Private Tour of Ring of Kerry & Valentia Island: Experience Irish Scenery and History

Embark on a private tour of the Ring of Kerry and Valentia Island, experiencing the stunning Irish scenery and rich history. Relax and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime trip!

Duration:
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

My Driver or I will meet you at the agreed time at your Hotel or BNB : Have a Brief Chat on the Things you have on mind and tell you about things : At a time of your choice 9 am 9.30 am 10 am Head out of Town calling to the Lake if you want or our country road for the Red Fox Bog Village Houses of the 1920 belong to the Bogmen : Have a Irish Coffee , Tea or Coffee on again to the Grand View of Dingle Bay from 200 ft up :See the banks of sand from Glenbeigh to Inch on the Dingle side : Story re the Transatlantic Cable that went from Valentia Island to Newfoundland 2,200 miles journey: Life in Ireland in the 1920’s for Man & Woman Many stories re all the young people who had leave Ireland for Other Countries : See the Slate Quarry where 400 men were employed now down to 5 men Most of the work done now is Garden Seats : Head Stones & surrounds & Fancy Wall Caps : Motor on to next Stop : Two Beautiful Mountain one on the Island & one in Portmagee there is a charge to enter : Travelling on to the Chocolate Factory ( closed on Saturdays & Sundays over winter months ) where you get seven or eight choice’s of chocolate to taste and buy if you wish visit the cafe on site also

Points of Interest

  • Telegraph Field Valentia Island

  • Grotto & Slate Quarry

  • Kerry Cliffs

  • Sneem

  • Valentia Island

What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Hotel/port drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle
Additional Information

Embark on a JOURNEY of a LIFETIME: Pick-up from your hotel, B&B or residence: Navigate the Ring of Kerry: Departing from Killarney: Killorglin or Cahersiveen Sneem: Skillig Ring, Valentia Island: Stunning panoramas. Witness the Transatlantic Cable’s entry point into the sea that bridged Europe with U.S.A. in 1866. A section of the Cable can be viewed on the Minivan for your amusement. Visit the Skellig Experience ( entrance fee for Skellig Michael VIDEO included in the package by the operator). This journey lasts between FIVE to SEVEN hours: Enjoy a few short strolls and explore how locals live in this beautiful country. The next parish to America, only water in between! A. Optional visit to a local Pub for a drink & Seafood, not included in the package. Peak at Ireland’s highest Mountain in the Macgillycuddy Reeks. See the birthplace of Daniel o Connell & The unique Catholic Church named after a Politician. Return through the National Park with a quick 10 minute walk both ways to the Torc Waterfall. Suggested start time 9 am.

Location
Kathleens Country House
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Janice_d
Aug 28, 2024
Ted was a classic, just terrific - Ted was terrific, full of info. We enjoyed our time very much and saw so much. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Kathy_b
Aug 24, 2024
Wonderful tour! - Ted was a wonderful guide and we enjoyed a fantastic day with him! Everything we saw was beautiful and the history lesson was incredible!
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Terrence_c
Aug 7, 2024
A wonderful tour. - Ted is an absolutely perfect guide. He shares both his knowledge of, and passion for Valentia, the Ring of Kerry and all Ireland. He is kind and full of insight. The tour was the highlight of our stay and I couldn’t imagine having done it without him.
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Joshua_e
Jul 16, 2024
Perfect Day Tour of Ring of Kerry - Our tour guide, Ted, was wonderful. The experience was very beautiful and Ted was extremely knowledgeable and personable. We highly recommend this private tour.
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Shirley_n
May 18, 2024
The trip to Valentia... - The trip to Valentia island, especially the sites associated with the trans Atlantic cable was a highlight. Ted’s great knowledge and experiences along the Ring of Kerry was enjoyable.
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Kevin_k
May 18, 2024
A Fun Day with Ted - We had a very fun day with Ted. The scenery is beautiful, and Ted is such an engaging and entertaining person. He knows everything about the Ring of Kerry and Valentia, and seems to know everyone there as well.
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Pgorton01
Oct 22, 2023
Awesome experience! - We had an absolutely wonderful trip with Ted on our Ring of Kerry tour. It was top notch from beginning to end. He is so knowledgeable about the area and has a terrific personality. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Amy_b
Oct 5, 2023
Wonderful Guide, Wonderful Tour! - Ted is a wonderful guide who added a professional and personal touch to our tour. We saw so much and his knowledge was a bonus. He was easy to communicate with and just a kind soul! Treat this man with kindness and respect, it was a great tour!
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Virginia_b
Sep 14, 2023
Great tour - We went on a very rainy day, but Ted made it a personable entertaining tour, especially of Valentina Island. Enjoyed the slate grotto and informative telegraph
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Sharon_j
Sep 13, 2023
Excellent tour with a fantastic guide/driver! - Ted was the perfect tour guide and driver for this Ring of Kerry adventure. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the area and its history. He has a great sense of humor and was very considerate of our experience and our time together. We highly recommend him!
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