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Discover the Ring of Kerry in Style, Private Day Tour from Tralee

5.0 (6 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Discover the Ring of Kerry in Style, Private Day Tour from Tralee

About this activity

The Ring of Kerry is considered one of the finest drives in the world, and it’s no wonder why! From rugged cliffs to golden beaches, small villages, and pastures green to peat bogs and picturesque mountain ranges, this peninsula showcases all that is beautiful, wonderful, and wild in the beloved Kingdom of Kerry. Let me share some details about the Ring of Kerry tour from Tralee.

The Ring of Kerry day tour from Tralee allows you to experience the world-famous Iveragh Peninsula and Killarney National Park. This comprehensive tour covers a variety of attractions, making it one of the most diverse and interesting day trips you’re likely to encounter during your travels.

From ancient stone forts to landscapes carved out of rock by the Ice Age, sparkling lakes to winding mountain passes, this journey promises lasting memories of Kerry’s natural beauty.

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At a glance

Duration
7–8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Kris M Tours

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Entrance fees to some attractions

Itinerary

  1. Tralee

    Passing by

    Pick up from your desired location in Tralee and drive to Killorgin

  2. Stop 2

    Passing by

    Killorglin is a town in County Kerry, Ireland, with a population of 2,199. It is on the Ring of Kerry tourist route, and hosts the annual Puck Fair festival, which features a "king" wild goat.

  3. Kerry Bog Village Museum

    one hour Admission not included

    Kerry Bog Village Museum 18th 19th century village museum. Good place to get focus how we were living in the past.Kerry Bog Village is a place which memorises great potato famine in the middle of 19th century. Traditional thatched roof cottages, smell of burned pit will take visitors to 19th century.

  4. Cahergall Fort

    30 min Admission not included

    The stone fort of Cahergal built around 600AD. It is well worth a visit. The current structure has undergone some reconstruction and while the purist may say it is too “clean and pure” it is an impressive site. With walls approx 6 m high and some 3 m thick this dry stone wall fort is one of the best examples of an early medieval stone forts to be found on the ring of Kerry.

  5. Portmagee

    30 min

    Portmagee is a small and charming village in County Kerry, Ireland. It is located on the Iveragh peninsula, south of Valentia Island, and it is part of the Ring of Kerry, a scenic coastal route. Portmagee is known for its colourful houses, its fishing heritage. Lunch Break (Optional)

  6. Kerry Cliffs

    one hour Admission not included

    The cliffs stand over 1000ft above the wild Atlantic and were formed in a desert environment 400 million years ago. Out to the west stand the amazing Skellig Rocks one of only three UNESCO world heritage sites in Ireland. Of course the Kerry Cliffs are the closest viewing point to the great rocks and also the famous Puffin Island. Allied with these facts as you stand at the summit of this mystical place and breath in the freshest of air, deep in to your lungs from the wild Atlantic and observe this natural wonder. You can relax and unwind and observe the majestic views from here which reach out for 30 miles of the surrounding areas. The visit to Kerry Cliffs in an option and it may shorten the time spent on some other attraction, as to fully admire the amazing views minimum one hour is needed.

  7. Waterville

    30 min

    Waterville, historically known as Coirean (Irish: An Coireán, meaning “little cauldron”), is a charming village located on the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Lough Currane, Waterville offers a unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor activities, and warm hospitality.

  8. Com An Chiste

    15 min

    Com an Chiste Pass, a mountain pass on the Ring of Kerry. It offers spectacular views of the Kenmare Bay and the MacGillycuddy's Reeks mountains.

  9. Sneem

    15 min

    Sneem is a small and picturesque village in County Kerry, Ireland. It is located on the Iveragh Peninsula, which is part of the Ring of Kerry, a scenic coastal route. Sneem lies on the estuary of the River Sneem, which flows into Kenmare Bay. The name Sneem comes from the Irish word An tSnaidhm, which means "the knot". There are different explanations for this name, but one of them is that the village consists of two squares, North and South, that are connected by a bridge over the river, forming a knot-like shape. Sneem has a rich history and culture, and it has attracted many visitors over the years. One of them was the former French president Charles de Gaulle, who visited Sneem in 1969 and has a monument dedicated to him in the North Square. Sneem also offers many attractions and activities for tourists, such as hiking, cycling, fishing, golfing, and kayaking. You can explore the natural beauty of the mountains, lakes, forests, and bogs that surround the village.

  10. Kenmare

    30 min

    Kenmare is a small town in the south of County Kerry, Ireland. The name Kenmare is the anglicised form of Ceann Mara, meaning "head of the sea", referring to the head of Kenmare Bay.

  11. Moll's Gap

    15 min

    Moll’s Gap is a mountain pass on the N71 road from Kenmare to Killarney in County Kerry, Ireland. It is part of the Ring of Kerry tourist route, and it offers stunning views of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks mountains, the lakes and the bogs of the Killarney National Park. Moll’s Gap is named after Moll Kissane, who ran a shebeen (an unlicensed pub) in the 1820s, while the road was under construction. She made Poitin, a hard liquor, for the workers who built the road. The shebeen is no longer there, but you can still see the remains of her cottage near the gap.

  12. Ladies' View

    15 min

    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.

  13. Torc Waterfall

    30 min

    Torc Waterfall is a 20 metres high, 110 metres long cascade waterfall formed by the Owengarriff River as it drains from the Devil's Punchbowl corrie lake at Mangerton Mountain. The waterfall, which lies at the base of Torc Mountain, in the Killarney National Park,

  14. Ross Castle

    30 min Admission not included

    The history of Ross Castle in Killarney is a story of war, rebellion, and restoration. The castle was built by the O’Donoghue clan in the 15th century as their stronghold and residence. It was later taken over by the McCarthy clan in the 16th century, after the O’Donoghues lost their lands in the Desmond rebellion. The castle was then besieged and captured by the English forces led by General Ludlow in 1652, after a long resistance by the Irish defenders. The castle was then leased to the Browne family, who became the Earls of Kenmare and lived there until the 19th century. The castle was finally restored by the Office of Public Works in the 20th century, and opened to the public as a museum and tourist attraction. The admission fee is €5 for adults and €3 for children.

  15. Killarney

    Passing by

    Driving through Killarney to Tralee

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Car Park in front of the Woodie's Shop

End point

  • Car Park in front of the Woodie's Shop

Pickup points

  • The Imperial Hotel, Tralee.
  • Brandon Hotel Conference and Leisure Centre
  • The Rose Hotel
  • The Ashe Hotel
  • Tralee Benners Hotel
  • Meadowlands Hotel
  • Tralee Townhouse
  • The Grand Hotel
  • Manor West Hotel
  • Ballygarry Estate Hotel And Spa
  • The James Hotel

and 2 more pickup points

We pickup from any accomodation in Tralee, pease confirm your accomodation(post code) at least 48 hours before start time

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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