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Best Ring of Kerry Tour ex Killarney inc Killarney National Park

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Killarney, Ireland
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6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Most amazing and best part of Wild Atlantic Way Route - Ring of Kerry Coach Tour.

Major sites to be seen - Iveragh Peninsula - Dingle Bay - Glenbeigh - Caherciveen - Waterville - Derrynane Bay - Sneem - Molls Gap - Ladies View and Killarney National Park.

Optional visits to Bog Village - Famine Village - Sheep Dog Show (Seasonal only) - extra charges.

Priority Seats (Front Row and wider seats) available subject to availability - extra charge paid locally.

Nearest car park is at Beech Road, Killarney, 2 minutes walk from pick up point.

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local taxes
  • Driver/guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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22 Main Street
Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 NP74, Ireland

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Kerry Bog Village Museum

The Kerry Bog Village, located on the beautiful Ring of Kerry gives you a fascinating insight into how people lived and worked in Ireland in the late 19th Century. The village is the only one of its kind in Europe and is one of Kerry’s leading tourist attractions. Ideal for families and tourists with spacious parking.Step back in time and take a wonderful look at Ireland’s rural history, heritage and lifestyle. Visitors will experience the culture, customs and living conditions of our great ancestors through the famine years, and late 19th century. The village has period thatched cottages, fully furnished with authentic antiques, complete with sound effects and figurines. Outdoors, we display a fabulous array of rural farm equipment, used by turf cutters and farmers of the time period.This stop is also used for a Morning Coffee/Restroom stop Time also for a walk in the area if one did not want to visit the Village.This stop is used as a comfort stop.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kells Sheepdogs Ring of Kerry

The sheep-dog demonstration is one of the most unusual-& popular-sights on the Ring.Local farmer Tom will introduce you to his sheep dogs.Tom then gives a fascinating demonstration of how a sheep dog is used to bring in the sheep. Responding to Tom’s whistled commands, the dogs guide the sheep.Miraculously,by the end of the demonstration all the sheep are calmly gathered in a pen.His amazing skills are on show here with his dogs responding to his every command.A question & answer session follows.The sheep dogs are the real stars of the show.They obviously love their work & listen to Tom,panting happily after another successful demonstration.The flock includes a number of rare breeds and Tom will answer any questions you have above them. The admission charge is E 8 p.p please be aware this is only a cash payment and paid onsite.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Daniel O'Connell Memorial Church (pass by)

Daniel O'Connell Memorial Church is in the centre of Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry. It is one of the few catholic churches in the world dedicated to a layperson. The construction is interesting in that the granite comes from Northern Ireland & the marble slab / cornerstone was sourced from the catacombs in Rome.
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Daniel O'Connell's Birth Place (pass by)

Daniel O'Connell was a famous Irishman who lived during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century. He helped Catholics win the right to become Members of Parliament. He also wanted Ireland to have its own parliament. He became known as the “Liberator” because he looked for rights for Irish peopleIn 1823, with the help of others, Daniel set up the Catholic Association. Large numbers of people in Ireland joined the Association for Catholic EmancipationDaniel O'Connell (1775-1847), lawyer, politician and one of the most important figures in Irish history. He was named 'The Liberator' because of his successful campaign for equal rights for Irish people.O’Connell was an excellent speaker and almost one million people attended one of his meetings in Tara, Co. Meath!Daniel O Connell's dying wish was granted - "My body to Ireland, my heart to Rome, my soul to God," Daniel O'Connell said on his deathbed in Genoa in 1847. Place of burial: Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin
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Cahersiveen (pass by)

The tour will drive through Caherciveen which is a very picturesque and typical Irish Town. Cahersiveen was where the first shots of the Fenian Rising were fired in 1867.
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Caherdaniel (pass by)

Caherdaniel is located on the Iveragh peninsula on the Ring of Kerry. It is on the southwestern side of the peninsula, facing onto Derrynane Bay.
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Waterville (pass by)

Waterville, historically known as Coirean[2] (Irish: An Coireán, meaning 'little cauldron'), is a village in County Kerry, Ireland, on the Iveragh Peninsula. The town is sited on a narrow isthmus, with Lough Currane on the east side of the town, and Ballinskelligs Bay on the west, and the Currane River connecting the two.
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Sneem

Sneem - An tSnaidhm - "the knot" in the Ring of Kerry, a colourful charming village surrounded by stunning scenery which provides a warm welcome to all.Sneem is perfectly situated on each of The Wild Atlantic Way, and The Ring of Kerry as well as The Kerry Way which is one of Ireland's longest and most popular signposted walking trails. The village itself is famed for its colourful houses and characters and has won many Tidy Towns AwardsSneem is a colourful village in South west Kerry, blessed with exquisite scenery, wild landscapes and imposing Kerry mountains.One of the most popular stores Quills have a wonderful store in Sneem with great bargains.Time in Sneem for Ice Cream or Afternoon Tea or maybe a Guinness.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Moll's Gap (pass by)

Moll's Gap or Céim an Daimh, is a mountain pass on the N71 road from Kenmare to Killarney in Kerry, Ireland. Moll's Gap is on the Ring of Kerry route, and offers views of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks mountains, and is a popular tourist location Moll's Gap is named after Moll Kissane, landlady of an infamous shebeen — that's a small, unlicensed pub — known across the land for her homemade poitin.
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Ladies' View (pass by)

Ladies View is one of Killarney's and indeed Ireland's best known scenic viewing points. ... It is named after Queen Victoria's Ladies in Waiting who were part of her entourage during her visit to Killarney in 1861. Ladies View is one of Killarney's and indeed Ireland's best known scenic viewing points. There are spectacular views of the meandering waters of The Long Range that make their way into the main Middle and Lower Lakes.
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Killarney National Park (pass by)

Killarney National Park, was the first national park in Ireland, created when the Muckross Estate was donated to the Irish Free State in 1932 and is Ireland’s oldest National Park .Senator Arthur Vincent and his family entrusted Muckross House & Estate into the care of the Irish State. The Park is currently managed jointly by the National Parks & Wildlife Services and the Trustees of Muckross House, Killarney.The extent of the park’s range and rugged landscape is 26,000 acres, encompassing the infamous McGillycuddy Reeks Mountain Range which includes Ireland’s highest Mountain, Carrauntoohill standing at over 1,000 meters.More recently, a former resident was re-introduced into the Park – The White Tailed Sea Eagle. Once plentiful around Killarney this magnificent bird of prey became extinct in the early part of the 20th century and now thanks to a joint venture between National Parks and the Golden Eagle Trust, it is being gradually re-introduced.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Comfort stops are at The Bog Village when available and Sneem otherwise there will be alternate arrangements made for comfort stops.
  • The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the driver due to weather or parking availability on the day.
  • When a sufficient number of customers are not reached (only during the off season), we will make every effort to accommodate them, which may result in a tour with another touring company.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Best Ring of Kerry Tour ex Killarney inc Killarney National Park?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local taxes
  • Driver/guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (please contact local operator after booking, if needed)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please check in at the Deros Tours office (22 Main Street) before 10:00 AM, as our coach departs promptly at 10:15 AM. Due to ongoing construction on Main Street, please allow extra time for parking to ensure you arrive on schedule.
  • Deros Tours reserve the right to cancel tours if insufficient numbers book.
  • Clients are requested to check into the office at Deros Tours,22 Main Street,Killarney thirty minutes prior to departure.
  • For health & safety reasons no hot drinks or food are allowed on the coach.
  • Comfort stops are at The Bog Village when available and Sneem otherwise there will be alternate arrangements made for comfort stops.
  • The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the driver due to weather or parking availability on the day.
  • When a sufficient number of customers are not reached (only during the off season), we will make every effort to accommodate them, which may result in a tour with another touring company.
  • Priority seats (first four rows) can be reserved in advance, and the fee of E 8 per person can be paid directly at the office before the tour begins.
  • Size of vehicle depends on numbers of passengers booked and varies from all sized vehicles.
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • On July 3rd, 2027, the annual Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle will be taking place, which requires a detour from our standard route along the Ring of Kerry and Kerry Cliffs. Due to full road closures, we will be unable to visit Killarney National Park on this date. However, the revised route includes a scenic drive through the town of Kenmare. We expect to return at approximately 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
  • Estimated Return Time to Killarney Please note that the advertised return time to Killarney is an estimated time of arrival (ETA) only and is not guaranteed. Our tour return time may vary due to factors beyond our control, including traffic conditions, roadworks, weather, and other unforeseen delays. .If you have a flight, train, or other important connection, please allow sufficient time to accommodate possible delays. Thank you for your understanding.
  • The Sheep Dog Show operates from March/April to Oct approx.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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