Beara Peninsula & Kenmare

On the second day the tour begins in the heart of West Cork. Today’s activity is a cycle on the quiet roads on the western tip of the Beara Peninsula. The roads here wind slowly along Ireland’s coastal edge, gently rising and falling to reveal awesome views around each corner.

Lunch is in the small fishing village of Castletownbere. After lunch, drive along a scenic route to Kenmare. Explore this heritage town and visit an ancient stone circle. Continue on what is one of the most spectacular drives in Ireland, through Moll’s Gap and Ladies’ View to Killarney.

Accommodation

On the second, night the tour stays in Killarney. The town is set on the edge of Killarney National Park, a perfect place for an evening or morning stroll with great eating options and excellent Irish Bars.

Killarney's National Park

Today is a real gem with minimal time spent in the tour bus. Firstly, there is a boat trip through the lakes of Killarney followed by a cycle through the Gap of Dunloe. On the boat trip there is magnificent wildlife to be seen. Watch out for native Red Deer and the recently reintroduced White-tailed Eagles. Coffee at Lord Brandon’s Cottage is followed by a 15-minute walk to the ‘Head of the Gap’.

Then it is pure joy on a cycle through a spectacularly formed glaciated valley. The cycle through the Gap of Dunloe will certainly be one you’ll remember. The final section of the cycle is through the wonderful woodlands of Killarney National Park.

Accommodation

On the third night, the tour again stays in Killarney.

Muckross House & Dingle

On the morning of day four the the tour begins with a cycle around Muckross House and Gardens. This is by far the best way to explore the area, during the cycle you will visit Muckross Abbey, Muckross House and Cycle around the lakes of Killarney.

In the afternoon, the tour travels west from Killarney to the salty fresh-air playground of Inch Beach. If you fancy the surf, then you can take a life affirming plunge in the Ocean. The tour then continues with the breathtakingly beautiful drive around the wild and beautiful Slea Head.

Accommodation

The tour stays in Dingle on the fourth night. Dingle was once a quiet fishing village, today it is a vibrant town with much to offer, boasting excellent restaurants and lively bars with live traditional music.

Cliffs of Moher

In the morning, travel north and cross the Shannon Estuary by ferry into County Clare. Hike along an awe-inspiring path perched high above the sea. On the hike there are fantastic views out to sea towards the Aran Islands. This is a lesser travelled path to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher.

After a visit to the Cliffs of Moher interpretive Centre, the tour travels the short distance to Doolin for lunch. We then visit the Burren, a spectacular lunar-like karst limestone landscape and a World Heritage Site.

Accommodation

The tour stays in the County Clare Hotel on the fifth night.

Inis Mór & Connemara

From Doolin, take a boat across the waves to Inis Mór, the largest of the Aran Islands. On Inis Mór, we slow down to the pace of island life. Travel on quiet country roads, passing field after field enclosed by dry stone walls, creating a masterful tapestry for the eyes to feast on.

Visit the fabulous Iron Age ring fort of Dun Aengus, perched on the edge of a 300-foot high cliff. From Dun Aengus, hike along the Atlantic’s edge through fields, rocky beaches, and green roads. After a day exploring Inis Mór, return via boat to Connemara in County Galway. Here you’ll travel slowly through scenic Connemara, a place of fantastic colours, wilderness, and warm welcomes.

Accommodation

On the sixth night the tour stays in a Connemara hotel.

Connemara

Explore the magic of Connemara, beginning with a hike in Connemara National Park. This is an excellent hike to the top of Diamond Hill, from the summit of which are breathtakingly beautiful views of the landscape below. The landscape is a mixture of blanket bogs, countless lakes, and sandy beaches. After lunch, visit Kylemore Abbey & the Victorian Walled Garden.

In the early evening, drive along the spectacular Killary Fjord before you enter County Mayo. Travel along the banks of Doo Lough where you’ll take a breather and perhaps remember the unfortunate famine victims who walked the same route over 170 years before. From Doo Lough, continue north to meet Clew Bay.

Accommodation

You’ll stay at a hotel or B&B in Westport.

Newport

The adventure continues on the final day of the tour. In the morning, the tour travels the short distance from Westport to Newport. In Newport, the tour again takes to the bikes for a cycle along Ireland’s original Greenway cycle path. The route travels from Newport out past Mulranny to Achill island. This is a fantastic cycle and a great activity to complete the adventure tour.

After the cycle, there is lunch in a local Newport Café before the tour begins its journey to Dublin where the tour finishes.