3-Day Dingle, Killarney and the Wild Atlantic Way Small-Group Tour from Dublin

4.7
(10 reviews)

3 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

Combine serene spiritual locations with wild natural landscapes on this journey to the western edge of Ireland.

On this tour, you discover the best of this famous area.

But that’s not all.

On the way to and from this region, you get to experience two of Ireland’s most spiritual locations. You visit the monastic site of Glendalough concealed within a peaceful valley. And you survey the views from the Rock of Cashel, a ruined cathedral-fortress steeped in stories of St. Patrick.

Join this journey and discover the wild landscapes and sensational legends of South West Ireland.

What's Included

Small-group tour (maximum 16 passengers)
Professional Driver Guide
Transport by top of the range 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
2 nights en-suite accommodation with breakfast
Gratuities
Meals and refreshments
Admission fees

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Opposite Kilkenny Shop, 6 Nassau St, Dublin 2, Ireland

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Dublin - Glendalough - Adare Village - Dingle

    4 stops
  • 1
    Glendalough Monastic Settlement

    Discover a hidden-away abbey in a soul-stirringly beautiful valley. Here you have time to take a pilgrimage to the lovely lakes, praise the history at a visitor centre, and bask in the serenity of the monastic city ruins.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    Continuing our quest to the West, we journey to the traditional market town of Kilcullen for a lunch break.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3

    You travel to the Rock of Dunamase and the ruins of Dunamase Castle that sit in a defensive location surveying the ancient plains of County Laois.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Adare

    Later, we cross the peat bogs and go to ‘Ireland’s Prettiest Village’, Adare. This quaint spot has a superb collection of thatched cottages and old structures, including the ruins of a 15th-century Franciscan Monastery.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head (many options available)

    1 stop
  • 5
    Dingle Peninsula

    Today, we’re right in the heartland of the Gaeltacht, the areas within Ireland where the Irish language is the principal tongue of the local people. The culture, history, and heritage of the Dingle Peninsula is fiercely protected and warmly shared with visitors. Your driver-guide will use their local knowledge to show you the best of the peninsula including highlights such as Conor Pass, Tóchar Maothaithe, the Beehive Huts, Slea Head, and Gallarus Oratory.

    7 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Dingle - Dublin

    4 stops
  • 6
    Inch Beach

    Before leaving the Dingle Peninsula, we make a stop at Inch Beach. This is a wide stretch of sand that faces a beautiful view of our next destination, the Kerry mountains and the Killarney National Park.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Torc Waterfall

    We head via a few lakes and take a short walk to the Torc Waterfall, a 20m high cascade of water that originates high in the mountains.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Killarney

    There are plenty of choices for lunch in the lively town of Killarney. This thriving town welcomes visitors all year round and should not be missed on any visit to County Kerry.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Rock of Cashel

    This afternoon, we slowly make our way across country to Rock of Cashel, a spectacular group of Medieval buildings set on an outcrop of limestone. You have time to explore its Round Tower, High Cross and Gothic Cathedral.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding.
  • Booking three or more people? We can accommodate up to 8 guests in a group, please add each required room to your basket separately
  • You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) and a small bag for onboard personal items.
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