Bike, Hike & Kayak Ireland Tour, 5-Day Budget Tour from €460

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Point 1: Dingle to Ring-of-Kerry

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.. 

Point 2: Ring-of-Kerry to West Cork

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!

Point 3: West Cork to Cork City

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.

Point 4: Cork City to Kilkenny

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.

Point 5: Kilkenny to Dublin

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.

We Include ~ No Hidden Extras!

• 5-day budget adventure tour, with an experienced tour leader
• 4 nights' hostel accommodation in shared room
• All entrance fees for guided visits, as outlined in the itinerary
• Bike hire, with fully equipped bicycle, helmet and accessories
• Stunning walks each day, with route notes & maps
• Exhilarating bike-rides each day, with route notes & maps
• Picnic lunch in Killarney National Park
• Breakfast each day
• All our buses are fitted with drinking water tanks to refill your water bottles, as well as a fruit basket and cookie jar to refuel along the way!
• All ferries, tolls and taxes
• Heaps of fun along the way!

Included Activities & Excursions ~

• Open boat ride across Killarney Lakes to the Gap of Dunloe
• Visit Torc Waterfall
• Walk or cycle Muckross Lake, Killarney National Park
• Walk the Gap of Dunloe
• Ring of Kerry
• Valentia Island
• Walk the ancient mass path to Derrynane Park
• Visit Kenmare heritage town
• Irish Farmhouse Cheese discovery and tasting
• Walk or cycle on Sheep's Head Peninsula
• Walk or cycle the back roads of West Cork
• Visit 17th Century Charles Fort, Kinsale
• Visit Blarney Castle and Stone
• Walk Ardmore Coastal Path to St. Declan's monastic site
• Cycle Copper Coast Geopark in Waterford
• Walk or cycle the Barrow Towpath, Graiguenamagh
• Visit Avoca Woolen Mills
• Visit Glendalough monastic settlement
• Walk Glendalough lakes, to Poulannass Waterfall
• Cycle the Sally Gap in Wicklow National park

We Don't Included ~ Giving You The Choice!

• Optional* activities, as outlined below
• Lunch & dinner, as outlined in the itinerary
• Transport to tour meeting point
• Any additionally requested pre- or post-tour services
• Gratuities
• Personal expenses

Optional Activities & Excursions ~

• 3-hour kayaking tour of Killarney Lakes = €50
• Starlight kayaking in west Cork = €50
• Irish Home Cooking class at a farmhouse in Cork = €40
• Paddling on the river Barrow by canoe = €45
• Tour of Cork City by kayak on the river Lee = €50
• Musical Pub Tour, Dublin = €12

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