Tour Style: Budget Adventure Tours
Comfort Level: Budget
Print this pageBike, hike and kayak Ireland on this awesome, action-packed tour, which explores spectacular and contrasting landscapes on biking and hiking trails as we weave our path along the southern coastline, from the craggy mountains of Kerry to the vibrant city of Dublin.
Untouched by mass tourism, the path we take weaves its way through a maze of blissful backroads, country lanes and tranquil headlands, to explore some of Ireland's hidden corners.
The south's green hills are adorned with peaceful waterways that are dotted with charming little villages and some of the most splendid ancient castles, ruined abbeys and forgotten monasteries Ireland has to offer. We'll kiss the Blarney Stone, explore incredible Charles Fort and discover the incredible medieval city of Kilkenny, before turning to the tranquil waterways of the Barrow on leisurely biking and hiking trails or an optional river kayak. We'll end our trip walking in the footsteps of pilgrims, at the ancient monastic site of Glendalough, where we'll learn about Ireland as a 'land of Saints and Scholars', before heading over the Wicklow hills on a stunning scenic drive, or a cycle through the Sally Gap, into Dublin. This fantastic tour features a brilliant mix of history, culture and activities that enable us to explore and experience the 'real' Ireland.
An action-packed day in Killarney National Park begins with a walk or cycle along the shores of Muckross Lake, to Torc Waterfall. Alternatively, take an optional visit into 19th century Muckross House, or opt to experience the magical lakes by kayak. After a scrumptious picnic lunch, we join our open boats to cross the magical lakes over to Lord Brandon’s Cottage. In the afternoon, walk through the stunning Gap of Dunloe. We end the day with a scenic drive to our accommodation on the Ring of Kerry..
Explore the Ring of Kerry, with a walk along the old Mass Path to Derrynane beach. A scenic drive takes us to the heritage town of Kenmare for lunch. Later, we learn about and sample Irish cheese making traditions, before heading out onto Sheep’s Head for tranquil walks and bike-rides. In the evening, you can opt to join us on a starlight kayaking trip, where, if we’re lucky, we may experience the beauty of bio-luminescence as the waters glow with a thousand tiny lights!
Walk or cycle romantic, rural Ireland through many colourful towns and villages to the picture-perfect town of Kinsale. Known as the gourmet capital of Ireland, you can explore the pretty town and enjoy a leisurely lunch before heading up to visit the magnificent Charles Fort. We end the day in vibrant Cork City, known as “the Venice of Ireland”. You can opt for an evening paddling tour of the city from the River Lee.
Kiss the famed Blarney Stone, perched high in Blarney Castle, and receive “the gift of the gab”. Blow away the cobwebs with a stunning cliff-walk in Ardmore and visit St. Declan’s monastic site. In the afternoon, we enjoy a peaceful walk or cycle along the meandering Barrow River, between St. Mullins and Graiguenamanagh, or you can opt to take a 2-hour paddle along the river. We rest our heads in Ireland’s finest medieval city, Kilkenny.
Visit Ireland’s oldest working woollen mills in the pretty village of Avoca, before exploring the ancient monastic ruins of Glendalough, with a walk to the picturesque Poulanass Waterfall. In the afternoon, a spectacular scenic drive takes us through the Wicklow Mountains, over the Sally Gap, where those who fancy pedalling will be rewarded with a breathtaking cycle down towards Dublin. For those continuing on northbound with us, we stay in central Dublin, where you can opt for the Musical Pub Tour of Dublin in hip Temple Bar.
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