Ring of Kerry Private Tour with Kerry Cliffs from Killarney
by Peter Stanley Tours
Choose from 7 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$720Overview
This private day trip from Killarney lasts about 6 to 8 hours and includes transportation in a passenger vehicle with air conditioning. A guide accompanies the group throughout the tour, which can be tailored to visit places not accessible to larger buses. The tour includes a visit to Kerry Cliffs, which reach up to 1,000 feet above sea level and are higher than the Cliffs of Moher. The itinerary starts with a 30-minute walk in a primary forest to see Torc Waterfall. Then the tour stops for 20 minutes at Ladies' View, a viewpoint favored by Queen Victoria in 1861, offering views of the mountains and lakes in Killarney National Park. Next is a 30-minute visit to Kenmare, a town with origins as a pirate and smuggler center from the 16th and 17th centuries, laid out as a modern town in 1670 by Sir Oliver William Petty. The tour continues with a 20-minute stop at Coomakista on the Iveragh Peninsula, offering views of Kenmare Bay, Scariff and Deenish Islands, and Abbey Island, which can only be accessed at low tide. Across the bay are Ballinskellig Bay and Waterville, where Charlie Chaplin spent summers. At Kerry Cliffs, the group spends an hour admiring the highest cliffs in Kerry County. On clear days, the Skellig Islands are visible, including Skellig Michael with its early monastic beehive huts and Little Skellig, a bird sanctuary with over 40,000 nests of puffins and gannets. The next stop is Ballycarbery Castle, where visitors have 30 minutes to explore the ruins of a 1598 castle destroyed by parliament forces in 1651-52. Then the tour visits Cahergall Fort for 49 minutes to see a 5th-6th century stone fort built without mortar, noted for its detailed construction. A 15-minute car ferry ride connects Knights Town to Cahersiveen, sometimes with dolphin sightings. The final stop is the Kerry Bog Village Museum, where visitors spend an hour in an 18th-19th century village that reflects life during the Great Potato Famine with traditional thatched cottages and period details. Bottled water is provided during the tour. Hotel pick-up requires reconfirmation at least 48 hours before the tour.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Torc Waterfall
Guests walk through a primary forest for about 30 minutes to reach Torc Waterfall, a notable natural feature in the area.
30 min
Ladies' View
This 20-minute stop offers views of the mountains and lakes in Killarney National Park. It was a favorite viewpoint of Queen Victoria during her 1861 visit.
20 min
Kenmare
A 30-minute visit to Kenmare, a town with a history as a pirate and smuggler base in the 16th and 17th centuries. The town was designed by Sir Oliver William Petty in 1670 as a modern settlement.
30 min
Coomakista
At this tip of the Iveragh Peninsula, guests spend 20 minutes viewing Kenmare Bay (also called Derrynane Bay), Scariff and Deenish Islands known locally as The Bull, Cow, and Calf, and Abbey Island with ruins accessible only at low tide. Across the bay are Ballinskellig Bay and Waterville town.
20 min
Kerry Cliffs
Visitors spend an hour at Kerry Cliffs, the highest cliffs in Kerry County, reaching up to 1000 feet above sea level, higher than the Cliffs of Moher. In good weather, views include the Skellig Islands, with Skellig Michael's ancient beehive huts occupied by monks from the 5th century and possibly by Celtic Druids before. Little Skellig is a wild bird sanctuary with over 40,000 nests, mostly puffins and gannets.
60 min
Ballycarbery Castle
A 30-minute stop at the ruins of Ballycarbery Castle, built in 1598 and destroyed by parliament forces in 1651-52.
30 min
Cahergall Fort
Guests spend 49 minutes at this 5th-6th century stone fort constructed without mortar, noted for its detailed and impressive ancient design.
49 min
Valentia Island Car Ferry
A 15-minute ferry ride from Knights Town to Cahersiveen across the water, occasionally with dolphin sightings.
15 min
Kerry Bog Village Museum
Visitors spend an hour at this 18th-19th century village museum that reflects life during the Great Potato Famine, featuring traditional thatched cottages and authentic period details.
60 min
Meeting point
We meet at the front desk of any Hotel, B&B or private place in Killarney town.
End point
We meet at the front desk of any Hotel, B&B or private place in Killarney town.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Ring of Kerry Private Tour with Kerry Cliffs from Killarney
by Peter Stanley Tours
Choose from 7 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$720Overview
This private day trip from Killarney lasts about 6 to 8 hours and includes transportation in a passenger vehicle with air conditioning. A guide accompanies the group throughout the tour, which can be tailored to visit places not accessible to larger buses. The tour includes a visit to Kerry Cliffs, which reach up to 1,000 feet above sea level and are higher than the Cliffs of Moher. The itinerary starts with a 30-minute walk in a primary forest to see Torc Waterfall. Then the tour stops for 20 minutes at Ladies' View, a viewpoint favored by Queen Victoria in 1861, offering views of the mountains and lakes in Killarney National Park. Next is a 30-minute visit to Kenmare, a town with origins as a pirate and smuggler center from the 16th and 17th centuries, laid out as a modern town in 1670 by Sir Oliver William Petty. The tour continues with a 20-minute stop at Coomakista on the Iveragh Peninsula, offering views of Kenmare Bay, Scariff and Deenish Islands, and Abbey Island, which can only be accessed at low tide. Across the bay are Ballinskellig Bay and Waterville, where Charlie Chaplin spent summers. At Kerry Cliffs, the group spends an hour admiring the highest cliffs in Kerry County. On clear days, the Skellig Islands are visible, including Skellig Michael with its early monastic beehive huts and Little Skellig, a bird sanctuary with over 40,000 nests of puffins and gannets. The next stop is Ballycarbery Castle, where visitors have 30 minutes to explore the ruins of a 1598 castle destroyed by parliament forces in 1651-52. Then the tour visits Cahergall Fort for 49 minutes to see a 5th-6th century stone fort built without mortar, noted for its detailed construction. A 15-minute car ferry ride connects Knights Town to Cahersiveen, sometimes with dolphin sightings. The final stop is the Kerry Bog Village Museum, where visitors spend an hour in an 18th-19th century village that reflects life during the Great Potato Famine with traditional thatched cottages and period details. Bottled water is provided during the tour. Hotel pick-up requires reconfirmation at least 48 hours before the tour.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Torc Waterfall
Guests walk through a primary forest for about 30 minutes to reach Torc Waterfall, a notable natural feature in the area.
30 min
Ladies' View
This 20-minute stop offers views of the mountains and lakes in Killarney National Park. It was a favorite viewpoint of Queen Victoria during her 1861 visit.
20 min
Kenmare
A 30-minute visit to Kenmare, a town with a history as a pirate and smuggler base in the 16th and 17th centuries. The town was designed by Sir Oliver William Petty in 1670 as a modern settlement.
30 min
Coomakista
At this tip of the Iveragh Peninsula, guests spend 20 minutes viewing Kenmare Bay (also called Derrynane Bay), Scariff and Deenish Islands known locally as The Bull, Cow, and Calf, and Abbey Island with ruins accessible only at low tide. Across the bay are Ballinskellig Bay and Waterville town.
20 min
Kerry Cliffs
Visitors spend an hour at Kerry Cliffs, the highest cliffs in Kerry County, reaching up to 1000 feet above sea level, higher than the Cliffs of Moher. In good weather, views include the Skellig Islands, with Skellig Michael's ancient beehive huts occupied by monks from the 5th century and possibly by Celtic Druids before. Little Skellig is a wild bird sanctuary with over 40,000 nests, mostly puffins and gannets.
60 min
Ballycarbery Castle
A 30-minute stop at the ruins of Ballycarbery Castle, built in 1598 and destroyed by parliament forces in 1651-52.
30 min
Cahergall Fort
Guests spend 49 minutes at this 5th-6th century stone fort constructed without mortar, noted for its detailed and impressive ancient design.
49 min
Valentia Island Car Ferry
A 15-minute ferry ride from Knights Town to Cahersiveen across the water, occasionally with dolphin sightings.
15 min
Kerry Bog Village Museum
Visitors spend an hour at this 18th-19th century village museum that reflects life during the Great Potato Famine, featuring traditional thatched cottages and authentic period details.
60 min
Meeting point
We meet at the front desk of any Hotel, B&B or private place in Killarney town.
End point
We meet at the front desk of any Hotel, B&B or private place in Killarney town.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.