Valentia Island Tours and sightseeing
Overview
Spectacular Mountain Walks & Cliffs on the Wild Atlantic Ocean : : Transatlantic Cable 1866 Story :Slate Quarry Story & Grotto from 1954 The Marion year : Visit to the Lighthouse & Talk given by a Retired Lighthouse Keeper After 30 years Service : You can spend time on a long or short walk towards the LOOK OUT HUT in Bray Head
Valentia Island with its unique heritage is accessible by Road & Car Ferry .Knightstown planned by the Knight of Kerry is the main village and built around the Harbour
Valentia Island has many historic buildings from the Cable era of the mid 1800's when the First Transatlantic cable was laid
Travellers can see where the First Transatlantic Cable was laid from Valentia Island to Newfoundland in Canada connecting Europe to America 1866
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private tour : Picked up at your Hotel, B&B & Guesthouse Drop you to another if Required r
- Piece of the First Transatlantic Cable of 1866 carried on Bus
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Meeting Location
Cooil Cooilwest Valentia Island
Cool West, Co. Kerry, V23 NA43, Ireland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Dress code is formal
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- Bottled water.
- Private tour : Picked up at your Hotel, B&B & Guesthouse Drop you to another if Required r.
- Piece of the First Transatlantic Cable of 1866 carried on Bus.
- Transport by private vehicle.
- Hotel pickup.
- Hotel drop-off.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Transportation to/from attractions.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Valentia Island Tours and sightseeing is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Valentia Island Tours and sightseeing will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private tour : Picked up at your Hotel, B&B & Guesthouse Drop you to another if Required r
- Piece of the First Transatlantic Cable of 1866 carried on Bus
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Additional Info
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Dress code is formal
