Itinerary
- Day 1
Kenmare
You'll arrive at Kenmare Bay Hotel and check in whenever works for you. Once the group has gathered, your local leader meets everyone in reception to go over safety details and what to expect for the week. Later in the evening, there's a group dinner so you can meet your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kenmare Bay Hotel Kenmare Co Kerry)
Included Activities
- Group dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore local area
- Day 2
Sneem
Head to the village of Sneem on the Ring of Kerry where you get to pick between two guided walks. The first option covers 7 miles along the Lomanagh Loop using minor roads and forest tracks with views of the Kerry Mountains and Beara Peninsula. If you prefer something longer, the second option is 9 miles following the Kerry Way across moorland with views of MacGillycuddy's Reeks, Ireland's highest mountains, then descends through woodland and farmland back to Sneem.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kenmare Bay Hotel Kenmare Co Kerry)
Included Activities
- Guided walk - Option 1: Lomanagh Loop (7 miles, 500 feet ascent) or Option 2: Blackwater Bridge To Sneem (9 miles, 700 feet ascent)
Optional Activities
- Sample Irish hospitality in Sneem
Landmarks Sneem MacGillycuddy's Reeks Beara Peninsula Kerry Way 
- Day 3
Derrynane
You'll walk along the coastline to reach Derrynane House, the ancestral home of Daniel O'Connell, a 19th-century Irish liberator, and its beautiful gardens. There are two routes to choose from: the high route gives you 5.5 miles of walking with dramatic coastal views, or you can take the Butter Road and Mass Path, which follows historic Irish routes and hugs the Atlantic coastline.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kenmare Bay Hotel Kenmare Co Kerry)
Included Activities
- Guided walk - Option 1: High Route To Caherdaniel And Derrynane (5.5 miles, 550 feet ascent, 1,000 feet descent) or Option 2: Butter Road And Mass Path To Derrynane (7.5 miles, 1,000 feet ascent)
Optional Activities
- Refreshment at Derrynane House
- Wander in Derrynane House grounds
Landmarks Derrynane House Ahamore Abbey Bealtra - Day 4
Kenmare
This day is entirely yours with no guided walks scheduled. Relax at the hotel or head out on your own. You might check out the Heritage Trail and Lace & Design Centre in Kenmare, join a seafari to watch seals and sea eagles, wander through the 60-acre Derreen Garden, take a trip to Killarney to see its churches and art galleries, or boat across the Lakes of Killarney out to Lord Brandon's Cottage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kenmare Bay Hotel Kenmare Co Kerry)
Optional Activities
- Visit Kenmare Heritage Trail
- Visit Lace & Design Centre
- Use hotel swimming pool, sauna and spa facilities
- Seafari from Kenmare pier for seal and sea eagle watching (includes refreshments)
- Visit Derreen Garden (60 acres) with marked walks
- Visit Killarney town
- Visit Killarney churches and art galleries
- Boat trip from Ross Castle across Lakes of Killarney to Lord Brandon's Cottage
- Lunch at Lord Brandon's Cottage cafe
- Walk to Galway Bridge
Landmarks Kenmare Derreen Garden Kilmakilloge Harbour Killarney National Park Killarney Ross Castle Lakes of Killarney Lord Brandon's Cottage Galway Bridge - Day 5
Beara Peninsula
You'll walk at the tip of the Beara Peninsula on mostly coastal routes, with the option to finish with a drink in Allihies, an old copper mining town. The Garnish Pier to Allihies walk is 6 miles and includes views of Dursey Island and old copper mining remains. If you want a bigger challenge, the Dursey to Allihies route covers 8 miles with ridge-top views and sea cliffs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kenmare Bay Hotel Kenmare Co Kerry)
Included Activities
- Guided walk - Option 1: Garnish Pier To Allihies (6 miles, 1,000 feet ascent) or Option 2: Dursey To Allihies (8 miles, 1,500 feet ascent)
Optional Activities
- Drink in Allihies
Landmarks Beara Peninsula Dursey Island Garnish Pier Ballydonegan Bay Lackacroghan Allihies Ballaghboy Skellig Michael - Day 6
Glengarriff
You'll walk in the Glengarriff Nature Reserve with two route options to consider. Option 1 is 5 miles through the reserve with ancient oaks, then you ascend to Lady Bantry's Look Out and take a boat trip to Garnish Island, stopping at Seal Island on the way to walk around the gardens. Option 2 is a harder 7.5 mile walk starting from Adrigole, climbing Sugar Loaf Mountain for views of Bantry Bay and passes near the Mare's Tail waterfall.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kenmare Bay Hotel Kenmare Co Kerry)
Included Activities
- Guided walk - Option 1: Glengarriff Nature Reserve & Garnish Island (5 miles, 500 feet ascent) with boat trip to Garnish Island or Option 2: Holy Well To Glengarriff (7.5 miles, 2,050 feet ascent, 2,000 feet descent)
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Glengarriff
Landmarks Glengarriff Nature Reserve Garnish Island Seal Island Lady Bantry's Look Out Glengarriff Adrigole Sugar Loaf Mountain Bantry Bay Sheeps Head peninsula Hungry Hill Mare's Tail waterfall - Day 7
Killarney National Park
You'll walk in Killarney National Park north of Kenmare with views of the lakes and Muckross House, which has an abbey, castle, and Victorian mansion. Pick between a 7 mile route following the Kerry Way with time to explore Muckross House and its gardens and café, or a harder 9 mile option that climbs Torc Mountain for panoramic views before descending to the Muckross Estate.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kenmare Bay Hotel Kenmare Co Kerry)
Included Activities
- Guided walk - Option 1: Galway Bridge To Muckross (7 miles, 1,000 feet ascent) or Option 2: Torc Mountain (9 miles, 2,000 feet ascent)
Optional Activities
- Explore Muckross House
- Explore Muckross gardens
- Visit Muckross cafe
Landmarks Killarney National Park Muckross House Galway Bridge Esknamucky Glen Cores Cascade Kerry Way Old Kenmare Road Torc Waterfall Torc Mountain Black Valley - Day 8
Departure
After a leisurely breakfast, you'll head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
