

You'll stay in a mix of friendly bed and breakfasts, where you will be sure of a warm Irish welcome. Many towns offer pubs, bistros and restaurants serving tasty local food - the seafood is especially good!

It is easy to add extra nights in all of the towns - perhaps you'd like to visit Valencia Island or take a boat trip to the Skellig Islands.
Just ask your sales adviser to arrange.

Food

Irish food is not exactly famous, but what you will find is extremely good ingredients used to create basic and classic dishes, both Kerry beef and Kerry lamb, are certainly well known all over Ireland and further afield. You will see rack of lamb, lamb stew and shepherd’s pie, in most places. The county’s other basket is the Atlantic Ocean, and its rivers and loughs. Sea bream and Sea Bass are popular.Trout and Salmon can be served in many different ways, and there is an abundance of shell fish, local chowders are excellent and look out for crab gratin. Wine is readily available but of course one of the symbols of Ireland is Guinness, and we can say from experience that it tastes better in Ireland, but if have a thirst after a long walk, beware the Guinness is not poured quickly, many might say there is a certain amount of time you need to leave after filling the glass halfway up the harp. However it should be left until you see a vivid distinction between the dark body and the creamy white head. Only then can the rest of the glass be filled. Learning from the locals, you should order your second pint before you have finished your first! Craft beer is making a name for itself in Ireland and there are some excellent local ones. Then there is the Irish whiskey, the famous one being Bushmills and Jameson’s, and there are many local whiskies for you to try, the Dingle distillery produces a good whiskey and an excellent gin.

Check out our Q&As

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes.

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    8+ age people can go on this tour.

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Luggage transfers between hotels

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews of this Operator

Gergana Racheva  

Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team

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Stunning walking. Walking the Amalfi Coast

04-Nov-2021

This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.!

Paul Green  

It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

08-Oct-2021

This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained!

Mrs Y Morrison  

Fabulous company and trip

06-Jan-2023

We went overland from Cape Town to Zimbabwe through Botswana and Namibia. What a fantastic trip. Our first time with Exodus although we have travelled extensively around the world. We would highly recommend this company for such a brilliant trip - we got everything and more all at a good price. Thanks to everyone involved. We are looking at our next trip!

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19-Aug-2023

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I'v just come back from...

17-Jul-2022

I'v just come back from an amazing Wildlife & Wilderness trip in Botswana and I highly recommend Exodus Travels. Our guide Brian, was extremely knowledgeable on both the wildlife and history of Botswana and neighbouring countries. The other three staff, Abbis, Chief & Mr T, who accompanied us through out our 2 week trip, put in the hard work and made sure our camp was always prepared and that we we're well fed and looked after. The tour took us to some beautiful places and we saw some amazing wildlife, and on several occasions this was due to Brian's knowledge of the area and wildlife behaviour. Exodus have been very quick to respond to any queries I had, and the whole experience ran smoothly. I was also pleased to hear that during lockdown they provided staff with food packages 👍. I'd normally go on self organised trips, however, with this trip, the tour and guide Brian took us to places not possible otherwise and showed us things that we would'v missed out on. All of which were the highlights of the tour.

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After 14 roup adventure holidays...

26-Nov-2023

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Alison Payton (Google Reviewer)  

I've done 8 trips in...

17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer.

Jacquelyn Moore (Google Reviewer)  

Food came quickly. Staff very...

07-Mar-2024

Food came quickly. Staff very friendly and polite . However the chef or person preparing the food did not seem to read the menu! If it says a meal should come with vegetables, you should not have to ask for them. They served shepherds pie with garlic bread! The munchies ice cream sundae said it should come in a glass with a flake but came in a little bowl with just a few munchies! When asking the staff were happy to replace and correct but customer should get what they order and what menu says first time round!!

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If you like to be...

07-Sep-2023

If you like to be mistreated Exodus is perfect for you. If you enjoy terrible choices for hotels and pseudo restaurants Exodus is perfect for you. Careless about their clients and loveless about their propositions. Exodus has been a dissatisfaction and disappointment about every dealing i and my group have had with him. Especially a man called Simone who just cares about the money he can get from you couldn’t care less about service.

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus charges.

    Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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