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holiday based in the "Kingdom" of County Kerry in the Vibrant scenic town of Killarney
and the traditional friendly market town of Caherciveen, offers you an easy and
gentle walking programme combined with the best of ancient and modern Ireland
- and some very unique and memorable activities. Imagine combining the stunning
lake, mountain and Atlantic scenery of the South West of Ireland with Whiskey
Tasting, Irish Music, ancient castles and manor houses, a jaunting car ride, a
hedge maze, Irish Farming traditions, horseriding on a golden Atlantic beach,
gold panning, water divining, learning to play the bohdran a magical night walk
to a prehistoric Ring Fort, an island cycle or walk and an Irish set dancing session! |
Ref:
I/w/1.1/Go Irel Guided
Walking tour 7
nights/ 8 days Departure
Request dates from office.
TOUR
HIGHLIGHTS: -
Killarney - a well known, scenic, vibrant town in the heart of the Killarney National
Park.
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Irish Whiskey and Irish Coffee Tasting Session, followed by traditional Irish
music.
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Horseriding or maze trail by the Atlantic Ocean
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The ancient art of water divining
PROGRAM DAY
1
Arrival, dinner and welcome briefing with guide at guesthouse in Killarney. DAY
2 Muckross, Killarney National
A gentle walk through Killarney National
Park allows you you to experience the stunning lake and mountain scenery as well
as the historical aspect of the Park, with a visit of 19th century Muckross House.
In the evening you will be taken by jaunting car to a traditional Irish pub for
a celebration of two ancient Irish traditions. DAY
3 Ross Castle, Ross Island and Killarney Town
Your morning walk takes
you for a visit of a 15th century Ross castle, majestically set on the shores
of the Killarney Lakes. Afterwards we follow the old mining and historical trail
along Ross Island, with spectacular views over the lakes and Irish Inniafallen
Island. DAY
4 Glenbeigh and the magnificent Atlantic Ocean
Transfer along the famous
Ring of Kerry route to Glenbeigh Your morning's walk will take you along magnificent
Rossbeigh beach. The afternoon offers a variety of options: horseriding along
the beach, the challenge of an old fashioned hedge maze and an option to play
grazy glof. DAY
5 On the Quest for Holy water and Celtic Gold
Today's programme is certainly
one with a difference! In the morning, you will be joined by a water diviner,
who will show you the ancient art of water divining and take you to an old Irish
Holly Well and ancient Irish sites to practise your newly acquired skills. DAY
6 Art and Music
A short peachful countryside walk this morning will take
you to a wonderfull art studio where you can admire and learn about the ancient
art of bog sculputures - sculpting wood which is 5000 years old. After dinner
in your guest house back to the pub where we invite you to meet the locals. DAY
7 Valentia Island
Today you have the option of a guided walk or a self
guided cycle around Valentia Island. A short ferry ride will take you to this
small island, rich in wild and marine life, standing stones, sub tropical flora
and which was also the location for the first transatlantic cable. DAY
8 Departure
After your final breakfast in your guesthouse you may opt
for a complimentary transfer to either Shannon or Kerry Airport. INCLUDED:
- Courtesy transfer
From and to Kerry and Shanon Airports
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7 nights in Irish Tourist Board approved guesthouse based on two adults sharing
with en suite facilities
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Full Irish breakfast for 7 days
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Five packed lunches
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Six dinners 4 in your guest house and 2 in restaurants
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Irish Whiskey / Irish Coffee Tasting session and traditional Irish music night
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Bike hire for Day 6
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Transfers to and from walks each day
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Experienced local guide throughout itinerary
RATES
Contact
info@bikeandhike.co.za
for rates and specials.
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