Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Cork
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Killarney National Park's natural beauty
- Visit historic Muckross House and Gardens
- Drive the scenic Ring of Kerry route
- Discover picturesque villages like Sneem and Waterville
- Enjoy breathtaking coastal views and mountain landscapes
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Killarney National Park
- Visit to Muckross House and Gardens
- Scenic drive along the Ring of Kerry
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: We will depart Cork at 8:20am, and make our way across the rolling Cork and Kerry Mountains.
First we will stop in Killarney Town! Regularly voted the most beautiful town in Ireland, Killarney is the gateway to both Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula. Nestled in the valley beneath Ireland's highest mountain range, and surrounded by lakes Killarney boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in Ireland. Lined with lovely shops, pubs and traditional arts and crafts stores, this true gem is a must see for every traveler who visits our motherland. Catch a coffee and breakfast, or use the time to visit St.Mary's Cathedral or Killarney House and Gardens. You will visit and learn about the National Park again towards the end of Ring of Kerry.
Pass by: Pass through Killorglin, the home of the ancient Celtic festival Puck Fair. Dating back to 1613., this is one of the oldest festivals in the world where a goat is crowned king of the village and placed on a pedestal for 3 day in August each year. People come from far and wide to pay homage to the king goat and enjoy the festivities of street stalls, music, and much more. This section of the tour takes you along part of the famous "Ring of Kerry" driving route.
We enjoy a scenic drive along some parts of the famous Dingle Peninsula. We stop for photos en route with amazing views of Dingle Bay, Skellig rocks, Inch beach. . This ideal setting is perfect for panoramic photographs admits the Wild Atlantic Way. **Dingle Bay separates Iveragh Peninsula (Ring of Kerry) and Dingle Peninsula. We also have a Dingle Day Tour available daily!**
Picturesque little village overlooking Ballinskelligs Bay with its own beautiful beach, famed by the Skellig Rocks with their early Christian monastery. A regular visitor, Charlie Chaplin loved Waterville and hence the statue in his honor, unveiled in 1998. It is also home to one of Ireland's finest golf clubs and most famed footballer Mick O'Dwyer and Mick O'Connell.
We take a stop in the charming village of Sneem. This is one of Ireland's most colorful and charming villages. With two squares and a beautiful bridge in the middle of the village, this is where the River Sneem meets the currents of Kenmare Bay. It was also the regular holiday choice or Charles de Gaulle.
Pass by: One of the most beautiful and admired national parks in the world, Killarney national park was the first of its kind established in Ireland in 1932. With magnificent views of the Lakes of Killarney and Black Valley, the park gives you an opportunity to enjoy a walk in this amazing landscape and spend time strolling along the lakes.
Torc Waterfall is a 18m high waterfall which cascades through the wooded Friers Glenn. We take a stop at this magnificent natural site of beauty. Enjoy a short walk , and maybe even see the red deer which are well known inhabitants of the Killarney national park . The waterfall has a public hiking path that stretches to the top of Torc Mountain.
Pass by: We relax as we make our way over the Cork and Kerry mountains back to the rebel city at approx 7 pm after a fun-filled, inspired and most memorable day at the Ring of Kerry.
Meeting point
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Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- The tour involves a full day of travel; plan accordingly for meals and personal needs.
- Check the weather forecast for the day of the tour to dress appropriately.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring Muckross House and Gardens.
- Bring a light jacket or sweater, as weather conditions can change throughout the day.
- Consider bringing a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and historic sites.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Toddlers/Babies require a childseat/booster. Please advise at time of booking.
- Bookings made through Viator will automatically be signed up for the pickup point and collection time specified in the booking.
- If you wish to change your reservation to one of the other pick-up locations offered by Paddywagon Tours, you will need to contact us by telephone or email not later than 17:00 the evening prior so that we can guarantee the change. Please note that changes are only guaranteed once confirmed in writing by us.
Traveler reviews
Professional and dedicated tour guide
Full-day tour with many stops, some of which are just short photo stops. Extensive information in a relaxed manner from the tour guide during the trip, also a lot of background about Ireland and Irish history. Lunch is not included in the price, nor is the tour with the horse-drawn carriage. But it is worth it, and this initiative is gladly supported. Good English skills are helpful - even though the tour guide naturally makes sure that no one gets lost. It should also be taken into account that the weather can change rapidly. Ireland is simply Ireland. In any case, it depends on a professional tour guide - and that is fully provided here.
Ring of Kerry
Lots of sites, the delivery was quite dry in terms of knowledge of sites and area which was disengaging, average lunch stop. Good if you want to get around a bit but don’t want no frills
Excellent tour of the Ring of Kerry with an amazing tour guide!!!
Absolutely loved the ring of Kerry tour! We stopped at a few small towns which were amazing. We had time to eat, shop, and take plenty of beautiful pictures. We felt totally immersed in the culture!!! Killarney national Park tour was the best as we opted to pay the 16 extra euros for the horse and carriage ride which I am so grateful that our tour guide for our excursion recommended! And speaking of our tour guide, Connor with Paddy tours was THE BEST! This lad knows his history of Ireland. Plus he was an excellent driver. He was friendly, professionals and the most knowledgeable tour guide we have ever experienced. Also loved that he was fun! Told cute jokes, and answered all questions that tourists had about Ireland and gave recommendations for other attractions. I strongly recommend Paddy Tours but only if you can have Connor as your guide!!! This trip was perfect for us!!!!
Weather can make or break this tour
Bus loads almost outside my hotel. The bus is mixed with people doing the Dingle Tour but they will split the group in two at Killarney. Weather can make or break this tour. Kerry Bog Village Museum is worth visiting to see traditional rural life. Optional horse carriage rides in Killarney. Lots of stops and late lunch at 2pm so have snacks. Village of Sneem colorful afternoon stop.
Many Shades of Green!
This was a great tour with lots of stops along the way to take beautiful pictures! We saw several cute towns and so many shades of green!