Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Limerick Including Killarney National Park
by Paddywagon Tours
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Overview
This full-day bus tour lasts about 11 hours and starts with a pickup from the Limerick tourist office at Arthur's Quay, with an additional pickup at Singland Motors Circle K. The tour follows the Ring of Kerry route, offering views of cliffs, beaches, villages, pastures, peat bogs, and mountain ranges. The first stop is in Killarney, where travelers have about an hour to explore the town, known for its location below Ireland's highest mountain range and surrounded by lakes. Next, the tour passes through Killorglin, noted for the ancient Celtic Puck Fair festival where a goat is crowned king for three days each August. The bus then takes a scenic drive along parts of the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula, stopping briefly for photos of Dingle Bay, Skellig Rocks, Inch Beach, and the coastline along the Wild Atlantic Way. There is a one-hour stop in Waterville, a village on Ballinskelligs Bay with a beach and a statue honoring Charlie Chaplin, a frequent visitor. The tour also includes a 20-minute stop in Sneem, a colorful village at the meeting point of the River Sneem and Kenmare Bay, once a holiday spot for Charles de Gaulle. The itinerary continues with a 20-minute visit to Killarney National Park, the first national park in Ireland established in 1932, offering views of the Lakes of Killarney and Black Valley. Another 20-minute stop is made at Torc Waterfall, an 18-meter-high waterfall within the wooded Friers Glenn area of the park, where a short walk is possible and red deer may be seen. The tour concludes by returning to Arthur's Quay Park in Limerick, with an estimated arrival time of 7 pm. On-board features include WiFi, USB ports, air conditioning, live commentary, and all taxes and fees.
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Itinerary
Departure from Limerick
The tour begins with a pickup from the Limerick tourist office at Arthur's Quay at 8:00 am. There is also a pickup at Singland Motors Circle K.
Killarney
A stop of about 60 minutes in Killarney, a town located beneath Ireland's highest mountain range and surrounded by lakes. The town has shops, pubs, and stores for traditional arts and crafts.
60 min
Killorglin
The route passes through Killorglin, known for hosting the Puck Fair festival since 1613, where a goat is crowned king and displayed for three days each August. The area is part of the Ring of Kerry driving route.
Ring Of Kerry
A 15-minute scenic drive along the Ring of Kerry and parts of the Dingle Peninsula, with stops for photos featuring Dingle Bay, Skellig Rocks, Inch Beach, and the coastline along the Wild Atlantic Way.
15 min
Waterville
A 60-minute stop in Waterville, a village overlooking Ballinskelligs Bay with a beach and a statue of Charlie Chaplin, a frequent visitor. The village also has a well-known golf club and is linked to famous footballers Mick O'Dwyer and Mick O'Connell.
60 min
Sneem
A 20-minute stop in Sneem, a colorful village where the River Sneem meets Kenmare Bay. The village has two squares and a bridge and was once a holiday destination for Charles de Gaulle.
20 min
Killarney National Park
A 20-minute visit to Killarney National Park, Ireland's first national park established in 1932. The stop offers views of the Lakes of Killarney and Black Valley and a chance to walk along the lakes.
20 min
Torc Waterfall
A 20-minute stop at Torc Waterfall, an 18-meter-high waterfall in the wooded area of Friers Glenn within Killarney National Park. A short walk is available, and red deer may be seen. The waterfall has a public hiking path to the top of Torc Mountain.
20 min
Arthur's Quay Park
The tour ends with a return to Limerick at Arthur's Quay Park, arriving at approximately 7:00 pm.
Meeting point
Adare Heritage Centre - Ring of Kerry & Dingle Tour Only. Meet at reception in the Heritage Centre. - 08:30am approx
End point
Adare Heritage Centre - Ring of Kerry & Dingle Tour Only. Meet at reception in the Heritage Centre. - 08:30am approx
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.