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Ireland: walking the Kerry Way, Dingle and Beara

8 days walking in Kerry and west Cork: three nights in Killarney for the Old Kenmare Road and the Gap of Dunloe, three in Dingle for Mount Brandon and the Dingle Way, and a night on the Beara Peninsula with Bere Island and Allihies.

8 jours · Killarney à Cork · jusqu'à 12 voyageurs

Les faits

En bref

Durée
8 jours, 7 nuits
Départ et arrivée
Killarney à Cork
Taille du groupe
7 à 12 voyageurs
Trajet le plus long
4 h le jour 7Aucun trajet ne dépasse 4 heures.
Niveau d'activité

Actif

Five days of 4 to 6 hours on foot, about 10 to 15 km a day, on old roads, forest tracks, bog paths, beaches and open hillside, with climbs of about 250 to 500 m; the active option on Mount Brandon reaches 952 m. Paths are often wet and muddy, and some are rough and stony. Every walking day has a shorter variant of about 2 hours from the same start, and the van can collect you partway on most days. Days 7 and 8 have about 2 hours of easy walking.

Repas compris
7 petits-déjeuners, 6 repas du midi, 2 repas du soir
Chambre individuelle
+ CAD 830 (prix estimé)
Saison
May to September

Points forts

Pourquoi ce voyage

  • The Old Kenmare Road on the Kerry Way, an old track over the hills behind Torc Waterfall in Killarney National Park
  • Walking the Gap of Dunloe end to end, then a boat back through the three lakes of Killarney to Ross Castle
  • The Dingle Way along the coast by Minard Castle, after a morning on Inch Beach
  • The Saints' Road from Kilmalkedar church to the foot of Mount Brandon, with the summit for those who want it
  • The Dingle Way from Ventry to Dunquin, high above the sea, with the Blasket Islands ahead
  • The Healy Pass over the Caha Mountains and a walk on Bere Island
  • The old copper mines above Allihies at the far end of the Beara Peninsula
  • Luggage moved every day, and a van waiting at the end of every walk

Ce qui distingue ce voyage

  • Des trajets courts, tous publiés

    Chaque trajet est indiqué jour par jour, et aucun ne dépasse 4 heures.

  • Le temps libre fait partie du programme

    Le temps libre et les choix sont indiqués les jours où ils ont lieu.

  • En solo, sans pénalité

    Une chambre individuelle coûte + CAD 830 (prix estimé).

Jour par jour

Itinéraire

Le trajet le plus long dure 4 h, le jour 7.

IRELANDDINGLE PENINSULAIVERAGHBEARAAtlantic OceanDingle BayKenmare BayBantry BayShannon Estuary123KillarneyDays 1 to 4Ross CastleDays 1, 3Torc WaterfallDay 2KenmareDays 2, 7Gap of DunloeDay 3Inch BeachDay 4AnnascaulDay 4Minard CastleDay 4DingleDays 4 to 7Gallarus OratoryDay 5Mount BrandonDay 5VentryDay 6DunquinDay 6Healy PassDay 7CastletownbereDays 7 to 8Bere IslandDay 7AllihiesDay 8CorkDay 8

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Arrive in Killarney

Shannon Airport to Kerry Airport and Killarney, then the Lough Leane shore to Ross Castle

  • Welcome dinner
  • Nuit : Killarney
  • Environ 2.5 h de route

Matin

Your See Sight Tours guide meets the group at Shannon Airport (SNN) at about 12:30 pm, after the morning flights from North America. We drive south through County Limerick by Adare and Abbeyfeale into Kerry, about two and a quarter hours, collecting anyone flying into Kerry Airport (KIR) at Farranfore on the way; if you come by train from Dublin, we meet you at the hotel in Killarney town. After check-in, the first walk is a gentle one to stretch the legs after the flight: from the edge of town into Killarney National Park and along the shore of Lough Leane to Ross Castle, a 15th-century tower house we see from the outside, about 5 km there and back on level paths. It is a chance to try your boots and learn names.

Soir

In the evening we sit down together for a welcome dinner and a briefing on the week: how the walks are paced, the shorter variants, what goes in the day pack and how the luggage moves.

Compris

  • Group transfer from Shannon Airport (SNN), with pickups at Kerry Airport (KIR) and Killarney station
  • Walk with your guide along Lough Leane to Ross Castle (outside)
  • Welcome dinner and walking briefing

Option plus facile : Skip the walk and rest at the hotel before dinner.

Temps libre : Free between check-in and the late-afternoon walk

Activité : About 1.5 hours on level park paths.

  1. Killarney3 nuits
  2. Dingle3 nuits
  3. Castletownbere1 nuit
  4. Corkarrivée
  • Étape avec nuitée
  • Excursion d'une journée
  • En bateau ou en train
Imprimer l'itinéraire

Faune et météo : Kerry is wet, and the hills make their own weather: a clear morning in Dingle can mean cloud on Mount Brandon by noon, so the guide picks the Brandon day on the forecast. May and June have the longest light, with dusk after 10 pm. Killarney National Park holds Ireland's only native herd of red deer, often seen near the Old Kenmare Road; gannets, choughs and seals are common on the Dingle and Beara coasts, and dolphins are sometimes seen from the Bere Island ferry. Midges can bite on still evenings in summer.

Vous voulez recevoir ce programme par courriel?

Recevez l'itinéraire jour par jour par courriel, ou posez-nous vos questions sur ce voyage. Un conseiller en voyages vous répond le jour même ou le jour ouvrable suivant.

Avant de réserver

Ce voyage est-il pour vous?

Ce voyage vous convient si vous recherchez

  • Regular walkers who are happy with 4 to 6 hours on foot in changeable weather
  • Walkers who want the Kerry Way and the Dingle Way without navigating, booking B&Bs or carrying luggage
  • Couples and friends of different fitness: one can take the full walk and the other the shorter one
  • Solo walkers who want company, a guide and a fair single supplement

Ce voyage ne vous convient pas si vous recherchez

  • Anyone looking for a sightseeing tour with short strolls: see our Dublin, Kerry and Galway trip instead
  • Walkers who want to walk the whole Kerry Way or Dingle Way end to end; we walk selected stages
  • Anyone who needs dry weather or level paths: paths are wet, boggy and stony
  • Travellers who want Dublin, the Cliffs of Moher or Galway in the same trip

Réservez vos vols une fois votre place confirmée.

7 nuits

Où vous logerez

Vos hôtels sont nommés dans la confirmation de votre voyage.

  • Killarney3 nuits
  • Dingle3 nuits
  • Castletownbere1 nuit

Un seul prix

Ce que le prix comprend

Compris

Hébergement

  • 7 nights: 3 in Killarney, 3 in Dingle and 1 in Castletownbere
  • Central hotels or guesthouses of a 3-star-plus standard with private bathrooms, a lounge or bar and somewhere to dry boots; we name each hotel when we confirm your dates
  • Rooms shared, or your own for a supplement

Transport

  • Group transfer from Shannon Airport (SNN) on day 1, with pickups at Kerry Airport (KIR) and Killarney station
  • Group transfer to Cork Airport (ORK) and Cork Kent station on day 8
  • A private minivan and professional driver for the group all week, sized for 7 to 12 guests, meeting every walk at its end
  • Luggage moved between hotels every time
  • The boat from Lord Brandon's Cottage to Ross Castle through the Killarney lakes
  • The ferry to Bere Island and back

Votre guide

  • A See Sight Tours guide with the group for the whole trip, from Shannon Airport to Cork
  • A local walking guide with mountain leader training on days 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, so the full walk and the shorter walk are led separately
  • The site guides at Muckross House

Activités

  • Killarney: the Lough Leane shore to Ross Castle (outside)
  • The Kerry Way: Torc Waterfall and the Old Kenmare Road
  • Muckross House guided tour (on the day 2 shorter walk)
  • The Gap of Dunloe on foot to Lord Brandon's Cottage
  • Inch Beach and the Dingle Way from Annascaul by Minard Castle to Lispole
  • Gallarus Oratory and Kilmalkedar church
  • The Saints' Road and the Pilgrims' Path on Mount Brandon
  • The Dingle Way from Ventry to Dunquin
  • The Great Blasket Centre (in season)
  • A coffee stop in Kenmare and the Healy Pass
  • A guided walk on Bere Island
  • The Allihies copper mine trail
  • All parking and site fees for included stops

Repas

  • 7 breakfasts
  • 6 lunches: packed walkers' lunches on days 2, 3, 5 and 6, and sit-down lunches on day 4 in Annascaul and day 7 in Castletownbere
  • 3 dinners: a welcome dinner in Killarney, a dinner with live traditional music in Dingle and a farewell dinner in Castletownbere

Non compris

  • International flights, and trains to Killarney or from Cork
  • Visa, if your passport needs one (Canadian and US passports do not)
  • Travel insurance, which should cover hill walking
  • Lunches on days 1 and 8, and dinners on days 2, 3, 4 and 6
  • Drinks, including at the music dinner
  • The jaunting car through the Gap of Dunloe
  • Tips
  • Walking boots, waterproofs and other personal gear
  • Personal expenses
  • Extra hotel nights before or after the trip

Suppléments

Chambre individuelle
CAD 830 (prix estimé)

Quand partir

Dates et prix

Choisissez votre date de départ au moment de votre demande de réservation. Nous vérifions cette date et la confirmons dans votre devis.

Vous préférez voyager sans groupe ni guide? Demandez-nous d'organiser vos hôtels, vos transports et vos visites de ville pour voyager en autonomie.

Avant de réserver

Conditions de réservation

Rien n'est facturé maintenant. Les conditions complètes et le barème d'annulation accompagnent votre devis, avant que vous acceptiez.

Adresses de l'entreprise

See Sight Tours Trips (USA): 3172 N Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89108, United StatesSee Sight Tours Trips (Canada): 5305 50 Avenue, #1091, Red Deer, AB T4N 4B6, Canada+1-888-961-6584

Avis des voyageurs

Ce que disent nos voyageurs

Avis de voyageurs ayant participé à nos visites d'une journée.

Cornelius Amann
06 octobre 2026
google

5/5

Parminder did a great job guiding us around, giving us tips & teaching us the history of the falls. A great experience!

Jane
06 octobre 2026
gyg

5/5

Good views of the surrounding area of Halifax in a comfortable minivan

Susan
06 octobre 2026
gyg

5/5

June was brilliant- made good contact beforehand and really attentive and knowledgeable. Made me feel like I was special- something only experience can do. Thank you June.

Tom L
05 octobre 2026
tripadvisor

5/5

Our host was very knowledgeable, friendly and even provided some humor.

MandL83
05 octobre 2026
tripadvisor

5/5

Peter was a very good guide, giving us insight into the various parts of the Park, including parking lot congestion details, trail and viewing location suggestions.

Darren O
05 octobre 2026
tripadvisor

5/5

Excellent morning spent with my guide Nancy. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed my trip

4.7/5 sur 38 601 avis de voyageurs

Bon à savoir

Questions

What does the Kerry walking trip price include?

Seven nights in central hotels, 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 3 dinners, airport transfers at both ends, a private minivan and driver, daily luggage moves, your See Sight Tours guide throughout, a local walking guide on five days, the Gap of Dunloe boat, the Bere Island ferry and every visit in the day plan. Drinks, tips and the jaunting car are extra.

How fit do I need to be for this walking trip?

You should be comfortable walking 4 to 6 hours, about 10 to 15 km, on wet and uneven paths with climbs of up to about 500 m, several days in a row. If that is more than you want on some days, each walking day has a shorter walk of about 2 hours, led separately from the same start.

How big is the group?

The small-group trip runs with 7 to 12 guests in a minivan. That size fits the narrow lanes to the trailheads, splits easily into a full walk and a shorter walk with two leaders, and sits at one table for lunch.

Who leads the walks?

A See Sight Tours guide is with the group for the whole trip, from Shannon Airport to Cork. On the five walking days a local walking guide with mountain leader training joins, so the full walk and the shorter walk each have a leader. A professional driver moves the luggage and meets every walk at its end.

Do I have to carry my luggage?

No. Your suitcase rides in the van and goes to the next hotel; you carry only a day pack with water, layers, waterproofs and your packed lunch. Most walks are linear and end where the van is waiting, so nobody walks back to the start.

I'm travelling solo. Do I pay a single supplement?

Only if you want a room of your own, which is from CAD 830 more and shown before you book, with no surprise later. If you would rather share, tell us when you request to book and we will say whether a same-gender roommate match is possible on your date.

When is the best time to walk in Kerry?

May to September. The days are long, the Gap of Dunloe boats and the Great Blasket Centre are running, and the high ground on Mount Brandon is at its most reliable. May, June and September are quieter on the trails than July and August. Rain is likely on some days in any month.

What happens if it rains, or Mount Brandon is in cloud?

We walk in most rain, as the paths and the van are set up for it. In high wind or low cloud the guide chooses the lower walk, swaps the Brandon day with the Dingle Way day, or turns back early. Safety decisions on the hill are the guide's, and nobody is left to walk alone.

How does booking work?

Choose a date and send a request to book. We confirm your place within 24 hours, and no payment is taken when you send the request. Prices are per person sharing a room, taxes included: the small group starts from CAD 4,890, and private from CAD 8,800.

Can we walk privately, self-guided or on our own dates?

Yes. Besides the small group, the trip runs as a private trip for your party only, on a date you choose, with your own guide, walking guide and vehicle. If you would rather walk independently on your own dates, ask us from the dates section and we will quote hotels, luggage moves and transfers.

Do I need a visa for Ireland?

Not with a Canadian or US passport for a tourist visit; bring a passport valid for your whole stay. Ireland is outside the Schengen area and sets its own rules, so other nationalities should check before booking. We will help with any questions when you book.

Do we walk the whole Kerry Way?

No. The Kerry Way is a waymarked loop of about 200 km, which takes most people nine or ten days. We walk two of its best stages around Killarney, the Old Kenmare Road and the Gap of Dunloe, then two stages of the Dingle Way, Mount Brandon and Beara, staying in three bases instead of moving every night.

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