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Ireland: Cork, Killarney & Dingle
Guided
Let go and take life slow on this walking tour of Ireland in the carefree countryside of County Kerry.
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Self-Guided Tour
The only thing more inviting than Ireland’s emerald expanses is the boundless warmth of its people.
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While the famed photos of dramatic cliff sides, secluded rocky shorelines and vast, rolling green pastures offer a satisfying portrayal of Ireland’s enchanting landscape, what’s most striking about traveling there can only be experienced in person: the air.
Salt-kissed, sweet, heavenly—you’ll find a fitting adjective of your own when you spend your day outdoors in it. Whether it is dappled with rain or tracing across a sunlit emerald landscape that rises and falls across gentle hills, a walking tour of Ireland is pure joy for hikers of all skill levels.
Although Ireland’s natural beauty is alone worthy of exploration, the man-made wonders you’ll discover across its landscape are equally unforgettable. Ancient monasteries and churches and Celtic high crosses dot the landscape.
The might of the North Atlantic Ocean is never more awesome than when aboard the small skiff that takes you to Skellig Michael, the small island crag whose summit houses a centuries-old monastic site where visitors say the curve of the Earth is often visible on the horizon on a cloudless day.
Country Highlights:
- Take in dramatic Atlantic coast views from atop the sheer Cliffs of Moher.
- Explore the stunning natural formations of the Burren’s “grikes” and “clints.”
- Traverse the Gap of Dunloe, a breathtaking mountain pass dotted with pristine lakes.
- Sip a pint of Irish stout at a local pub.
What’s the craic?
Fans of live music, rejoice. The genuinely energetic atmosphere of a live, traditional small-town music session at one of Ireland’s local pubs is copied around the world, but never replicated. Relax with a freshly prepared plate of chips and a pint of stout and sing along through the night.
Witness the Ireland of Old
Hike the trail that runs beside Killarney Harbor through the abandoned village of Foher, where roofless ruins and old potato cultivation ridges stand as they did when the place was abandoned during the Great Famine of 1845, a poignant reminder of one of the most tragic times in Irish history.
Tufty Dunes and Bogland Strewn
Explore Galway on foot and discover the waterway to Inishbofin Island, whose beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters, and three looping trailways boast the most stunning Atlantic Coast scenery in Connemara.
Expert Local Guides
Experience your destination like an insider with people who call it home.
Katrin Pietzonka
Born in East Germany, Katrin Pietzonka studied Irish music, literature, and history while in college in Dublin and Belfast. A published author and expert on songs that were written during the conflict in Northern Ireland, she adores the culture and beautiful, diverse countryside of her adopted Irish home where she's been guiding since the 90s. Her pastimes include admiring local flora and fauna, tasting delicious Irish food, and listening to traditional music.
Maureen Hegarty
Maureen Hegarty has lived in Ireland her whole life and has taken many guests where the road is less traveled, introducing them to the culture, food, and people of her native land along the way. She genuinely adores what she considers one of the most beautiful places in the world and counts herself lucky to share her love or Ireland with visitors from near and far.
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