Day tour · From Killarney
Ring of Kerry from Killarney
A private full day of up to 8 hours on the Ring of Kerry from Killarney: Killorglin, Cahersiveen, Waterville, Sneem, Kenmare and Ladies View in one car. We usually drive the loop anticlockwise, the same way as the tour coaches, and start early.
Up to 8 hours
Duration
172 km
Distance
Killarney
Starts from
EUR 750
From, per vehicle
Executive saloon
The day, step by step
How the day runs
- 01Collection in KillarneyPickupWe collect you from your hotel or guesthouse in Killarney. Before setting off, the chauffeur runs through the order of the stops with you.
- 02KillorglinShort stopA coffee in the town on the River Laune before the road heads out onto the Iveragh peninsula.
- 03CahersiveenShort stopTime to walk the main street and stretch your legs after the first stretch of coast.
- 04Lunch in WatervilleLunchLunch looking out over Ballinskelligs Bay, at a table we can reserve for you in advance.
- 05SneemShort stopA small village on the river, quiet enough for a walk and a coffee before the road turns inland.
- 06KenmareShort stopHalf an hour in the town for the shops and a café before the mountain road.
- 07Moll's Gap and Ladies ViewPhoto stopTwo viewpoints above the lakes, with the car waiting while you take your photographs.
- 08Back in KillarneyDrop-offBack at your door in Killarney in the afternoon, with time to rest before dinner.
Included
In the price
- Licensed chauffeur for the whole day
- Itinerary planned with you in advance
- WiFi and still water on board
- Tolls, parking and fuel
- Stops wherever you want them
- Luggage stays with the vehicle
Not included
- Entry tickets
- Lunch
When to go
All year. In winter the loop is planned around the daylight, so some stops get shorter and the drive ends before dark.
Questions
About this day
Which way round do you drive the Ring of Kerry?
Usually anticlockwise, the same way as the tour coaches. Kerry County Council notes that the coaches go round this way to avoid meeting on the narrow sections, and the Discover Kerry visitor site advises drivers to do the same. If your hotel or your choice of stops makes the other direction more sensible, we say so in the quote.
Does the Ring of Kerry really fit into one day from Killarney?
Yes, as a full day of up to eight hours with short stops in the towns along the way. If you would like longer walks as well, it is worth asking us about a second day on the peninsula.
Can we add the Skellig Ring or Valentia Island?
Ask us when you book. A detour off the main loop means less time somewhere else, because the day still finishes within eight hours.
Where do we stop for lunch on the Ring of Kerry?
Usually in Waterville, on the far side of the peninsula from Killarney. We can reserve a table, and the bill is yours rather than part of the price.
Is the Ring of Kerry worth it in the rain?
The towns are just as good in the rain, but the high viewpoints can sit in cloud. We move the photo stops to whichever part of the day looks clearest.
Is it the same car and chauffeur all day?
Yes, one car and one chauffeur from collection to drop-off. Coats, bags and shopping stay on board while you are out walking.
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