Dingle and Slea Head Private Tour
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Included / Excluded
- Private transportation
- Food & drinks Not Included
Itinerary
It is best known for its 5km Blue Flag beach, which stretches across Dingle Bay, taking in the magnificent views of the Dingle Peninsula and Ring of Kerry (Iveragh Peninsula) with the backdrop of the Slieve Mish Mountains and the MacGillycuddy Reeks to the southeast.
The pretty fishing port of Dingle - Daingin Uí Chúis - nestles on the edge of a large natural estuary on the southwestern coast of the Dingle Peninsula. On the southern edge of a mountain ridge that separates the east from the western end of the Peninsula, all roads lead through Dingle town. With a population of 2,000 and a large hinterland, this is the hub and commercial centre for the Dingle Peninsula. From the harbor front, colorful buildings and ancient street patterns clamber up the green hilly lowlands of the Brandon mountain range that protectively guards the town from the north. A creative and imaginative place, Dingle is a town of many charms, known for quality food and restaurants, interesting shops and galleries, a friendly dolphin, and vibrant street life.
Slea Head Drive, one of Ireland's most scenic routes, takes you on a journey through historic sites, Irish-speaking villages, famous Hollywood film locations, with close-up views of the world-renowned Blasket Islands and distant views of the Skellig Islands on the southwestern horizon. The Slea Head Drive (Slí Cheann Sléibhe) is a circular route, forming part of the Wild Atlantic Way, beginning and ending in Dingle, that takes in a large number of attractions and stunning views on the western end of the Dingle Peninsula. Travelers are strongly advised to travel clockwise in order to avoid meeting the large tour buses that frequent the route during the summer. Part of the Slea Head cliff road is very narrow and single lane only. The route is suitable for motorists but is also enjoyed by cyclists - bicycles can be hired at a number of locations in Dingle.
Only accessible for cars or mini-vans. The Conor Pass is one of the highest mountain passes in Ireland and provides the most dramatic and scenic way of crossing from the north to south coast of the Dingle Peninsula. This narrow, twisting road runs for 12kms between the town of Dingle on the south and Kilmore Cross on the north of the peninsula, where roads fork to Cloghane/Brandon or Castlegregory. The views from the road are breathtaking, with a glaciated landscape of mountains, corrie lakes, and a broad sweeping valley spread out below.
Dunquin Pier is located in a stunning scenery on a coastal stretch framed by huge cliffs. A narrow road winds its way down to the pier, where the shortest ferry connection to Blasket Islands goes.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Stroller Accessible
Traveler reviews
Amazing day
David our host was fantastic and very informative. He skipped the places we weren’t as interested and allowed more time in other areas. Dingle is stunning and stop at the museum representing the Basket Islands.
What can we say? Being...
What can we say? Being given a tour by a Kerry born and bred local guide through some of the world’s most beautiful scenery was nothing but perfection! Jim was a terrific driver too and made us feel very comfortable on those narrow winding roads.
Great Tour
Frank our guide was a pleasure to be with. Lots of information and excellent vehicle as well. I would highly recommend him.
It was ok
We found out the morning of the tour that the scheduled driver called out sick. The driver who filled in was friendly, but was not from the area and had limited knowledge or recommendations as to what we should see. We cut the tour short so we could experience more of the area on our own.
Great Experience!
Our driver was wonderful, the van was very comfortable, and I would highly recommend this experience. Booking a private tour in a van vs. a group tour on a huge motorcoach is definitely the way to go if you can swing it. I was traveling with 3 friends so splitting the cost was helpful. I would absolutely recommend this tour.