Full-Day Ring of Kerry including Skellig Ring
The picturesque loop is renowned for its breathtaking scenery, secluded beaches, weathered cliffs, heritage sites, and attractive small towns. It is located in southwest County Kerry, often referred to as “the Kingdom” of Ireland.
The Ring of Kerry is one of Ireland’s most famous circuits and a popular holiday route to drive. Much more than a simple driving route, the Ring of Kerry is an iconic destination wrapped in a stunning visual history, with diverse wildlife scattered across Ireland’s lush green hills.
Trip Highlights
Trip Details
What’s included
- Private transportation
- Expert tour guide and storyteller
What’s not included
- Meals
- Attraction Entry Fees
Itinerary
This is a sample itinerary for this tour.
Stop At: Portmagee
Portmagee is a scenic village along the western reaches of the Ring of Kerry. The harbour is the primary embarkation point for a visit to Skellig Michael, a 7th century monastic centre located on a craggy island just off the coast, but its early life was far more colourful. The town itself is named after Captain Theobald Magee, a notorious 18th-century smuggler who trafficked tea, tobacco, textiles, and liquor through a network of hidden coves into the region.
Stop At: The Skellig Experience Visitor Centre
Enjoy the Skellig Rock experience without leaving dry land. This outstanding museum details the life of the remarkable men who ventured into the open waters on skin boats to reach the seclusion of the early Christian monastic community on Skellig Michael. This visitor centre will give you a sense of the life and hardships of those monks who once resided on this UNESCO world heritage site.
Stop At: Kerry Cliffs, Skellig Ring
The Kerry Cliffs rise like a leviathan out of the Atlantic Ocean. Millions of years ago, these majestic cliffs were laid flat forming the ocean floor. As the continents shifted and crashed into each other, this impressive cliff was pushed up towards the sky. Now, they are home to a myriad of different seabirds including Puffins from the colony on Puffin Rock. From here, you also have an unobstructed view of the famed Skellig Rocks. Entrance Fee (Optional).
Stop At: Caherdaniel
Catherdaniel is a picturesque village located on the Iveragh Peninsula. The village is notable for being the birthplace of Daniel O’Connell, a prominent Irish politician and statesman. Derrynane House, which is O’Connell’s ancestral home, is a major attraction in the village. The house is situated on a 300-acre land that is part of the Derrynane National Historic Park. The park is located along the headland of the famous Derrynane Beach.
Stop At: Staigue Stone Fort
The Staigue Stone Fort is a stone ringfort from the late Iron Age. Archaeologists have placed its construction, between 300-400 AD and believe it to have once been a defensive stronghold for a local lord or king. Construction on this large site must have been a monumental feat. The fort walls are up to 5.5m (18ft) high are constructed completely of stacked stone without the use of mortar or other binding materials. Let us lead you up the terraced walls and into the corbelled cells tucked away by passages.
Stop At: Killarney National Park
Sit back and enjoy a tranquil tour of Ireland’s oldest national park as we near the end of the Iveragh peninsula. Our tour brings you through the National Park from Moll’s Gap, down to Ladies’ View and through to Killarney town.
Start: Multiple pickup locations offered departing from Dingle and Killarney.
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
6.5 hours
up to 7
Ring of Kerry / Killarney / Skellig Ring
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