Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin to Dingle
You'll head south through Ireland's countryside into County Kerry, making your way to Adare first. The town's known for its thatched cottages and Adare Manor, both worth a look around. From there, you'll stop in Annascaul to check out The South Pole Inn and learn about explorer Tom Crean's connection to the area. Later that day you'll arrive in Dingle, a fishing town where you can settle in and catch some live Irish music at the local pubs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Adare with its thatched cottages and brightly coloured buildings
- Visit Adare Manor
- Stop in Annascaul to see The South Pole Inn
Optional Activities
- Explore Dingle's restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, and craft stores
- Experience live Irish music in local pubs
- Purchase shoes or other goods in pubs
Landmarks/POIs Adare Manor The South Pole Inn Dingle - Day 2
Mount Brandon and Slea Head Loop
After breakfast, you're tackling Mount Brandon. It's a moderate to strenuous hike, about 8km with 750m of elevation gain and roughly 4 hours total. You'll go via Connor Pass and get Atlantic views along the way. Once you've reached the summit and taken your break, you'll drive around the Slea Head Loop, passing beehive huts and Star Wars film locations before heading back to Dingle.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast)
Included Activities
- Walk up Mount Brandon (8km, approximately 4 hours)
- Cross Connor Pass with Atlantic views
- Scenic drive around Slea Head Loop
- Views of beehive huts, Blasket Islands, and Iveragh Peninsula
Landmarks/POIs Mount Brandon Connor Pass Slea Head Blasket Islands Iveragh Peninsula - Day 3
Gap of Dunloe Walk
Leave Dingle early and travel to Killarney National Park. You'll board a boat from 15th century Ross Castle across the lakes to Lord Brandon's Cottage. Then comes the Gap of Dunloe walk, a moderate hike that's about 13km and takes roughly 4 hours, with Purple Mountain on your left. You'll finish at Kate Kearney's Cottage for a rest before taking the bus back to Killarney. That evening, check out the traditional music scene at pubs like O'Connor's or Courtney's.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat journey from Ross Castle across Killarney lakes to Lord Brandon's Cottage
- Walk through the Gap of Dunloe (13km, approximately 4 hours)
- Visit Kate Kearney's Cottage
- Bus return to Killarney
Optional Activities
- Experience live traditional Irish music at O'Connor's, Courtney's, or The Danny Mann pub
Landmarks/POIs Ross Castle Gap of Dunloe Purple Mountain Kate Kearney's Cottage Killarney National Park - Day 4
Choice of Walks
You've got two options for walking in Killarney National Park today. Option 1 is hiking Mangerton or Torc Mountain (guide picks based on weather), about 12km with 600 to 800m ascent and 4 hours duration, with chances to see Ireland's wild red deer. Option 2 is a leisurely walk to Torc Waterfall and back via Kerry Way, about 6.5km one-way and 1.5 to 2 hours, with time to explore Muckross House gardens or Muckross Abbey ruins.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Choice of Mangerton Mountain or Torc Mountain hike (approximately 12km, approximately 4 hours, 600-800m ascent)
- Views of Killarney lakes and surrounding valleys
- Opportunity to spot Ireland's wild red deer
Optional Activities
- Walk to Torc Waterfall and return via Kerry Way trail (6.5km one-way, 1.5-2 hours)
- Explore Muckross House and gardens
- Visit Muckross Abbey Franciscan ruins
- Lakeside picnic
Landmarks/POIs Mangerton Mountain Torc Mountain Torc Waterfall Muckross House Muckross Abbey Killarney National Park - Day 5
Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk
Travel north along Ireland's wild west coast through scenic countryside toward the River Shannon. You'll take a ferry (watch for dolphins) into County Clare along the Wild Atlantic Way. Stop at Kilkee for a coastal cliff walk past blowholes and sea stacks. Later you'll reach the Cliffs of Moher, standing 214 metres high, then continue to Doolin, known as the capital of Irish traditional music. Spend your evening relaxing with traditional music and local food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing of River Shannon
- Kilkee Cliff Walk along rugged sea cliffs
- Views of blowholes, sea stacks, and natural rock pools
- Visit Cliffs of Moher
Optional Activities
- Enjoy Irish traditional music and dining in Doolin's pubs and restaurants
Landmarks/POIs River Shannon Kilkee Kilkee Cliff Walk Cliffs of Moher Doolin Wild Atlantic Way - Day 6
Inis Mór
Ferry across from Doolin harbour to Inis Mór, the largest Aran Island where Irish is the everyday language. You'll explore the island and visit Dún Aonghasa, a prehistoric stone fort sitting 300 feet above the Atlantic. Swimming at the beach is possible if weather cooperates. Later you'll walk the lower coast road, about 2 hours, past stone walls with ocean views before catching the return ferry. Once back on the mainland, freshen up and have dinner at a local pub.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry to Inis Mór from Doolin
- Visit Dún Aonghasa UNESCO World Heritage site
- Coastal walk back to ferry (approximately 2 hours, easy)
Optional Activities
- Swim at island beaches (weather dependent)
- Dinner at local pubs or restaurants on mainland
Landmarks/POIs Inis Mór Dún Aonghasa Aran Islands - Day 7
Burren Loop Walk
Explore the Burren, a limestone karst landscape with cracked stone pavements and rare Arctic, Mediterranean, and Alpine plants found nowhere else in Ireland. You'll hike Mullaghmore, one of the Burren's peaks at 192 metres, which is fairly accessible and offers 360-degree views across the limestone landscape and Galway Bay. After taking in the summit, you'll head back to Dublin, arriving around 6pm depending on traffic.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Burren Loop Walk (7.5km, 3 hours, 140m ascent)
- Hike up Mullaghmore peak (192m)
- 360-degree panoramic views over limestone landscape and Galway Bay
- View rare Arctic, Mediterranean, and Alpine flora
Landmarks/POIs The Burren Mullaghmore Galway Bay
