Walking the Kerry Way and Killarney N.P. - Short Break
Walking the Kerry Way and Killarney N.P. - Short Break
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:
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:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
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
Itinerary
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
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Route directions and maps
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Luggage transfers between hotels
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All accommodation
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All breakfasts
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Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
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Meals
3 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 0 dinners.
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Arrival and departure transfers (available for a supplement.)
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Visas and vaccinations
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Single supplements
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Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
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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
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
8+ age people can go on this tour.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Luggage transfers between hotels
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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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.
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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.
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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.
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