The 3 Day The Ring of Kerry Private Tour
Our 3 day private tour of Kerry takes in some of the islands most outstanding scenery. From the dramatic mountains of the Macgillicuddy Reeks to the drama of the Atlantic Coastline, the kingdom of Kerry has it all. Join one of our local driver guides on a private tour around the Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula and discover the main highlights and hidden gems of this unique landscape.
What Do Our Private Tours of Ireland Include?
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Your own professional driver guide
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Luxury Private Tour Transport
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2 Nights Boutique & Luxury Style Accommodations
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Full breakfasts each morning
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A selection of activities and sightseeing each day
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Off the beaten path & away from the crowds.
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Explore Iconic Destinations: Visit Ireland’s top attractions, including the Cliffs of Moher, Giants Causeway, Aran Islands and Dublin's historic sites. Our tour covers both well-known landmarks and hidden gems, ensuring a comprehensive experience of Ireland’s rich culture and history.
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Flexible Itineraries: Tailor your private tour to suit your interests. Whether you’re passionate about Irish history, natural wonders, or local cuisine, we can customize the itinerary to create your perfect adventure.​
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Scenic Drives: Experience breathtaking drives along the Wild Atlantic Way and through the Ancient East, with picturesque stops along the way. Capture the stunning Irish landscapes, from rolling hills to rugged coastlines.
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Authentic Experiences: Engage with local culture through culinary experiences, traditional music, small towns and folklore storytelling. Immerse yourself in the warmth and hospitality of the Irish people as you discover their traditions.​​​
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Comfort and Convenience: Travel in comfort with our private transportation, ensuring a stress-free journey throughout your Ireland tour. Enjoy the flexibility of traveling at your own pace, making this the perfect choice for families, couples, seniors and groups.
Tour Highlights
Distance Travelled:
Approx 1,000km
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Attraction Highlights:​
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The Ring of Kerry
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The Dingle Peninsula
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Ireland's Ancient East
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The Golden Vale​
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Torc Waterfall
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Activity Highlights:​
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Rock of Cashel Tour
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Ring of Kerry Drive
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Slea Head Drive
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Tour Pace: Fast Paced Adventure
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Choose Your Style...
Remember you can always change this tour to suit your own pace, interests and requirements. Just contact us and tell us what you would like.
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3 Day Private Tour of Ireland
The Tour Itinerary
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Highlights of The Kingdom of Kerry
The Ring of Kerry
The Ring of Kerry is a 179km stretch of narrow, typical Irish west coast roads offering stunning backdrops of mountains, lakes, rivers, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Our private route begins in the majestic Killarney National Park, travels through the fascinating village of Killorglin—where you will hear about the unusual King Puck—and hits the coastline where Ireland’s highest mountains meet the sea.
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The drama intensifies as we journey across to Valentia Island, offering views of Skellig Michael, one of the most important UNESCO World Heritage sites in the world. Along the way, we pass the hometowns of "The Great Liberator" Daniel O'Connell and the heavyweight champion Steve "Crusher" Casey, as well as Charlie Chaplin's favorite holiday spot.
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Killarney National Park
We begin our adventure in Killarney National Park, 26,000 acres of diverse landscape and historic settlements. To truly enrich your experience, we include the park’s most iconic highlights:
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Muckross House & Gardens: An exquisite Tudor mansion from 1843. From the gardens, you can enjoy panoramic views of the lakes and mountains.
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Torc Waterfall: Just a short walk from Muckross, this magnificent waterfall is a must-see attraction. We highly recommend this stop to witness the waters cascading through the lush greenery.
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Ladies View: As we ascend, we stop at this world-famous vantage point. Named after Queen Victoria’s ladies-in-waiting, Ladies View offers the most breathtaking photo opportunities of the entire Killarney valley.
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Ross Castle & Boat Trips: This 15th-century Gaelic tower house sits on the banks of the lower lake. For a unique perspective, you can take a boat tour to the nearby Inishfallen Island to explore its early Christian ruins.
The Gap of Dunloe
The Gap of Dunloe is a spectacular mountain pass between the highest mountain peaks in Ireland - The Macillicuddy reeks and the fanciful named Purple mountain.
The views are stunning and can only be reached only on small transport like our own. The roads wind and roll through the valley. Five stunning lakes will be encountered along the way meaning plenty of chances for some of the best photo opportunities in Ireland.
Depending on time and preference you can spice up your visit by travel through the Gap of Dunloe by jaunting car, pony or hike.
Rosses Castle & Inishfallen Island
Rosses castle is one of the highlights in the Killarney National Park. It is a beautifully restored 15th century gaelic towerhouse on the banks of Killarney's lower lake. It is a serene and tranquil setting offering incredible views to the mountains of the Macillicuddy Reeks.
You can explore the banks of the river. Perhaps take a boat trip to the nearby Inishfallen Island or explore the castle grounds.
Like us you no doubt will fall in love with this small section of the national park.
Muckross House & Gardens
Muckross House & gardens are located on the Muckross peninusla between two lakes in the Killarney national park. The exquisite tudor mansion dates to 1843 and was built for Henry Arthur Herbert.
From the mansion stunning views across the lakes of Killarney and a view of the mountain ranges in the distance provide ample opportunites for walking and photography. Horse and cart rides is also an option to enjoy more of the surroundings.
Valentia Island
Valentia Island is one of Ireland's most enchanting destinations, sitting just off the coast of the Wild Atlantic Way. Accessible by bridge from the mainland, the island offers a unique blend of prehistoric wonders and stunning coastal scenery.
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A highlight of any visit is the chance to see the famous Tetrapod footprints—fossilized tracks in the limestone rock that are over 350 million years old.
For those who enjoy the outdoors, a short walk along Bray Head provides some of the best panoramic views of the rugged coastline. To top off the visit, the island is home to some of the most delicious local ice cream in Ireland, perfect for a break during your private tour.
The Skellig Islands
The Skellig Coast is home to one of the most isolated and astonishing UNESCO World Heritage sites on the planet: Skellig Michael. These jagged peaks rise 230 meters out of the wild Atlantic Ocean, located 13km from the Kerry coast.
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Between the 6th and 8th centuries, early Christian hermit priests lived here in incredible isolation, building unique stone beehive huts on the cliff faces. While the rest of Europe entered the Dark Ages, Christianity clung to the edges of these unique islands.
Today, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Skelligs from the mainland or, depending on the season and weather, we can help you arrange a boat tour to experience these mysterious islands up close.
The Dingle Peninsula
The famous Dingle peninsula show cases some of the west of Ireland's most beautiful scenery with the towering Mount Brandon to the north and the Wild Atlantic ocean to the west.
A 40km drive around Dingle reveals a mix of uniquely Irish wonders, like the Iron age ring fort of Dunbeg or the early Christain oratories and beehive huts like Gallarus Oratory.
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We will greet you at the arrivals of whichever airport you arrive into in Ireland and take you to your hotel. We will cover all accommodations during your time in Ireland and we will drop you back at the airport to wave goodbye at the end of your travels :)
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