Day 1 Arrival at Killarney.
Dinner and welcome briefing with guide at guesthouse.
Overnight in Killarney (3 nights)
Day 2 Killarney National Park
The first day’s activity is walking Killarney National Park, with its lakes,
Oak woods, waterfalls, bogland and native red deer. The Old Kenmare road has been abandoned since 1830, there is the option of climbing Torc Mountain with views over the Lakes of Killarney. Also to be seen is Muckross house 19th century manor and Muckross Abbey 15th century.
Day 3 Carrauntoohil 3414ft / 1039m
The highest mountain is located in the heart of MacGillycuddy’s Reeks mountain range. The walk takes you through Hags Glen and up Eagle’s Nest, there are number of routes up the mountain which may depend on the group’s abilities and weather. The views from the top are well worth the climb.
Day 4 Sea Kayaking Kenmare
Today you travel along the Ring of Kerry through the ‘tidy town winners’ of Kenmare and Sneem. Sea kayaking the beautiful Kenmare Bay with its many Islands and abundance of sea-life, the afternoon transfer is along the Ring of Kerry to the little fishing port of Portmagee with the option of walking at Derrynane National Park and its white sandy beaches. Overnight in Portmagee (2 nights).
Day 5 Skellig Islands / Biking Valencia Island
The Skelligs are located 10 miles/16kms from Portmagee by Boat, Skellig Micheal has the remains of a 6th century monastic site and this can only be reached by climbing over 850 steps to the top. The little Skellig is home to over 27,000 gannets. For those who are not good sea-travellers there is the option of cycling Valencia Island and visiting its many historical sites. The Skellig’s is an UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of only three in all Ireland.
Day 6 Mountain Biking Gap of Dunloe
This is spectacular bike route through the Ice-carved Gap of Dunloe and around the Lakes of Killarney. Overnight Glenbeigh (2 nights)
Day 7 Canoe, Rock-climb, Abseil or Horse ride.
The morning you can enjoy a relaxing paddle on Caragh Lake by Canadian Canoe, there are afternoon options of Rock-climbing/Abseiling or Horse riding on Rossbeigh beach on Dingle Bay. Farewell Dinner.
Day 8 Departure
Note that for weather or other reasons, on occasion the guide may have to change the sequence of activities or the activities themselves.