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Experience the essential scenery, history and local character of the Dingle Peninsula on a four-hour private tour along the Slea Head Drive.
Travel at a relaxed pace with your own local guide, stopping at dramatic Atlantic viewpoints, ancient stone sites and locations overlooking the Blasket Islands. The private format allows the route to be adapted around your interests, the weather and the time available.
Optional visits to Dún Beag Fort and the Hold a Baby Lamb and Beehive Huts experience can be included. Admission charges for optional paid attractions are not included and are payable directly at the attraction.
The itinerary shows the places normally considered during the tour. The precise selection and order of stops may vary according to weather, traffic, opening times and guest preferences.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is available directly from your accommodation in or near Dingle. Please list or email your accommodation choice after booking so arrangements can be confirmed. Morning pickups usually begin around 9:00 AM, and afternoon pickups around 2:00 PM. I’ll be driving a silver Skoda Superb (Reg. 211 KY 428). Please be ready a few minutes before your confirmed pickup time and ensure your contact details are correct so I can reach you if needed.
Meet at the Fungie the Dolphin statue, located to the right of the Dingle Tourist Office on the waterfront. I’ll be waiting nearby with my silver Skoda Superb (Reg. 211 KY 428) and will introduce myself as your guide, Steve.
Itinerary
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1Conor Pass
Weather permitting, begin with a scenic drive to the viewing car park at Conor Pass, one of Ireland’s highest mountain roads. Take in views across the glaciated valley, mountain lakes, Dingle Bay and the surrounding peaks before returning towards Dingle to begin the Slea Head route. This stop may be omitted in poor visibility, high winds or unsuitable road conditions.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Ventry Beach (Pass by)
Travel west from Dingle through the coastal village of Ventry and alongside its natural harbour as the tour joins the Slea Head Drive. Hear about the area’s maritime history and landscape while continuing towards the peninsula’s Atlantic coast. A brief photo stop overlooking Ventry Beach may be made when time and conditions allow.
Admission ticket free -
2Dunbeg Fort
An optional visit to Dún Beag, an ancient stone promontory fort dramatically positioned above the Atlantic Ocean. Follow the protected walkway to view the fort and surrounding coastline from a safe distance. Entry is optional, and the admission charge is not included in the tour price. Guests who prefer not to enter can enjoy the coastal setting from the visitor area.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Hold A Baby Lamb
An optional visit to a family-run farm where guests may meet and hold a lamb and see traditional dry-stone clocháns, commonly known as beehive huts. The experience is subject to opening and animal availability. Admission is optional, not included in the tour price and payable directly at the attraction.
25 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Cross at Slea Head
Stop at one of the Dingle Peninsula’s signature viewpoints, where the road meets the open Atlantic. Take in views across the rugged coastline towards the Blasket Islands and the Skelligs on a clear day, while hearing about the landscape, island communities and importance of the Slea Head route.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Coumeenoole Beach
Pause above Coumeenoole Beach, where steep cliffs frame a small Atlantic cove with views towards the Blasket Islands. Depending on the weather, mobility and time available, guests can enjoy the main viewpoint or take a short walk towards the beach. Swimming is not recommended because of strong currents.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Dun Chaoin Pier
View the distinctive winding road leading down to Dún Chaoin Pier, surrounded by steep cliffs and overlooking the Blasket Islands. This is normally a viewpoint and photography stop; the tour does not include walking or driving down the narrow pier road.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7The Blasket Centre - Ionad an Bhlascaoid
Stop at the Blasket Centre in Dún Chaoin, overlooking Great Blasket Island. The café, visitor facilities and outdoor walk to the viewing platform can be accessed without purchasing an exhibition ticket. Entry to the indoor exhibition, including the approximately 15-minute audiovisual presentation, requires paid admission and is not included in the tour price. A full exhibition visit can be included by prior preference, with the itinerary adjusted accordingly.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8Gallarus Oratory
Visit Gallarus Oratory, a remarkably preserved dry-stone church set beneath Mount Brandon. Walk around the monument and learn about its distinctive corbelled construction, uncertain date and place within the peninsula’s early Christian heritage.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Kilmalkedar Church
Explore Kilmalkedar Church and its surrounding monastic site, traditionally associated with St Brendan. See the Romanesque church, ogham stone, sundial, alphabet stone and other features that reflect centuries of pilgrimage and worship on the Dingle Peninsula. The site is outdoors, with uneven grass and pathways.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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