Sustainable Ring of Kerry Rail Tour from Dublin
About this activity
Highlights
- Scenic train journey through Irish countryside
- Explore Killarney National Park's natural beauty
- Visit historic Muckross House and Gardens
- Discover picturesque coastal villages along the Ring of Kerry
- Experience Ireland's rich cultural heritage firsthand
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip train travel from Dublin to Killarney
- Guided tour of the Ring of Kerry
- Visit to Killarney National Park and Muckross House
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
We take the train from Dublin to Killarney where we onto the coach to do the Ring of Kerry. There are plenty of stops along the Ring of Kerry for morning tea, lunch and photo stops, etc. Ireland’s highest mountains are located in Kerry, and Carrantuohill – which can be seen en route – is the highest, standing at 1041 metres high. An essential part of any visit to Ireland, this tour circles the magnificent MacGillycuddy Reeks and runs through its many passes and valleys along the shores of Dingle Bay and Kenmare Bay. The natural beauty of the Ring of Kerry provides many photo opportunities, as it passes through the many picturesque villages such as Glenbeigh, Waterville and Sneem. We return via Ladies View, the famous Lakes of Killarney and through the Oakwoods of Killarney's magnificent National Park.
Meeting point
Start Location
Heuston Station, Saint James, Dublin, Ireland
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves a full day of travel and exploration; plan accordingly.
- Meals and beverages are not included; consider bringing snacks or purchasing along the way.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for varied terrains.
- Bring a light rain jacket, as weather can be unpredictable.
- Ensure your camera is charged to capture the stunning landscapes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Check in at 6:40AM! Train departs at 7am & it does not wait. Our yellow check-in stand is located close to the Customer Service Desk at Heuston Station where our representative will be waiting for you in their BRIGHT yellow jacket!
- Due to operational reasons it may, on occasion, be necessary to alter certain itineraries.
- Children U16 cannot book independently. They must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
- WHEELCHAIR POLICY: Our tours are a combination of train and luxury coach and include a moderate level of physical activity, such as short walks to meeting points etc. Unfortunately even the most modern luxury coaches (buses) are not wheelchair friendly, thus our tours are not suitable for those with mobility issues, and regretfully walkers, wheelchairs and mobility scooters cannot be accommodated on our tours.
- This tour offers stops en route for photographs, shopping, etc.
Traveler reviews
Ring of Kerry Rail Tour
Tour really showed the picturesque landscape of Ireland’s Ring of Kerry. Train from Dublin to Killarney was very relaxing. Then the bus throughout Kerry was fantastic. Norm was a terrific guide and kept us informed on everything around us. We made a couple of stops along the way that were not included in the door. I would highly recommend you save yourself 8 euros and bypass the museum. Enjoy a nice Irish coffee in the Inn instead! Museum was awful. The other stop was a demonstration from a herder showing his dogs bringing sheep down from the hills. It was the best 7 euros we spent… it was truly amazing to watch these dogs at work. Overall the tour was great. In the 14 hours you are on it, you will see some of the best views in all of Ireland.
Not what we expected
Andrew met us at the Dublin train station and got us to Kilarney. Then he handed us over to a different tour company and their driver. It was a day of just driving. Not much time at any one place. Often you had to choose between using the toilet or seeing a local sight. The most time we had was 1 hour for lunch. Otherwise it was 15 or 20 minutes max. Back at Kilarney Andrew gave us a quick tour of the town before our loooong train ride back to Dublin. Andrew was funny, kind, helpful, and informative. Andrew was the best part of the trip, the rest was a bust for us. Next time we will just do a bus trip to the west as we have longer stops and it's much, much cheaper.
Beautiful Landscape and Delightful Conversation!
Our group of 3 were the only participants traveling on the day trip. Our guide, Andrew, was friendly, helpful, and engaging on the train rides to/from Kerry. Andrew showed us around Killarney and gave us his knowledgeable tips and trivia facts!! We joined a bus tour around the Ring of Kerry. There were a few stops, mostly short photo opportunities. The driver was efficient and helpful. Highly recommend if you only have a day to see the sights in that part of the country.
Ring of Kerry
Wonderful tour guides and driver, (Batman) extremely knowledgable and a wonderful story teller.The sheep herding experience was once in a lifetime.
Amazing Scenery
This was a long day that started and ended with a train ride, Dublin to Killarney and back. Joe was our guide on the train and he was a kindly humorous man who my wife and I just loved. Once in Killarney we climbed aboard a bus for the famed Ring of Kerry. I was so looking forward to this tour because of its reputation, but also because my family comes from the region. The ring of Kerry is a beautiful 110 mile twisting narrow road that has some of the ruggedest and most scenic vistas in Ireland. The problem was, in the counterclockwise direction that the tour bus’s are required to traverse, the beautiful views of Dingle Bay and the Atlantic Ocean were all on our right side and we were on the left. We did have some views of the Macgullicuddy Reeks and Killarney National Park, but due to the incessant rain that day, between the impending fog and the heavy rain, it was hard to see. My wife and I had taken five other tours which the rain and sunshine seemed to take turns, sadly this day it rained continually. We did stop a few times for pictures and the sheep herding show with the border collie and whistles was amazing. Take this tour, and sit on the right side of the bus if you can.