Private Ring of Kerry Tour: Experience Sneem and Parknasilla With Expert Guide

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Private journey around the Ring of Kerry from Sneem and Parknasilla with a knowledgeable guide in a comfortable car.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Kenmare - The town of Kenmare (Ceann Mara, meaning ‘head of the sea’) was formerly known as Neidin, or ‘little nest.’ In the 16th and 17th centuries, it was a haven for pirates and smugglers. This charming town was designed by Sir Oliver William Petty, who received the area as part of his payment for mapping Ireland. He laid out the modern town in 1670. Today, Kenmare attracts many visitors due to its beauty.
Ladies’ View - This spot offers a breathtaking view of the mountains and lakes of Killarney National Park. It was a favorite of Queen Victoria, who visited Killarney in 1861.
Torc Waterfall - A delightful spot in the National Park, nestled in a true rainforest surrounded by moss-covered trees.
Kerry Bog Village Museum - This museum showcases an 18th and 19th-century village. It’s an excellent place to understand how people lived in the past. Kerry Bog Village commemorates the great potato famine of the mid-19th century. Traditional thatched-roof cottages and the smell of burning peat transport visitors back to the 19th century.
Ballycarbery Castle - The beautiful and charming ruins of the Carberry O’Shea castle, dating back to 1598. It was destroyed by parliamentary forces in 1651-52.
Cahergall Fort - A ring fort possibly from the 6th century (no written records). Built with stone without mortar, the Celts constructed these structures to protect their tribes from other tribes and wild animals like wolves and bears.
Kerry Cliffs - The highest cliffs in County Kerry, even higher than the Cliffs of Moher but much less known. This hidden gem of South Kerry rises up to 1,000 feet above sea level, offering stunning views. In good weather, you can see the Skellig Islands. Skellig Michael island features mysterious beehive huts occupied by monks from the 5th century and possibly by Celtic Druids before them. The second island, Little Skellig, is a wild bird sanctuary with over 40,000 nests, mostly of puffins and gannets.
Coomakista, stop 637611 - Located at the tip of the Iveragh Peninsula, Coomakista offers stunning views of Kenmare Bay (Derrynane Bay) and the Scariff and Deenish Islands, known locally as The Bull, Cow, and Calf. Abbey Island, with its ruins of an abbey and graveyard, is accessible only during low tide. On the other side, you can see Ballinskellig Bay and the town of Waterville, where Charlie Chaplin used to spend his summer vacations.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
In-vehicle air conditioning

Location

County Kerry

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Thomas_k

Aug 14, 2023

A great private tour - A fun & educational day. Piotr, our guide, is an excellent host, and keenly interested in local history. He customized the tour based on our interests, and delivered a very special experience including our visit to Valencia Island and Daniel O’Connel’s home town, the drive through the Ballaghbeama Gap, and a day free of tour buses and usual stops & crowds. Well worth the higher price.

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Michael_r

Jul 19, 2022

Simply awesome!! More than I imagined - Lady's view, torc falls, Kerry Cliffs, all the views along the way we're outstanding. Simply an awesome tour. Our guide Peter was friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable.

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Becky_b

Oct 4, 2017

Well worth it. Loved being able to... - <p>Well worth it. Loved being able to plan the trip along with the driver. Peter took us on a great tour of the area and his knowledge was the best. Would definitely do it again.</p>

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