Ring of Kerry & Skellig Ring - Private Tour
- 6–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The Ring of Kerry/ Skellig day tour is a circular tour over 100 miles long. It starts from and returns to Killarney. It is considered to be Ireland’s most scenic tourist drive - taking in some of Ireland's most spectacular landscapes and seascapes. You will experience a rich and endless succession of viewing delights. Following a pick up from your accommodation and tour orientation in Killarney we will follow Irelands' most scenic road drive: Ring of Kerry route to Killorglin where we join the Wild Atlantic Way and then proceed around the Skellig Ring.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Local taxes
- Fuel surcharge
- Transport by private vehicle
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
The Kerry Bog village gives you a fascinateing insight into how people lived and worked in the late 19th century. You will step back in time and take a wonderful look at Ireland's rural history, heritage and lifestyle. The village has period thatched cottages, fully furnished with authentic antiques complete with sound effects and figurines. Here you will also see the great Irish Wolfhound & the Kerry Bog Ponies.
Cahergall Ring Fort dates from 500BC. This is a very impressive site with walls approx 6m high and some 3m thick this dry stone wall fort is one of the best examples of an early medieval stone fort to be found on the Ring of Kerry.
The Kerry Cliff's offer spectacular views of the Skellig Islands and Puffin Island, over 1000 feet (305 metres) high. The cliff's were formed over 400 million years ago. You can take in the spectacular views of these cliff's in a safe and natural environment.
From the Kerry Cliffs you can get amazing views of The Skellig Rocks one of only three UNESCO world heritage sites in Ireland. The Skellig islands float on the Atlantic Ocean 12km off the coast of County Kerry.
The Skellig Ring Drive is without doubt the best section of the world famous Ring of Kerry Drive. This drive takes in awe inspiring views of the Skellig Islands at every turn, the wonderful Valentia Island accessed by ferry or bridge, the picturesque fishing village of Portmagee, Ballinskelligs with its blue flag beach, the famous seaside village of Waterville and all things these places have to offer.
Moll's Gap is a pass on the road between Sneem and Killarney, with views of the McGillicuddy Reeks and The Black Valley. Moll's Gap is an example of a "glacial breach", where a 500 metre deep glacier in the Black Valley broke through Moll's Gap 25,000 years ago during Ireland's last ice age.
Ladies View in Killarney would be considered one of the best known views in the Killarney district. Queen Victoria's ladies in waiting visited here during the Royal visit in 1861. They were so taken with the view that it was named after them.
Torc Waterfall is a 20 metre high, 110 metre long cascade waterfall formed by the Owengarriff River as it drains from the Devil's Punchbowl corrie lake at Mangerton Mountain. Torc Waterfall is located within Killarney's National Park and is a 5 minute walk through scenic woodland.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Kerry Taxi Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Dress code is smart casual
How it compares in Killarney
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 76 day trips we list in Killarney.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 40 of 76.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Killarney
Killarney is a small County Kerry town beside a national park of lakes, mountains and old woodland, and the usual start of the Ring of Kerry.
Killarney National Park, on the town's doorstep, takes in three lakes and ancient oak and yew woods, with the MacGillycuddy's Reeks rising to the west, where Carrauntoohil is the highest mountain in Ireland. Muckross House is a Victorian mansion with gardens on a lake shore, Muckross Abbey is a ruined friary, Ross Castle stands on the water, and Torc Waterfall drops through the woods. The park shelters Ireland's only native herd of red deer.
Top-ranked sights in Killarney: Killarney National Park, Ladies View, Ross Castle.
